Christopher Schaefer
Charlotte
Summary
Disciplined and service-driven military veteran transitioning into the civilian world.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor Sales Executive
Bottom Line Technologies
Charlotte
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for managing relationships with third-party vendors and aligning them with client business needs.
- Conduct outbound sales calls, develop new business opportunities, and build partnerships.
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
- Utilize CRM tools to track performance metrics, forecast revenue, and report on pipeline activity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and implementation teams to ensure client satisfaction.
Manager
LA Fitness
Freehold
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed gym operations, sales staff, and personal training programs.
- Scheduled shifts, managed appointments, and led sales initiatives.
- Responsible for bank deposits, reaching quotas, and creating local marketing efforts.
- Recognized as the #1 commission writer in the district.
Armed Forces
United States Navy
12.2018 - 11.2022
- Served aboard an aircraft carrier in a leadership role within the navigation department.
- Conducted maintenance checks and task delegation.
- Specialized in safe navigation, anchoring, and resupply operations.
- Honorably discharged after 4 years of service.
Sales & Marketing Rep / Personal Trainer
Meridian Fitness & Wellness Center
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Led outreach events, managed client relationships, and improved social media presence.
- Maintained 15–20 new membership sales per month.
- Delivered training programs and increased customer satisfaction.
Personal Trainer & Fit Camp Instructor
Gold's Gym
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Delivered group training sessions, managed clients, and executed marketing strategies.
Sales Representative
GNC
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided sales support, inventory management, and customer service.
- Ranked Top 20 in the region for sales performance.
Customer Service Representative
TJ Maxx
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Handled cashier duties, restocked shelves, and provided frontline customer service.
Personal Trainer
Planet Fitness
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed appointments and class schedules while maintaining equipment and client engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Entrepreneurial Studies
Rutgers School of Business
Lincroft, NJ06-2027
United States Navy Bootcamp
Great Lakes, IL01.2018
Brookdale Community College
Freehold, NJ01.2016
International Sports Sciences Association
New York, NY01.2014
High School Diploma -
Howell High School
Howell, NJ01.2013
Skills
- Sales
- Team Management
- Customer Service
- Marketing
- Social Media Management
- Technical Skills
- Seamanship
- Navigation
- Leadership
- Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Growth Mindset
- Work Ethic
- Teamwork
- Customer relationship management
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Risk management
- Negotiation expertise
- Revenue generation
Core Competencies
Sales, Team Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Social Media Management, Technical Skills, Seamanship, Navigation, Leadership, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Creativity, Adaptability, Growth Mindset, Work Ethic, Teamwork
Timeline
Vendor Sales Executive
Bottom Line Technologies
06.2023 - Current
Manager
LA Fitness
11.2022 - 01.2023
Armed Forces
United States Navy
12.2018 - 11.2022
Sales & Marketing Rep / Personal Trainer
Meridian Fitness & Wellness Center
03.2016 - 12.2018
Personal Trainer & Fit Camp Instructor
Gold's Gym
03.2015 - 12.2017
Sales Representative
GNC
01.2015 - 03.2016
Personal Trainer
Planet Fitness
02.2014 - 01.2015
Customer Service Representative
TJ Maxx
08.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Entrepreneurial Studies
Rutgers School of Business
United States Navy Bootcamp
Brookdale Community College
International Sports Sciences Association
High School Diploma -
Howell High School