Danna Villanueva

Sales Development Representative @ 100 Sutton Events & Studio Space | Working Remotely since 2021 🌍

New York, New York, United States

About

Hi all! πŸ˜„πŸ‘‹πŸ½ I’m a results-oriented professional with over five years of experience in sales, sourcing, and customer support. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with dynamic and fast-growing organizations like Team International, We Have Devs, MAS Global, and other tech startups. These experiences have honed my ability to collaborate with forward-thinking teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth. My expertise lies in building strong relationships with U.S. clients through effective communication via chat, email, and other channels. I specialize in account research, prospecting, and blending sales and customer support strategies to create impactful outcomes in remote-friendly environments across Latin America and the U.S. ⭐️ Joined the remote-friendly environment in 2021! πŸŒπŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ’» Skills Proficiency in IT terminology and profiles CRM & Project Management Tools: HubSpot, Notion, Zoho, Airtable, GoHighLevel, Trello Sales & Prospecting Tools: Apollo, ZoomInfo, Sales Navigator, Dialpad, Dripify / MeetAlfred Other Tools: LinkHelper, LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, Scraprestorm, Loom, Hippo Communication Tools: Slack, Teams, Zoom, Meets Design: Figma and Canva Let's get in touch! Email πŸ“© [email protected]

Experience

  • SDR at Arvenda LLC
    Apr 2025 - Present Β· 1 yr 4 mos

    Sales Development Representative - Key Responsibilities: Client Outreach: Send personalized emails, make calls, and follow up with potential clients, including production agencies, companies, and producers. Lead Generation: Proactively research and identify new clients to reach out to, focusing on production companies and agencies in need of photo/video studios.

  • Sales Development Representative at 100 Sutton Events & Studio Space
    Apr 2025 - Present Β· 1 yr 4 mos

    We’re 100 Sutton Event Space, a 4,800 sq ft venue in Greenpoint that can expand into additional production studios as needed. Core Responsibilities as SDR at 100 Sutton πŸ–€ Prospecting & Research -Identify potential clients (brands, agencies, production companies, event planners, cultural orgs). -Focus on industries that often rent venues: fashion, music, media, beauty, lifestyle, startups, nonprofits. -Use LinkedIn, Instagram, event calendars, and PR announcements to find leads. Outreach & Engagement -Send personalized cold emails and LinkedIn messages introducing 100 Sutton. -Reference something specific about their brand/event style and connect it to the venue. -Follow up consistently and keep conversations warm.

  • Operation assistant- Freelancer at Freelance
    Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 Β· 9 mos

    -Maintained and updated client information in the CRM and Notion to ensure accuracy and accessibility for team operations. -Assisted in lead generation and follow-ups to nurture client relationships and drive opportunities.

  • BDR- Lead Generation at FullStack Labs
    Oct 2023 - Jul 2024 Β· 10 mos

    -Working as a freelancer BDR and lead generator -Successfully placed 15+ candidates by refining search parameters, reducing time-to-fill roles by 30%, and exceeding client expectations. -Leveraged data-driven methodologies to evaluate leads and determine their outreach potential based on industry, role, and engagement likelihood. -Conducted comprehensive candidate searches aligned with client staffing needs through LinkedIn Recruiter Lite. -Designed and executed outbound email sequences via Apollo, targeting a high volume of leads and tailoring messaging to client-specific ideal customer profiles (ICP).

  • Business Development Specialist at MAS Global Consulting
    Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 Β· 7 mos

    -Conducted in-depth research and leveraged tools like Sales Navigator and Apollo to identify and analyze key decision-makers within Fortune 500 companies. -Secured 7+ high-impact introductory meetings with executives from industry leaders such as Cummins, Ford, and Volkswagen, driving significant opportunities into the sales pipeline. -Achieved a 20% increase in prospect engagement rates, resulting in a measurable improvement in lead quality and conversion potential.