1. Dawn M. Perry
120 Shady Lane
Carrollton, GA. 30117
(678)570-7618
melodydawns99@gmail.com
Powerful relationship building. Strong interpersonal skills. High-level sales and customer
service experience serving professionals of all industries. These are all qualifications that I want
to put to work for you, to help be part of your solution.
CORE STRENGTHS:
Highly motivated/Tenacious/Natural sales ability
Superb interviewing, probing, and influencing skills
Interpersonal and relationship building skills
Customer service/Client retention
Strong presentation and public speaking skills with large and small groups
Efficient, creative, and effective problem solving
Time management/Deadline sensitive
Highly effective working independently or as part of a team and under high-pressure situations
Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Apple Products
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
07/15-Present Gradick Communications, Carrollton, Georgia
Advertising Account Executive
Consultative sales of the Gradick Communications’ family of products which includes
multi-media platforms for five radio stations throughout West Georgia.
Develops new and existing customer relationships through networking, cross-selling
opportunities, and referrals.
Consistently meets and exceeds targeted individual sales initiatives, exceeding
maximum sales goals by using a relationship building consultative sales approach.
Maintains superior knowledge of Gradick Communications’ services and products.
Assesses trends and needs in the West Georgia market to amend current programming
and advertising campaigns.
Represents Gradick Communications within the community by actively serving in
community organizations, participating in the local chamber of commerce, and other
related leadership activities.
Actively assists accounts receivable department with billing and timely collections.
Assists in the production of original and video content, live events and exclusive
programming broadcast via on-air, online and mobile platforms.
2. 10/13-Present Self-Employed
Yoga Instructor
Provides various Yoga training services at Level 1 designed to instruct beginner and
intermediate students. Member programs maximize workout efficiency, improves
overall fitness, increase stamina and improve overall sense of well-being.
Develops safe, professional and comprehensive Yoga training programs to ensure
clients are satisfied with their workout curriculum and remain motivated to attain their
personal fitness goals.
Monitors, instructs and motivates clients to continue working toward their customized
fitness goals.
05/13-11/14 Paxton Media/Newspapers of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia
Advertising Account Executive
Consultative sales and superior customer service primarily with high-end clients
throughout the West Georgia market.
Developed new and existing customer relationships through networking, cross-selling
opportunities, and referrals.
Consistently met and exceeded targeted individual newspaper, magazine, and tab
advertising sales goals, exceeding maximum sales goals by using a relationship
building and consultative sales approach.
Maintained superior knowledge of Paxton Media’s services and products.
Partnered with internal departments to understand advertiser demand and campaigns.
Aligned publisher needs with internal company objectives.
Consulted with high-end clients to uncover, develop and tailor their media strategy in
order to achieve optimum results.
Represented Paxton Media within the community by actively serving in community
organizations, participating in the local chamber of commerce, and other related
leadership activities.
Actively assisted accounts receivable department with billing and timely collections.
11/14-07/15 Mediation Services of West Georgia, LLC
Marketing Strategist
Consultative sales and superior customer service primarily with attorneys in the
West Georgia market.
Represented Mediation Services of West Georgia within the community by actively
serving in community organizations, participating in the local chamber of commerce,
and other related leadership activities.
Developed new and existing customer relationships through networking, cross-selling
opportunities, and referrals.
Actively assisted accounts receivable department with billing and timely collections.
3. 08/04-04/09 Carrollton, Georgia
Early Childhood Educator
Educator specializing in the instruction of pre-school children. Key focus of early
childhood instructional design was patience, communication skills and creativity.
Communicated with parents on individual student needs and progress.
Created lesson plans based on standard institutional curriculum.
EDUCATION:
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia