Joshua Derse

Retail Sales Consultant

South Bend, Indiana, United States

About

Outgoing, hardworking, and energetic professional experienced in working in team environments. Strong organization and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Seeking a position which will benefit from my drive and determination to contribute to the organization’s success.

Experience

  • AT&T (On-site)
    • Retail Sales Consultant
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Senior Associate In-Home Sales Expert
      Jan 2024 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Assistant Store Manager
      Nov 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Automotive Advisor at Used Car King
    Feb 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    From February 2019 to March 2020 sold and delivered average of 15 vehicles per month with 42% aftermarket product penetration. 1 of 2 leads managers with advanced CRM training tasked with responding to customers’ inquiries. Completed Sun Auto Group Automotive Advisor Training which consisted of the sales method, product knowledge, customer service training, and CRM system training.

  • Alumnae & Alumni Engagement Officer at Wells College
    Oct 2018 - Jan 2019 · 4 mos

    Researched and collaborated with peer institutions to identify best practices and strategies for young alumni engagement. Collaborated with Advancement Liaison from Communications Office to redesign marketing materials aimed at young alumni. Attended regional alumni gatherings as a representative for the Alumnae/Alumni Engagement Team to foster close ties between the alumni and the institution.

  • Wabash College (Crawfordsville, Indiana)
    • Alumni Engagement Intern/ Intern Project Manager
      Aug 2016 - May 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Implemented an improved data reporting process for all stewardship activities of the phone-a-thon. Reported, tracked, and analyzed daily phone-a-thon data and provided regular updates to the Assistant Director of Annual Giving. Assisted in the training of 5 new Alumni Engagement Interns. And oversaw 15 student callers. Conducted 544 total calls resulting in a pledge rate of 60.31% (Wabash Average of 44%). Secured 38 pledges with an average pledge of $124.34 (Wabash Average of $100).

    • Peer Career Advisor
      Sep 2016 - May 2017 · 9 mos

      Advised students on career plans and coached them on resume and cover letter writing. Posted career and event information on career center’s 'WabashWorks' platform. Identified, planned and executed individual office projects.

    • FullBridge Program Participant
      Aug 2016 - Aug 2016 · 1 mo

      Completed a 6-day certification program working with a 4-person group. Acquired efficiency in business presentation and Excel while applying the principles of business. Received certification after completing a collaborative case study project presented at the end of the program.

  • Business Intern at Polyak Trucking & Polyak Logistics, LLC
    Aug 2017 - Aug 2017 · 1 mo

    Analyzed fuel reports to ensure standard compliance and leading to a decrease in fuel cost for company trucks. Performed yard checks twice a day for inventory purposes. Dispatched trucks and coordinated trucking routes for drivers.