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Rich Patterson
PA, PA
Joined: Mar 21st, 2011

About (request update)

Every morning I think of what new ventures I can enter. How can I diversify my brand? How can I grow as a talent & businessman?

Current Whereabouts:

Headed back to NC! Looking forward to being a positive influence wherever I go!

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I want to be remembered for doing something impactful. I would like to leave a mark. I will be the best I can be. I want to make moms proud!

Website:

http://www.twitter.com/RichPatt

Education (request update)

North Carolina A&T State University class of 2004

Undergrad Major: Industrial Technology

Campus Organization:

Omega Psi Phi

Claim To Fame:

Being Me!

Most Memorable Moment:

Having the time of my life in college wishing I were older only to now have graduated from college wishing all I had were the responsibilities of being a student

High School: Chapel Hill High School in Chapel Hill, NC class of 1998

Activities & Accomplishments:

FBLA, Football, UpWard Bound

Best Memories:

Learning in classes that taught me how t o be good with my hands. Learning from classes where one gained experience and applying knowledge rather than theory.

Experience

I currently work with PA as PA
I have 8 years of experience working in the Sales industry.

Sorter 2 | Penn Waste
From January 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
Operate conveyor belt to distribute waste and recyclable materials, sorting through material with a team of six people.

General Laborer | Labor Ready
From December 2010 to January 2011 • 1 year(s)
Worked random jobs including maintenance, construction, forklift operation, and loading/unloading trailers.

Membership Consultant | LA Fitness
From July 2010 to September 2010 • 0 year(s)
Conducted outbound marketing for new corporate relationships and advised prospective members on health club benefits.

Consultant/Guest Services | Good Stuff Eatery
From July 2009 to April 2010 • 1 year(s)
Provided customer service, conducted public tours, initiated staff training clinics, and directed marketing efforts.

Corporate and Consumer Sales Associate | Vida Fitness
From June 2009 to October 2009 • 0 year(s)
B2B marketing, maintained membership relationships, conducted outreach programs, and increased monthly sales through referrals.

Sales Client Advisor | Santa Monica BMW
From March 2009 to June 2009 • 0 year(s)
Demonstrated leadership, managed sales timelines to meet targets, and advised clients on new and certified pre-owned BMW vehicles.

Financial Center Leader & Manager | BB&T Bank
From June 2007 to January 2009 • 2 year(s)
Managed branch financial performance, supervised sales efforts, developed client relationships, and coordinated retail lending operations.

Leadership Development Program | BB&T Bank
From January 2006 to June 2007 • 1 year(s)
Learned sales techniques, loan underwriting, risk management, and leadership skills at Wake Forest University program.

Relationship Banker II/I | BB&T Bank of Virginia
From October 2005 to January 2007 • 2 year(s)
Provided customer service, formulated competitive strategies, earned top sales awards, and became trainer and mentor.

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