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Blake Slagter

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Chicago, United States
Copywriter at Independent Contractor
Studied Marketing at DePaul University
Joined October 23, 2020

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English
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Native or Bilingual
German
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Intermediate
About
With over a decade of experience in logistics, marketing, and copywriting, I have a variety of skills to offer across a range of platforms. I have a passion for writing and have done so creatively and professionally for many clients over the years. My personal interests include music, arts, travel, sports, humor, and dining and entertainment. I am always eager to learn about new industries and provide my services to those looking for long-term business partnerships and quality content!
Experience
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Independent Contractor
Jan 2010 – Present
Chicago
Copywriter
• Deliver new content for customers’ websites and e-commerce campaigns • Increase brand awareness for customers through relevant advertising channels • Generate articles, blog posts, and web content for various customers across multiple industries • Develop captivating ad copy for promotional and marketing campaigns
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Sarisa Freight Solutions
Oct 2019 – Jul 2020
Chicago
Outside Business Development
• Qualify and close new accounts for Sarisa’s truckload brokerage and asset-based division • Brought in project freight totaling $1MM in gross revenue in first two months • Work with inside sales and operations teams to develop long-term strategy for existing accounts • Collaborate with management and marketing teams to help develop Sarisa brand • Visit enterprise customers regularly to maintain and grow relationships
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Magna Transport Solutions
Oct 2018 – Oct 2019
Chicago
National Account Manager
• Prospected new companies as potential customers for Magna • Called on qualified leads to offer truckload transportation services • Built, booked, and tracked shipments as they were given by customers • Overhauled Magna’s customer sales packet to be cleaner and more comprehensive • Developed a book of $25,000 monthly GP within 6 months • Qualified potential lead generation and digital marketing vendors
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Summit Expedited Logistics
Apr 2012 – Jul 2017
Chicago
National Account Manager
• Brought on 3 of Summit’s 5 most profitable accounts • Maintained a book of business of over $60,000 in monthly profit and over $300,000 monthly revenue • Closed major targeted accounts monthly • Trained new operations teams on customer service and follow-up • Collaborated with Carrier Sales and Operations teams to maximize profit for all Summit accounts • Continually brought on new accounts and developed strategy to ensure growth of the company
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Echo Global Logistics
Oct 2008 – Apr 2012
Chicago
National Account Manager
• Sourced leads to find prospective customers • Maintained a book of business of over $40,000 in monthly profit and over $250,000 monthly revenue • Called on qualified leads and offered Echo’s transportation services • Negotiated rates for domestic and international shipments • Closed accounts to begin scheduling shipments • Followed up with customers for additional freight • Tracked shipments and provided customers with updates • Assisted customers with any problems that arose while freight was in transit • Approved customer and carrier invoices and helped settle financial disputes
Education
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DePaul University
Aug 2003 – Jun 2007
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
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