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KEVIN POWER
16 Adair Road, Cortlandt Manor NY 10567
+1-914-450-0076 | kspower89@gmail.com
EXPERIENCED B2B / B2C ACCOUNT AND TECHNICAL SALES PROFESSIONAL
A highly motivated technical sales leader with a proven record of strong business
development and account management.
Accomplished team leader and state account manager.
Business development and sales | Account management | CRM
Email and social media marketing | Customer service | Team leadership
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (Adolescent Education in Biological Sciences)
Bachelor of Arts (Biology)
State University of New York at Oswego, United States, 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business Consultant
Groupon Australia Pty Ltd (Sydney) Jan 2016 – Nov 2016
Drawing on my experience in online ticketing, hospitality, and consumer sales I have the
worked with and created key business marketing campaigns for new merchants. These
campaigns were designed to increase brand awareness, increase customer engagement and
drive sales
My role has a key focus on new business acquisition, campaign success, and overall
merchant and consumer satisfaction. Self-managing my own portfolio, I am able to build long-
lasting relationships with business partners in an attempt to help grow their businesses to new
levels of success.
State Account Manager
SeatAdvisor Pty Ltd (Sydney and Melbourne) Mar 2014 – Dec 2015
Drove new business development and maintained relationships with existing clients for a
dynamic venue ticketing management platform
Promoted from Business Development Manager to State Account Manager for NSW within 6
months, subsequently promoted to State Account Manager for NSW and VIC after one year
Participated in and held key responsibility in the creation and development of various tenders
for various Councils and key prospects
Undertook analysis of client websites, social media and advertising to assist clients in
generating business
Developed and executed email campaigns to clients about system features and updates;
maintained SeatAdvisor corporate social media profiles
Spoke at State user group meetings, engaged with current and prospective clients at state or
national industry conferences and trade shows.
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Casual Teacher
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Jul 2013 – Nov 2013
Acting educator in an assortment of classrooms (History, Spanish, Science, Math)
Built strong teaching and classroom management skills
Performed hands-on multi-media activities, enabling students to use various forms of
technology for learning purposes
Constructed a network of teachers who aided in my development as an educator
Participated in “Sports Activities”, acting as coach and mentor to students of different ages.
Bar Manager
Awkward / China Lane Restaurants (Sydney) Jan 2013 – Dec 2013
Management of bar and restaurant staff (incl opening / closing)
Customer service, inventory maintenance/ordering.
Moved to Sydney, Australia July 1, 2012 (travelling before and immediately after the move)
Secondary Education Teacher Sept 2011 – Dec 2011
High School for Health Professions, Manhattan, NY
Initial shadowing of the instructor; followed by full immersion into grades 9 and 10 Living
Environment and Laboratory courses
Implemented literature-based instruction, demonstrated classroom management skills,
supervised and coordinated Scientific analysis and laboratory lessons
Coordinated and differentiated teaching instruction in a special education classroom
simulating a cooperative learning environment.
TASS Middle School, Manhattan, NY Jan 2012 – Apr 2012
Full immersion into grade 6 Technology, grade 7 Science, and grade 8 Advanced Science
illustrating an ability to manage multiple-age grouping
Coordinated classroom activities including but not limited to laboratory experiments, field trips,
before and after school programs, tutoring sessions
Actively demonstrated classroom management skills, hands-on interactive team teaching and
lesson differentiation in a full inclusion special education classroom.
Volunteer Teacher June - August 2010
Koa Tao, Thailand
Taught Basic English Skills to various age groups and proficiency levels
Coordinated several school assemblies
Performed extensive hands-on activities with students, aiding in breaking the language barrier
for better understanding
Initiated seminars with local teachers in an effort to exchange skills and become a more
educated international teacher.
Sales Team Leader
Pier One Imports, Westchester, NY Feb 2010 – Jun 2012
Entered as a temporary holiday associate and was asked to remain on staff permanently;
promoted to Team Leader
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Nationally ranked for exceeding expectations and targets - exceeded sales and account
opening targets by a minimum of 10-15%
Trained staff in customer service standards and procedures, ongoing coaching and team
building exercises
Attended and implemented regional conferences and meetings
Provided strong customer service by managing client orders, updating online tracking systems
and responding to customer emails
Attended to administration tasks, maintained office environment.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Graduated December 2011, Cum Laude
Various customer service and sales excellence awards
Ranked in top 50 National Sales Leaders for exceeding sales targets and opening accounts
(Pier One Imports)
Established and managed a successful charity: Common Sense – New York
o Educated school and post-school children about the dangers and repercussions of
bullying
o Cold-called schools and non-profit organizations to seek permission to implement
assemblies
o Followed-up leads to ensure an understanding of the assembly and the benefits to the
school or organisation
o Developed a strong reputation for effective seminars and client satisfaction
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / SKILLS
Advanced Business Management and Customer Relations
Proficient in:
o Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
o MailChimp (email marketing)
o NetSuite / ACT (CRM systems)
Additional Information
Moved permanently to Australia 2012
Currently working under a 457 sponsored visa