Nick Calakos

8120 Cleary Blvd #1206

Plantation, Florida
33324
(954) 916-4445
nc6f2888@westpost.net

Career Objective
Seasoned professional in sales experience in highly competitive markets. Seeking
a position, in which I could utilize my sales, customer service and account man
agement skills.

Achievements
Received POD of The Year Award from world wide information and analytical corpor
ation LEXIS NEXIS.
Sales of applications included Find Solutions by Business Need:
Data & Analytics
Fraud Detection & Prevention
Identity Verification & Authentication
Receivables Management
Screening
Successfully opened one of the largest producing revenue account in
Background Screening
Circle of Excellent Award for monthly sales goal quota for two consecutive years
Participated in start up of POD Structure for sales and account management of ne
w and existing accounts and gave testimonial of synergy and rewards achieved by
utilizing the POD sales structure.
Reached highest level of commission paid to a individual in any given year in th
e Risk & Information Analytics Group
Negotiated and purchased annuities through court order process
Conducted high energy cold calling campaign, opening new sales territory for a s
tartup business
Developed and executed marketing strategies on a continual basis
Top performing sales manager, achieved revenue growth annually
Built client list of skilled nursing facilities and hospitals for Durable Medica
l Equipment sales
Managed successful retail furniture company
Coordinated multi-store retail operations
Successfully owned and operated a full service design firm
Import manager traveling to Europe and Asia purchasing and designing ladies acce
ssories

Skills
Computer literate (Microsoft Windows, Word, Internet, Webex, Email)
Licensed broker
Customer service
Strong communications, interpersonal relations, leadership and management skills
Effective in persuading others through enthusiasm for good ideas and products
Ability to promote a positive and productive working environment among employees
Ability to sell the products and/or service that will be profitable for the comp
any and most suitable for the consumer
Ability to service the client in a manner that will contribute to future sales
Outstanding ability to assess clients needs
Able to handle a multitude of details and meet deadlines under pressure
Well versed in furniture sales and interior design

Strengths
Key account relationship management
Client training and support
New business development
Quality account service
Sales lead generation
Presentations and negotiations
Structuring financing
Long term account loyalty
Self motivated, enthusiastic and profit oriented
Experienced in sales of intangibles, developing new business through cold callin
g, referrals, telemarketing, and direct sales

Professional Experience
Senior Account Executive (Hunter)
Lexis Nexis
Boca Raton, Fl
Aug. 2004 to Sept, 29 2009
Loan Officer
First Great Lakes Trust Mortgage
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Feb. 2004 to Aug. 2004

Account Executive Structured Annuities

Peachtree Settlement Funding
Boca Raton, Fl
Sept. 2002 to Jan. 2004
Durable Medical Equipment Sales Specialist
After Care Medical Equipment
Deerfield Beach, Fl
2000 to Aug, 2002
Account Executive
Williams, Babbit, and Weisman
Boca Raton, Fl.
1999 to 2000
Foreign Currency Broker
World Wide Currency Services
Davie, Fl
1998 to 1999
Manager AT&T Wireless Activation Program
Manager for Cellular Rental Program
Sims Communications
Delray Beach, Fl.
1993 to 1998

Furniture Sales Associate

Bloomingdales Department Store
Boca Raton, Fl
1990 to 1993
Stock Broker
Boca Raton, Fl
1986 to 1990
New Car sales Representative
Delray Mazda
Delray Beach, Fl
1984 to 1986
Long Distance Service Sales
Microtel
Boca Raton, Fl
1983 to 1984
Design Store Manager
Ethan Allen Contemporary Furniture
Lighthouse Point, Fl
1981 to 1983

Owner Retail Store

Designers II
Delray Beach, Fl
1978 to 1981

Owner Retail Store

G.Fried Carpets
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
1971 to 1978
Import Manger/Designer
Sally Gee Creations
New York NY
1965 to 1971
Education
Stock Broker Series 7 License 1986
United States Military Training
Undergraduate Studies, Brooklyn College
High School Diploma, James Madison High School Brooklyn, NY