MARK CHRISTOPHER WENTLANDT

mwccd3d4@westpost.net | 52 W. 60th St., Apt. 108 | Westmont, IL 60559

| 312.532.3932

_BRIEF_
A Sales and Marketing Writer / Web Content Producer / Social
Network Specialist with over 15 years sales and marketing experience
for clients ranging from education, government, SMB and large
enterprise
Expert journalist with a strong marketing background used to help
organizations expand awareness of their products and services and
increase market share

_QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY_
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Natural salesperson with extensive writing experience and ability to
shape complex information into attainable customer benefits
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Enthusiastic and creative communicator with the skills to
effectively deliver information in multi-media to diverse audiences
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Comprehensive knowledge of AP Style guidelines
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Able to craft actionable, exciting language with an emphasis on
unique selling proposition
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A sharp eye for extrapolating out product distinctions among the
most competitive vertical markets
_CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS_
_PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CHAMPION_
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Promoted Mandry Technology products and services via direct mail and
newsletters
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Successfully introduced a new line of online remote-backup storage
products giving MTS foray into new markets through direct and
indirect marketing tools
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Managed re-introduction of TexasDataVault.coma"authored all Web
content from scratch based on Search Engine Optimization best
practices to yield Google 10-box results
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Customers include Lubbock Independent School District, Jayton ISD,
Whiteface ISD, Scoggin-Dickey Chevrolet, Platinum Bank, Lubbock
Economic Develop Alliance, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

_ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, OKLAHOMA AND NORTH TEXAS_

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Personally introduced the CoNetrix brand, products and services to
over 273 FDIC & OCC-chartered banks across sales territory through
door-to-door efforts, targeted letter-writing campaigns, and
promotional marketing pieces
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Produced $93K in recurring revenue in first six months (from $0
start)
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Created clear, concise, and actionable sales collateral for other
team members emphasizing the CoNetrix value proposition
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Utilized Microsoft CRM to track, target, and manage prospective
clients
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Authored a new online training product which has been integrated
into CoNetrix's core product offeringa"designed to help banks train
employees on Federal and State regulatory best practices
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Product received special recognition from the Lubbock Chamber of
Commerce in 2009 for innovation

_RETAIL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST_

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Achieved 120% monthly quotas for gross new customer additions
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Delivered 140% monthly quota for contract renewals of existing AT&T
customers
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Collaborated with AT&T Account Executives to ensure positive
end-to-end experience for business customers
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Attained role of Subject Matter Expert in order to train AT&T retail
representatives on data-related products to enhance overall margins
 _EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO MIKE MAPLES, __VP of Products-Microsoft,
Ret., Microsoft Ambassador, Board of Directors for PeopleSoft Corp,
Lexmark Intl, NetIQ, Alibre Communications, Motive Communications,
Computer MOMS, and Smarte Solutions_
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Coordinated BOD conferences for all Board positions occupied by Mr.
Maples
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Tracked and filed expense reports for all business travel including
quarterly BOD meetings
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Performed all office daily management duties including filing of
financial, business, and personal data, tracking contact changes and
updates, ordering of office supplies, ensuring availability of local
area network, tracking all business, personal, and household expenses

Advanced Systems Group a" Technical Sales II

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Wrote whitepapers targeted specifically at State Ultimately produced
increased segment incentive and lead generation
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Created palatable, meaningful DellHost training programs for team
members to better position hosting products and services
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Expanded distribution channels by presenting DellHost value
proposition to Dell Segment management and communicating mutual goals
and synergies
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Produced $1.2M in total contract value with over 45% margin
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Contributed over 35% towards $4.3M revenue target
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Selected as one of eight original representatives (from over 400
employees) for DellHost strategic initiative
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Analyzed customers' business goals to determine needs, challenges,
and solutions
 _TOOLS Minor, Business
Texas Tech Universitya"Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
National Society of Leadership and Successa"Sigma Alpha Pi, TTU
National Merit High School Student
_AWARDS & RECOGNITION_

Five Dell Quarterly Team Player Awards as chosen by peers

Quarterly Significant Achiever Award for DellHost successes
"On the Spot" Award for 1st $1M in sales