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Marietta, GA
678.831.0664 

Maria Tookes

Objective 

Sales and marketing professional looking for a competitive market to expand and
advance in. Will require a sales position where I can utilize my people skills
and abilities to increase revenue. I am focused and goal oriented looking forward
to presenting one hundred and ten percent of my skills to a company where there
is potential growth. Combining my military background and professionalism, I will
be a valuable asset to any company.

Experience 


May 2008 - June 2011 
Intelemark
Telecommute

B2B Sales Consultant

B2B Sales Consultant cold calling 200+ businesses to speak with the IT Directors
and Network Managers to market various email and archiving solutions. Responsible
for locating and finding contact information for the IT Director. Once I was able
to connect with the point of contact, I would gather information about the
companies server and archiving usage. I would then transition the call in to
arranging an appointment for the customer to speak with a representative in
regards to their new applications and IT solutions.

March 2005 - April 2008 
Think Energy Group 
Norcross, GA

Technical Recruiter / Sales Representative 

Built credibility in products and services offered, while maintaining above
averages sales for accounts.  Organized all meeting, interviews and travel
arrangements for clients and candidates.  Developed outstanding business
relations with clients resulting in contracts and increase of revenue.  Averaged
7 to 10 starts per month.  Maintained numerous accounts with daily reports of job
status and client feedback.  Provided quality candidates and exceptional customer
service to clients.  Conducted 100+ cold calls a day to screen and identify
qualified applicants. 

August 2001 - February 2005
United States Navy 
San Diego, CA

Gas Turbine Engineer

Completed in top 10 percent of graduating class for mechanical training. 
Managed 80 military personnel during combat training.  Received distinguished
award for competitiveness, accuracy, and leadership.  Repaired, maintained, and
prevented maintenance on the U.S. Navy’s special amphibious gas turbine landing
aircraft hover craft (LCAC).  Participated as member of Color Guard Detail and
honorably performed in many special military ceremonies.  Honorable Discharge. 


Education 

2001-2005

Naval Academy
Great Lakes, IL
B.S., Engineering
Gas Turbine Propulsion and Maintenance, Naval Core Academy
Certificate of Training on Gas Turbine Propulsion and Maintenance Equipment
Certificate for Deck Mechanical Training
Certificate for Auxiliary Power Unit Inspector
Certificate of Completion on Recruiter Training

Skills 

Experience in inside and outside sales. Exceptional ability to recruit. Possess
the distinct ability to match personalities and skills for each industry and
management style. Strong communication, organizational, evaluation, and
negotiation skills. Ability to influence and build credibility and confidence at
all levels. Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with candidates
and clients. Cold Calling EXPERT.  Excellent phone presentation and appointment
setter skills and knowledge. Solid working knowledge of all Microsoft Office
products, Lotus Notes, CRM and the Internet. Type 60 WPM.

Interests 
Running, gardening, modeling and art.