Marica Chisolm 2275 Aurie Dr. Decatur, Georgia 30034 Objective To obtain a sales position that will cultivate my management and interpersonal skills. Work Experience 4045519516 maricachisolm@gmail.com Admissions Representative 10/2010- Present Everest Institute Decatur, Ga Recruit and enroll prospective students. Help prospective students identify their unique skills and interests. assist students with the application process and partner with other departments in the University to finalize enrollments, consistently achieve quarterly performance objectives Follow-up with students to provide ongoing encouragement and support Carry out key administrative responsibilities related to student management with efficiency. In addition, Rep of the Month 3 times in 12 months. Sr. Regional Direct Sales Representative 2/2007- 10/2008 Idearc Media, Alpharetta, Ga. Initiate sales calls and work assigned prospects, leads and self-prospects within a given period, plan and prepare the daily sales activities also preparation of advertising content sheets, daily sales report, a weekly sales summary and market summary. Initiate calls for the purpose of selling internet advertising using different media streams such as Superpages.com, Google and Yahoo. In addition, three time member of the Six-Figure Club as well as recipient of the Darrin Rayner Award. Telephone Sales Specialty Rep 1/2004 – 12/2006 Bellsouth, Tucker, Ga. Targeted print and non-print yellow page accounts for the sale of Internet advertising. The primary sales objective was on closed accounts, print advertisers in the premise and telephone sales channels. Also targeted select existing online advertisers and non-billing accounts for the sale of online products. Sold internet products to the major account channel incampaign or out-of-campaign. Initiated telephone calls for the purpose of internet advertising. Responsible for meeting aggressive sales quotas and objectives. Responsible for posting daily sales results. Developed selling strategies prior to contacting designated market using a variety of visual and other sales aids. Determined accounts' internet needs through basic probing interviews to tailor the appropriate Internet product(s). Scheduled, organized and prioritized work to meet customer and directory deadline scheduling demands promptly, accurately and efficiently. Prepared internet layouts and background information, as basis for recommending advertising programs and internet listing arrangements to meet the needs of each business. Prepared forms and letters, handled detailed paperwork and executed contracts for billing. Prepared necessary paper work for publishing and billing the advertisement. Worked with reference material including sales practices and tariff regulations. Made constant daily contacts with customers. Work required a high degree of accuracy. Nonroutine position that required flexibility to switch from handling customer calls to detailed paper work, etc. Sales Supervisor/ Lead Sales Rep 2/2000 - 1/2004 MCI, Alpharetta, Ga. Account analysis & preparation. Utilized customer needs assessment, and professional sales recommendations that meet each customer’s specific needs. Responsible for meeting aggressive sale quotas and objectives. Develop selling strategies prior to contacting designated market using a variety of visual and sales aids. Maintain daily contacts with prospective clients. Navigate PC for sales processing online with customers to complete orders. Stayed current with all new programs, procedures and changes. Train, supervised and mentored new sales associates. Provided and maintained good customer service relationships. Accomplishments: Maintained 250% average to sales quota. Top 10% of Sales Representatives -Top Salesperson, April,2003 Education 5/2002 Georgia State University, ATLANTA, GA B.A. Business Management