1. Derrick A.Trakas
216 Water Mill Rd
Kernersville NC 27284
(336)423-1131
datrakas@yahoo.com
Summary of Qualifications
Driven, results-oriented sales and marketing executive with expertise in dealer and consumer sales eager to
contribute to optimizing revenue and profit performance for a progressive organization. Skills include: dynamic
communication, business development, strategic planning, fiscal administration, account management, consulting,
advertising & high-technology talents.
Areas of Expertise
Self Starter Relationship Building Door to Door Sales
Prospecting,Cold Calling Strong Communication Skills Assessing Customers Needs
Building solid Pipeline Results Oriented Closing the Sale
Professional Experience And Accomplishments
Time Warner Cable, 2009-
Present
Territory Account Manager, MDU Concierge Division
As A Multi-Family Concierge Sales Representative I am responsible for complete sales cycle from initial contact
through actual installation, cultivating new and existing relationships at a multi-unit facility, coordinate customer
service, audit assigned addresses, manage required reports and documents. Canvass assigned territory and solicit
business from new and upgraded services.In the seven years of employment my annual salary has increased year
after year making me the second leading accounts manager in the department. I started my first year making the
minimum expected income and increased that income year over year. I was also able to increase my portfolio by
seeking out new multiple dwelling units. In my 7 years with Time Warner I've won several sales incentives on multiple
occasions and also received bonuses for increased revenue year after year ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 dollars.
● Manage 25 Apartment communities consisting of 4700 units
● Building relationships with onsite Managers and staff
● Utilize Salesforce to effectively manage territory
● Organizing up to 200 new customers per month
● Continuing customer satisfaction for active accounts
RSM AUTO 2006-2009
Owner operator
I was self employed for three years, during this time my duties were buying and selling pre owned cars and
trucks, maintaining 15-20 units, In charge of accounts receivable and payable. I also had a finance company in-house
that I maintained an average of about 10-15 in-house accounts. All the other units were cash sells or sold to other
financial firms.
The Auto Store 2003-2006
Sales Associate

2. ● Qualify buyers by understanding their interests and requirements; match interest to various models, etc.
● Close sales by overcoming objections; complete sales or purchase contracts; explain provisions; offer
services,warranties and financing; collect payment and deliver automobile
● Figure out customer’s needs by listening and asking questions
● Perform walk-arounds with new and old customers and demonstrate features of suitable vehicles
● Establish and maintain follow-up system which encourages repeat business and referrals
Volvo of the Triad 2000-2003
Sales Associate
● - Understanding cars by their features and capabilities, as well as comparing and contrasting competitive
models
● - Develop buyers by keeping good rapport with previous and new customers; also by suggesting trade-ins;
respond to inquiries; recommend sales campaigns and promotions
● - Qualify buyers by understanding their interests and requirements; matching requirements and interest to
various models, etc.
Aquarius Hotel 1997-2000
Hotel Management
● - Responding quickly to any changing market conditions.
● - Creating a positive working environment for the hotel staff.
● - Taking prompt, decisive and corrective action to rectify hotel or staff shortcomings.
● - Achieving guest satisfaction goals.
● - Creating a crossed-trained and motivated employee workforce capable of meeting the highest standards.
Education
Baker County High School 1997 Graduate