Jarrod Duron

1524 Lincoln Way apt 316

McLean VA 22102
jde3cf62@westpost.net
571-221-1921

Profile
My experience brings eight years of successful leadership in sales, marketing, a
nd management. I consistently achieved top performance in every position by brin
ging revenues to new heights and making processes more efficient. With excellent
interpersonal skills, I have built sustainable, effective customer relationship
s. I am goal oriented and results driven with a work ethic that will bring succe
ss to any position.
Additional areas of expertise include:
* Business Development *Solution Selling
* Innovative entrepreneur *Pricing & Proposals
* Strong Decision Making Skills *Results Focused
* Contract Negotiations *Fluent in German language

Experience
Branch Manager July 2009 - Present
Metropolitan Events International, McLean VA
* Human resources, marketing, accounting, and business administration duties
* Oversaw productivity, metrics, and training of all sales teams
* Reporting sales tracking, forecasts and outlining market expansion
* Delivered motivational speeches and conducted morning meetings
* Responsible for all duties of the CEO in his absence
* Scheduled events with property managers of large corporations
* Consistently qualified for the National Quarterly Top Managers Conference
* Invited to speak at the National Top Leaders Conference
Account Manager April 2009 - July 2009
Metropolitan Events International, McLean VA
* Recognized as the top account manager
* Focused on sales and success of promotional events
* Trained, developed, and managed teams of sales representatives.
* Managed three campaigns
* Responsible for client meetings and negotiations
* Lead meetings for the sales representatives daily
* Qualified for the National Top Leaders Conference
Sales Representative March 2009 - April 2009
Metropolitan Events International, McLean VA
* Recognized as the top sales professional.
* Trained on all marketing and advertising of the company
* Focused on sales and success of promotional events
Experience with the following list of clients:
Metropolitan Events International, McLean VA
* DIRECTV
* Home Depot
* Power Windows and Siding
* Ameritech Construction
* Aapco
* Washington Nationals
* Washington Wizards
* Merchants Tire and Auto
* Best Buy
* Sam's Club
* BJ's Wholesale Warehouse
Duron Contracting, 2005 - March 2009
Owner Self-Employed, Stafford VA
* Accurately assessing work to tailor to customer's needs
* Developed contracting business from ground up
* Outlined and executed an aggressive marketing strategy to include:
o Canvassing, online advertising and network marketing to grow business
* Executed sales presentations and negotiated contracts with new customers
* Leveraged business accounts in order to obtain best raw material pricing
* Focused on reducing overhead to shift savings to the customer
* Collaborated with other contracting crews to improve quality of service
Restaurant/Bartending 2004 - 2008
Northern Virginia Area
* Cheeseburger in Paradise Woodbridge VA 05/04-06/05
* Server/Bartender
* Red Lobster Woodbridge VA 02/05-01/06
* Server/Bartender
* Oasis Occoquan VA 09/06-12/07
* Shift Manager/Bartender
* Globe & Laurel Stafford VA 05/08-08/08
* Bar Manager
* Built relationship with distributors for orders
* Set pars for the amount on automatic order each week
* Trained all bartenders
* Wrote schedule for staff
Outside Sales 2002 - 2004
USA DECK Inc. Woodbridge, VA
* Established a solid background in sales
* Worked for the Home Depot At Home Services Division
* Ran appointments to customers homes to give sales presentations
* Consulted plat to view building restrictions to create customer's design choic
e
* Exceeded company expectations by canvassing surrounding job site area generati
ng new leads for higher sales commissions
* Consistently ranked in the top 5 of the company month by month.
* Awarded salesman of the month second month with the company
Education
Coursework in Marketing and Management from George Mason University - Fairfax, V
A 2007
Associate Degree Business Administration - NOVA School of Business - Woodbridge,
VA 2006
High School Diploma, Forest Park HS, Dumfries, VA 2002
Completed Moseley Real-estate Licensing Course

Skills and Accomplishments

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Dumfries, VA, 2001
Customer Service Award, Home Depot, Fairfax, VA, 2003
Skydiving License, 83 free style jumps, 2007-2009
Completed Moseley Real-estate Licensing Course
Construction License, 2008
Fork-lift / Heavy machinery Operator