JD Harwell
(618) 432-7272
jondharwell@gmail.com
Objective: Having honed my skills in a variety of settings, I am seeking a position within a company that affords me the opportunity to face complex challenges in creative ways. I am seeking a long-term career opportunity to last 10 years or more that allows me to support my family in the manner in which they are accustomed and deserve.
Why you would love me on your team: Through my uncanny intelligence and genius, I will make an immediate impact both through my own efforts and through my impact on those around me. I possess a rare ability to bring positive work habits and a can-do attitude to those around me even in the toughest of circumstances. I am loyal, sincere, and a straightforward man of character who believes in doing my best and doing the right thing in all situations.
Magnificent Moments: (Sales Director) 2003-2011 Public Speaking / Hosting; Master of Ceremonies; Sales and Marketing; Cold Calling; Lead Generation; Event Production; Large Group Management and Organization; Spokesman; Sales Writing.
Increased Sales by over 600% over the last 5 years through creative sales management and an ingenious referral system.
Bliss Sales and Performance Group: (Consultant) 2008-2009 New Media / Social Network Creation and Strategy; Online Sales Strategy; eTail Consulting; Consultative Sales; Business to Business (B2B) Sales; Sales Writing; Account Management and Customer Service; Software as a Service (SaaS) Sales.
Developed straightforward solutions to complex needs and communicated those solutions in an easy to understand fashion.
Atlas Software Technologies: (Senior Account Manager / Sales Manager) 2007-2009 Cold-calling; CRM selection and Workflow Customization; Face-to-face sales and presentations; Business to Business Sales; Product / Service Development; eMarketing Strategist; SEO / SEM Sales; NPO (Non-Profit Organization) Development Consulting; Team Building; Sales Team Management; Metrics and Reporting; Sales Writing; Account Management and Customer Service; Software as a Service (SaaS) sales; Software demonstration and presentation.
I was the salesman of the year in my first year. I was quickly moved into sales management where I also excelled, building a team of salespeople around my proven strategies.
Suburban Nitelife Magazine: (Salesman / Promotions) 2005-2007 Public Speaking; Print Advertising Sales; Online Advertising Sales; Business to Business Sales; Account Management; Promotional Event Speaking; Event Planning; Consultative Selling.
JD’s Books: (Salesman) 2005 Door-to-door sales; Reporting; Business to Consumer Sales.
University of Illinois at Chicago: (Bachelor of Philosophy) (2002-2006) National Honor Society; Dean’s List; National Dean’s List; Philanthropic Service Award; President – Theta Xi Fraternity; Most Academic Award – Theta Xi Fraternity.
While studying at UIC, I established myself as a leader within the community. Appearing on television interviews multiple times for my philanthropic work, I was never satisfied that I had excited my true potential and continually strived for more. Most notably, I was known for having the ability to bring out the best in those around me. I personally created the largest cooperative inter-organization philanthropy in the University – shattering attendance and fundraising records. The following year, I broke even my own records of both attendance and raised thousands of dollars for charity in just one day.
CREDO Hawaii: (Account Manager) 2000-2002 Event Planning and Coordination; Purchasing; Accounts Payable; Resource Management; Planning Committee; Myers-Briggs Assistant Analyst; Team Building Leader.
United States Marine Corps: (Administrator / Network Administrator) 1998-2002 National Defense Service Medal; Meritorious Mast (Multiple Awards); Good Conduct Award; Sea Service Deployment Award; Marine of the Quarter (Multiple Awards); Served as Executive Assistant to the Commanding Officer; Database Administrator; Pay and Allowance Management; Travel Planning and Coordination; Per Diem Management; Resource Allocation; Fiscal Appropriations; Managed a team of 10-15 subordinates in an office environment.
Organizational Affiliations:
Church
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Amateur Radio Relay League
Veterans of Foreign Wars
YMCA
Clearances:
I left the military with Secret Clearance eligibility. I would be thrilled with a company willing to sponsor my Top Secret Clearance investigation as it would be beneficial to my career and I believe I would be beneficial to the country.
Additional Information: While most of my background is in Public Speaking, IT Sales, Administration and Management, I do not wish to limit myself to only these opportunities. You’ll notice that I adapt quickly to new tasks and situations and put for the extra “out of class” effort to learn any new requirement – whatever it may be and whatever new education it may require.