Brian Keller    
730 15th Avenue Circle SE, Hickory, NC 28602 
 [Send email to request phone number] 24-6928  
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Creative, goal-oriented, quality-driven professional with excellent
communication skills seeks rewarding position as a Telecommute Professional.
Extensive sales and marketing experience plus the ability and desire to succeed.


Core Knowledge & Skill Areas:

Unbeatable Customer Service    Effective Recruiting Skills    Extensive Sales
Experience  

Solid Mystery Shopping Abilities        Effective Listening  Skills     Computer
Literacy                  

Effective Communication Skills    Strong Marketing Ideas    Great Leadership
Strengths


Relevant Experience:
    
SELF-EMPLOYED, Jacksonville, FL    and Hickory, NC
August 2005-Present and 1996-2001
      
BUSINESS OWNER/PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING 
Responsible for the successful marketing and sale of promotional advertising
products throughout south Georgia and north Florida.  Consistently increased
revenues by designing and implementing successful marketing plans.

MYSTERY SHOPPER EXPERIENCE:  Education, Telecommunications, Real Estate,
Grocers, Specialty Stores, Restaurants (full service and casual dining),
Entertainment, etc.	

AMERICA ONLINE, INC.,  Jacksonville, FL    
October  2003 - August 2005 

SALES CONSULTANT    
Responsible for resolving member/business conflicts and
building membership using effective goal-setting, problem-solving, 
and time management skills.  Numerous bonuses and awards due to superior
performance and service skills in the workplace.  Surpassed customer service
goals and sales quotas on a regular basis .

PRESTIGE TITLE COMPANY, Jacksonville, FL    
February 2001-October 2003
      
MARKETING DIRECTOR 
Oversaw all aspects of marketing, including the development of unique marketing
programs and lead generation to mortgage brokers, lenders, financial
institutions, and realtors in order to generate more business.   Also performed
out-of-office, after hour, and long-distance closings.  Other duties included,
but were not limited to, attending after-hour functions, various chamber of
commerce events, and sponsoring Jacksonville Association of Mortgage Broker
events--including
golf tournaments.  Promoted goodwill to  the community by hosting
parties,co-sponsoring special events, and attending various  activities.

MATERIAL STORAGE PRODUCTS, Valdosta, GA    
1996-2000 

MARKETING DIRECTOR ¨
Established a large distribution network of independent business people
throughout the continental United States who sold our industrial-grade
shelving to area businesses.  Considerable sales and marketing tools(which I
developed) were utilized to earn the right to market our products nationwide. 
Developed and utilized an extensive array of marketing tools to generate
leads--via trade publications, industrial guides, extensive cold calling, product
"sample" packages, etc.

Professional Development & Education:
    
VALDOSTA STATE COLLEGE, Valdosta, GA
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/English   

 Various Sales and Marketing Classes   
Constantly Improving Sales and Marketing Skills 
Successfully passed Florida Mortgage Brokers Licensing

Reference's Furnished Upon Request