Sales
Sales

JAMES K. FEUER
jamesfeuer@gmai l . com �------------
PROFILE
Energetic, bright, charismatic actor/comedian with proven sales / sales training record, expert in
utilizing superior interpersonal communication skills to create instantly magnetic personal
relationships with high-profile decision makers by drawing upon eclectic experience as:
Brunswick graduate; NY bartender; London classical actor; and improvisational comedian.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
� Commanding Phone Voice
� Successful Consultative B2B, B2C Sales
� Persuasive Closing via Careful Listening
� Crafting Message, Delivering Story
� Strategizing and Improvising
� Fluent in French
EXPERIENCE
California State University, Los Angeles, College of Professional and Global Education (2019)
PRESENTATION SKILLS INSTRUCTOR
Taught business professionals presentation skills, using improv comedy and acting exercises.
Old Greenwich Yacht Club, Old Greenwich, CT (2016)
SILENT AUCTION DIRECTOR
Raised thousands of dollars for OGYC and Young Mariners by petitioning local businesses for
donations, then organizing, leading, and hosting entire event.
Art- Guard, Greenwich, CT (July, 2013 � 2014)
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Successful cold calling, business development, wrote copy, client demonstrations, consultative B-to-B
sales, crafted persuasive proposals, and account management.
UFlexData, Mandragore, Cloud Computing , IT - Greenwich, CT (October, 2011 � June, 2013)
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER
Successful cold calling, business development, wrote copy, mastered dense technology, detailed site
IT assessments, consultative B-to-B sales, crafted persuasive proposals, and account management.
Top Dog Entertainment, Big Apple Simulation, New York, NY (November, 2009 - October, 2011)
FIRST SALES TRAINER, SALES MANAGER
Increased revenue by 400% in first month, exceeding sales goals for entertainment kiosk company,
that created new sales trainer position specifically in recognition of my talent and skill.
Aux Delices Foods, Greenwich, CT (July, 2007 - November, 2009)
CORE CAPTAIN / MANAGER
Exemplary presentation skills, consultative client needs assessment, detailed site evaluations and
follow up contributed to 75% of repeat business for luxury VIP event company.
AOC Fine Wines, Old Greenwich, CT (May, 2006 - July, 2007)
SALES AND MARKETING ASSOCIATE
Increased revenue by 68% by creating cross-marketing partnerships, and making daily presentations.
Wrote powerful copy, conceived events, and created innovative marketing materials (available upon
request). Researched trade shows and seminars, quickly absorbing complex technical product
knowledge. Tailored sales strategy to reflect market trends. Designed inventory database, improving
communication. Coached interns, in French, on sales technique, boosting productivity by 40%.
JAMES FEUER � J A M E S F E U E R @ G M A I L . C O M � 2 1 3 . 2 9 0 . 2 1 9 5
Mita Copystar America, New York, NY (March, 2005 - May, 2006)
TELEMARKETING ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
Exceeded sales goals and led team in generating appointments. Adept at cold calling, negotiation,
and presentation. Pioneered new territory. Achieved quick bottom line results.
Accomplice New York, New York, NY (April, 2004 - March, 2005)
PROJECT MANAGER, MARKETING ASSOCIATE
Doubled (2x) revenue. Met sales goals with presentational guerilla marketing for improv scavenger
hunts in New York City. Wrote compelling copy. Reorganized modules to adjust to the unexpected.
Personally featured in THE NEW YORK TIMES, and DAILY NEWS. Befriended so many merchants, was
dubbed �The Mayor of South Street Seaport.�
Redzone International, Hawthorne, NY (August, 2003 � April, 2004)
SALES TEAM LEADER
Promoted after first month. Business-to-business sales and promotional marketing for Fortune 500
clients. Quickly absorbed complex technical credit card processing product knowledge. Daily
engaged and motivated prospective clients with persuasive presentations and financial modeling.
Strategic Experiential Group, New York, NY (June, 2001 - August, 2003)
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Business development for full-service marketing and promotions company. Built brand experiences
through lifestyle and entertainment programs for Belvedere, Glenmorangie, and Moet Hennessy.
Camp Dudley, YMCA, Westport, NY (October, 2000 - June, 2001)
DEPARTMENT HEAD, LEADER
Received award for BEST LEADER. Delivered vibrant seminars and inspirational, altruistic speeches,
published in annual volume. Supervised staff of seven. Met 70% cuts with flexibility, and trained staff
to work within tight budgets and even tighter deadlines. Budgeted, designed, and directed multimedia,
experiential events and interactive, educational programs for 400 people.
Daniel Boulud, Feast and Fetes, New York, NY (May, 1999 - October, 2000)
CORE CAPTAIN, OFFSITE SPECIAL EVENTS
French fluency, exemplary people skills, and client needs assessment for luxury, high-profile, VIP
event company. Supervised staff, oversaw logistical operations, increased efficiency, trained new
hires in highly-detailed processes and protocol in New York, Greenwich, and the Bahamas.
EDUCATION
CSULA � MFA � TV,Film & Theatre Acting, (August 2017 � May, 2020)
DRAMA STUDIO LONDON � PGD, Acting
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY � BESG - Shakespeare, Literature, Film, Acting
KENYON COLLEGE � BA � Drama, English Minor, "Paul Newman Award for Best Actor"
ACTING
The Sopranos, A Crime to Remember, Grave Secrets, Scorned Love Kills, My Crazy Love, BBC Special
IMPROVISATION AND COMEDY WRITING
� Comedy writing quoted in THE NEW YORK TIMES (PHOTO)
� Don�t miss � improv-trained actor James Feuer �TIME OUT NEW YORK (PHOTO)
� James Feuer � capable of riffing � laugh-out-loud funny � impressive �DOWNTOWN EXPRESS