Joseph D. Jerome Jr.

Objective
Successful sales professional with award-winning sales
achievements and a diverse skill set is interested in gaining a
position as a Sales Representative with a top ranked company.
Relevant Achievements
Gained recognition for sales in the top 7% in the region, while ranking 15th out
of 240. Success was predicated on application of contract negotiating skills re
levant to interest rates, rebates and payment schedules.
Named to the Circle of Excellence for ranking in the top 10% regionally in loan
volume and cross selling of related products.
Named Most Valuable Team Member for my ability to help others while maintaining
a superior level of production and customer attention.
Originated the highest volume of referral business in my branch in fiscal years
2005 and 2006. Success dependent on application of effective closing skills to a
diverse client base.
Recognized as top new salesperson with Bowen Family Homes for most sales by a ne
w agent in 4th quarter 2007. Success dependent upon ability to learn quickly and
application or effective closing skills to a diverse client base.
Professional Experience
Financial Services Professional New York Life
Atlanta, GA May 2009-Present
Achieved Executive Council in first year of business during one of the worst ec
onomic periods we have ever seen.
Developed my business through hard work prospecting and marketing for potential
clients, and earned the sale by turning my knowledge into an easy to understand
presentation to my clients.
Community Sales Manager Bowen Family Homes
Duluth, GA Aug. 2007 -Jan. 2009
Sell numerous floor plans to a diverse set of customers. Use my extensive mortga
ge knowledge to design payment schedules and options that fit each customers nee
ds.
Performed extensive self-prospecting to help increase traffic to my subdivision.
Formed numerous relationships with Realtors which dramatically increased sales
volume.

Conducted a new home buyer seminar which brought together a wide array of indust
ry professionals to educate the customer on all facets of the home buying proces
s. Obtained many new prospects from event, as well as new sales and community go
odwill.

Established over $2 million in first year sales in a down real estate market.
Credit Specialist Pinestate
Duluth, GA May 2004 - Aug. 2007
Consistently exceeded quarterly and yearly financial goals.
Promoted to Credit Specialist based on increasing generated revenues in a highly
competitive market that was incurring a reduction in gross market potential.
Duties included performing detailed cost analysis to determine the viability of
loans and accurately predicting market trends to assess future real estate value
s.

Earned both Real Estate and Appraiser Licenses during employment.

Credit Analyst Centex Home Equity
Atlanta, GA Jan. 2003 - Aug. 2004
Learned all phases of lending during tenure in various disciplines, including ma
nagement and secondary market transactions.
Exceeded all set goals and quotas.

Education
Finance Major Bentley College
Waltham, Mass. 1998- 2000
Scholarship student/athlete as a member of the Bentley football team.
References
Furnished upon request