Linda Burke has over 20 years of experience in corporate business development and resource management. She is skilled in effective communication and relationship building. Burke seeks to advance her career with a forward-thinking organization by utilizing her problem-solving and analytical skills. She has a proven track record of staff recruitment, training, and leadership.

1. Linda C. Burke
Carmichael, CA 95608
303-570-5891  lindaburke1@westpost.net
Corporate Business Development / Inside Sales
Comprehensive experience and continued success with 20+ years in the corporate business development and
resource management fields. Skilled with effective communications to build and maintain relationships with
strategic partners while managing cross-functional teams. Promote training and education while developing a
nucleus of talent to help in the future growth of the business. Adept problem solving and analytical skills seeking to
advance career with a forward thinking organization.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Relationship  Program Management  Relationship Building  Team Management
Cost Reduction  Resource Management  Leadership Service Delivery  Communication
Staff Recruitment and Training  Opportunity Identification  Goal Oriented  Business Development
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
AARP SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, Denver, CO 2014 - Present
Employment Specialist
 Work directly with AARP members to ensure they have all the necessary tools for job placement
 Build and maintain lasting relationships within the local community to promote opportunities for AARP
members
 Assist members with resume creation, job searches, and education
 Schedule and perform mock interviews with job seekers in preparation for scheduled interview
appointments
REDWOOD CONSULTING, Denver, CO 2010 – 2011
Consultant - State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
 Cultivated relationships with injured and disabled members to assist with promoting skill set and eventual
job placement
 Assisted members in writing resumes, and customizing job search profiles tailored for each client
 Utilized expert client service skills to deliver first class care in a courteous and professional manner
ALTA COLLEGE, Denver, CO 2004 – 2007
Corporate Business Development Director
 Created, designed and implemented a business development team focusing on finding pipelines to Fortune
500 companies
 Integrated new contacting process to promote acquisition of new students
 Built from the ground up a profitable department expanding to 400 accounts within a 3 year period with
138% growth from 2005 - 2007
ARROW ELECTRONICS, Denver, CO 1991 – 2004
Director – Commodity Sales Center
 Directed, managed, and oversaw an international business group with a staff of 18 across North America,
Asia, and Europe
 Dynamic leader and champion of budget growth of $4M+ within the first year to $9M+ in the second year
 Created, designed, and developed a contemporary concept for global business conversion, presented to
senior management
Director – Commodity Sales Center, Denver, CO
 Cultivated and led a team of 56 sales specialists to respond to global business proposals
General Manager – Telemarketing, Minneapolis, MN
 Oversaw a $25M+ budget with a staff of 64 telesales representatives responsible for small purchases and
credit card sales nationwide
EDUCATION
Associate of Science, Criminal Justice, Contra Costa College, San Pablo, CA
Harvard Executive Education Program, Profitability and Superior Customer Service, Boston, MA

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