Darren Lewis

Professional Summary

Am a result-driven sales and marketing professional, with 13+ years of experience in various aspects of client relations, product & advertising sales, product & personnel management. Accomplished manager of sales teams responsible for meeting deadlines and quotas. Highly experienced developer of marketing strategies for various products. Seasoned communicator with executive management, with the innate ability to overcome sales obstacles. Proven effective negotiator and closer. Self-Motivation and punctuality compliment a desire to succeed.

Core Competencies

Managing multiple business development initiatives in a dynamic environment 

New market development  Revenue generation and strategic

partnership development and management Marketing/Lead generation Hiring and developing new talent

Business to Business Sales Prospecting/Cold Calling Outside Sales/Inside Sales Negotiating/Closing Business  Leadership Capabilities Sales Processes/Training

Experience

General Manager Integrated Golf Course Solutions – January 2015 – Current

Manage all aspects of a digital media marketing and business development consulting company working to improve sales pipeline for golf courses nationwide.

Tune proven sales and marketing strategy/template to specific marketing campaigns based on customer needs and target demographic

Internet Marketing ConsultantReachLocal – August 2013 – August 2014

Developed online marketing campaigns for Small and Midsized businesses Product line:

o SEM (Google Certified)o SEOo Social Mediao Displayo ReTargetingo Smart websites

16112 Oakmanor Dr. Tampa, FL 33624 · (813) 679-2252 · darren.lewis25@gmail.com

Darren LewisDirector of Sales (Consultant)National Cycling Alliance – 2012- 2013

Developed the sales structure for start-up entity Organize sponsorships for national cycling events

o Cigar City Criterium (Pro bike race in Tampa)o USA Crits Series (Pro cycling series)

Organized production and sponsorship of regional publications Organized corporate sponsorships for the startup Tampa Bay Bike Share

Program

Sr. Advertising Sales Manager (multiple teams)Faircount Media Group – 2001-2012

Responsible for the generation of 3Mil+ in advertising per year Managed two teams of advertising sales reps (3-6 people per) Personally generated 1.2 million in revenue Was in the top 5 in annual revenue every year Responsible for the production of 7+ projects/titles/publications per year Managed the creation and sales of www.DefenseMediaNetwork.com

Advertising Sales Manager Managed a team of advertising sales reps (3-6 people) Was responsible for the production of 3 titles (publications) per year Personally generated 1.7Mil in revenue

Advertising Sales Executive Worked on 18+ titles (publications) over multiple industries Generated over 2 million dollars in revenue

Skills

Advertising Sales, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Lead Generation, Publishing, Budgeting, Production, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, Infusionsoft, Clearslide, Freshbooks, Google Docs, Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Google Certified.

Education

University of South Florida - College of Business AdministrationBA, Marketing 2000