Mark Farris Quincy

I am a sales professional and graduate from the University of Rhode Island. When I'm not selling services to businesses I can be found snowboarding, surfing, and traveling.

69 Suomi Rd. Apt. 1 [email protected]

Quincy, MA 02169 (508) 498-3280

EDUCATION

University of Rhode Island: Kingston, RI Spring 2011

  • B.S., Business Administration
  • Major: Marketing
  • Sample Coursework: Financial Management, Customer Relations Management, Strategic Marketing Management, Global Supply Chain Management, Managerial Accounting
  • Awards: won Business Management Competition; placed in the 97th percentile of 30 participating universities

Bond University: Queensland, AUS Spring 2010

  • Participated in international study abroad program studying business administration
  • Responsible for maintaining travel budget and planning all weekly transportation, accommodations and activities for over twenty people traveling throughout Australia, New Zealand and Fiji

EXPERIENCE

Automatic Data Processing (ADP): Waltham, MA

District Manager of Sales September 2012-November 2013

  • Responsible for finding new accounts through cold calling, relationship building, and working with strategic partners
  • Placed in top 10% of east coast sales reps, awarded international trip
  • Finished FY13 at 102% of quota by selling payroll, human resources, health insurance, simple IRA’s, 401k’s and worker’s comp

Associate District Manager of sales September 2011-September 2012

  • Completed four month sales training program whileaccomplishing all 5 first year goals
  • Q1 top performer award at 152% of YTD quota, selling to existing clients and prospects
  • Attained 27% of business from accountant referrals, 20% from partner banks, 23% from Clients, 30% prospecting

Staples, Inc – Marketing Management Thesis January 2011-May 2011

Researcher

  • Conducted Brand and Marketing analysis of Staples, Inc
  • Created competitors capability matrix
  • Reported on target market penetration
  • Created SWOT analysis