Alexander Entin
Indianapolis
Summary
Alex Entin is a highly skilled sales consultant, leader, teacher, and collaborator with a strong background in music, education, and sales. He has successfully established strong relationships with teachers in Indiana and exceeded sales targets, including securing large bids for Music & Arts. Alex is known for his personal touch, building relationships, effective sales strategies, product knowledge, and seamless order fulfillment. As a teacher, he has taught various subjects and grade levels, and additionally, he is a versatile musician, composer, and performer. Alex is seeking opportunities to utilize his sales, music knowledge, and leadership skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Sales Representative
Music & Arts
02.2022 - Current
- Successfully penetrated a highly competitive territory, establishing strong relationships with teachers in Indiana and delivering consistent, world-class service.
- Built and maintained relationships with customers in education, admin, churches and with parents of beginning band and orchestra students.
- Exceeded sales targets, including securing one of the largest single bids in the history of Music & Arts, exclusively selling Yamaha instruments to the IPS school district. $1.4 mil.
- Conducted product demonstrations and provided in-depth product knowledge to educators, showcasing the value and benefits of Music & Arts' offerings.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date sales records, tracking progress and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Communicated with clarity and professionalism, tailoring his messages to the needs and preferences of educators.
- Diligently proofread all sales proposals and communications, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all interactions.
Musician, Composer, Performer
01.2000 - Current
- Demonstrates versatility as a musician, composer, and performer, contributing to the success of various ensembles including Drum Corps, Marching Band, Concert Band, and Orchestra.
- Performs locally with Indiana based music groups consistently on nights and weekends including Indianapolis Wind Symphony, Kokomo Symphony Orchestra, Hosier Brass Band, McArdell Express, Gary Grant Chamberlain Band, among others.
- Continuously seeking opportunities for growth and improvement, attending workshops and seminars to enhance musical skills and knowledge.
Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Taught band, orchestra and percussion grades 6-12 at schools in Indiana and Colorado.
- Lifelong Drum Corps and Winter Percussion teacher and music arranger.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities, resulting in improved student engagement and academic performance.
- Coached and arranged music for a wide variety of highly competitive ensembles, showcasing strong leadership and organizational skills in coordinating rehearsals and performances.
- Maintained accurate and organized records of student progress and assessments, ensuring effective tracking and reporting of student performance.
Education
BA Degree - Music Education, Percussion Emphasis
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO01.2011
Skills
- Customer relationship management (SalesForce)
- Microsoft products (Outlook, etc)
- Website management (OPUS)
- Product demonstrations
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Networking proficiency
- Lead generation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Account servicing
- Territory development
- Basic computer skills
- Product training
- Administrative support
- Professional development workshops
- Customer relations skills
- Customer service expertise
- K-12 education
- Compassionate
- Persistent
- Passionate
- Growth Mindset
- Educator
- Performer
References
Upon request
Timeline
Educational Sales Representative
Music & Arts
02.2022 - Current
Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2022
Musician, Composer, Performer
01.2000 - Current
BA Degree - Music Education, Percussion Emphasis
University of Northern Colorado