Drake Wally
South Bend
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in business development and recruitment, notably at RS Hughes and Gannett. Excel in forging strong relationships, strategic market research, and crafting tailored solutions, blending critical thinking with persuasive communication.
Achievements include expanding client bases in business development and enhancing hiring processes through recruitment, demonstrating both hard and soft skilled communication tactics.
I strive to be successful both as an individual and team, furthering the mission statement of the company and bringing a positive, winning atmosphere to the work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development
RS Hughes
10.2019 - Current
- Support new business development efforts through prospecting, cold calling, and attending industry events.
- Create opportunities by cultivating new/existing relationships with prospective clients and referral sources.
- Support active business development team members to grow the central/east region of the United States (production facilities, factories, foundries, and other industrial-related customers.)
- Conduct market research on industrial solutions to support strategic planning, providing valuable insights that help grow business for various end users.
Recruiter Specialist
Gannett
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers in several types of businesses, leading to more efficient communication and better understanding of their needs for open positions.
- Helped create detailed résumés for candidates to ensure a smooth transition into an official hire.
- Maintained detailed records of candidate interactions and interview notes, aiding in future decision-making processes for similar roles.
- Worked closely with hiring managers through a multi-step process, weighing pros/cons of several types of potential hires before bringing the candidate on board.
Sales Associate
Shine 99 Radio
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Organized client ad packages that were detailed to fit the business need of the company (i.e. open positions, business promotion to attract customers, and event coordination.)
- Worked with every business from Mom and Pop shops to massive factories hiring hundreds. (NTK Precision Axle - Frankfort, Indiana.)
- Customized on-air radio ads that brought attention to the respective client working with Shine 99.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed the sports media sector of Shine 99, writing game scripts and broadcasting for Sheridan High School football on live air.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications
Indiana University, Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05.2018
Skills
- Working with a team and individually to achieve customer/business solutions
- Business development strategies
- Communication to ensure customer satisfaction
- Persuasion
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Timeline
Business Development
RS Hughes
10.2019 - Current
Recruiter Specialist
Gannett
10.2018 - 10.2019
Sales Associate
Shine 99 Radio
03.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications
Indiana University, Kokomo
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