Christopher Kornelsen
Red Deer,Canada
Summary
Business development professional with robust history of driving growth and fostering partnerships. Proven ability to identify market opportunities and execute strategic initiatives for revenue generation. Collaborative team player with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to dynamic business environments. Dynamic skillset ranging from relationship building, networking, and business management and growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach (Health)
self employed
01.2021 - Current
- Side Hustle
- Marketed and ran successful sales campaigns through facebook, google, instagram and twitter
- Established trust with clients, fostering positive relationships that encouraged open communication and collaboration.
- Designed website, branding, logos and ads that led to success
- Increased client retention through consistent progress tracking and regular feedback sessions.
Business Development Manager
Cobra Mortgage
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed marketing, advertising, and social media
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Generated Leads and pursued sales, garnering up to $40 Million of combined deals
- B2B Sales
- Managed lead generation, sales, customer acquisition, financial and company documents, mortgage summaries, and CRM of my territory
- Found, planned, executed successful sales events
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
Business Development Manager
Norstrong Services
01.2016 - 08.2023
- Sales Leader with over 1 million dollars in sold products and services
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
- Ran successful digital marketing campaigns across facebook, google, instagram and twitter
- Lead accounting and financial management of the company
- Daily sales calls and interaction with clients
- Planned successful events to develop business and brand awareness
- Managed territories throughout Alberta with sales and marketing and strategies that led to success and under budget projects
- Handled all customer service with proven track record of long term relationship building
- Designed all branding, websites, and marketing with designs that worked
Business Development Manager
FI
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed a diverse portfolio of 300+ small business clients, ensuring their unique financial needs were met efficiently and effectively.
- B2B Sales over the phone and in the field
- Developed strategies to increase deposit growth by offering competitive products and services tailored to small business needs.
- Financial Management and Strategy for Business clients
- Business structure management and strategy for business clients
- Setting up various events for Clients and future clients
- Building Sales Strategies and developing leads
- Track record of increasing Client's cash flow, saving money and implementing practical strategies that helped their business grow
- Conducted thorough due diligence on prospective borrowers by analyzing their financial documents, collateral assessments, and risk profiles.
Car Salesman (Acura + Ford)
Acura
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Lead Generation through cold/warm calling
- Developed successful sales strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and profit.
- Participated in training programs to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques, resulting in increased personal success rates.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current automotive trends, products, and competitors to stay competitive in the market.
- Approached Customers that walked in
- On the road used car salesman prospect
Electrical Apprentice/Supervisor/Project Manager
Various Construction Companies
01.2008 - 09.2020
- Electrical Career consisting of being an apprentice and working way up to Project Manager throughout the years
- Managed and organized material, material orders, invoices, budget, and schedules in order to reconcile it all and fall under budget and on time
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Reviewed technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, and manuals to ensure accuracy before implementation in projects.
- Optimized resource allocation through meticulous planning and prioritization of tasks, leading to increased project profitability.
- Ran multiple smaller jobs in malls and various other locations
- Service electrician from time to time running a service van
Education
Diploma/Certificate - Business Management
Udemy
03-2023
Diploma - Marketing & Sales
Udemy
01-2022
Electrical Appprenticeship - Electrical
Nait
Edmonton, AB10.2016
Skills
- Business development and planning
- Relationship building and management
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic business planning
- Networking strength
- Sales expertise
- Territory and account management
- B to B sales
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Cobra Mortgage
05.2023 - 05.2024
Business Development Manager
FI
07.2022 - 07.2023
Personal Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach (Health)
self employed
01.2021 - Current
Car Salesman (Acura + Ford)
Acura
08.2017 - 12.2018
Business Development Manager
Norstrong Services
01.2016 - 08.2023
Electrical Apprentice/Supervisor/Project Manager
Various Construction Companies
01.2008 - 09.2020
Electrical Appprenticeship - Electrical
Nait
Diploma/Certificate - Business Management
Udemy
Diploma - Marketing & Sales
Udemy
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