You want a sales rep who closes, teaches, and builds. I bring that — and more. I’ve sold across industries, trained teams, and delivered real growth. But my path wasn’t typical. I’ve taught in classrooms. Worked suicide hotlines. Earned my real estate license. Graduated from a coding bootcamp.

Experience

2023 — NowTxnedefFounder & Creative Lead

2023 — Now

San Francisco Bay Area

Founder & Creative Lead

Txnedef – Oakland, CA

2022 – Present

Built a lifestyle brand rooted in real inspiration — not fluff

Created product lines (smoothies, ginger shots, content series) tied to storytelling

Produced “Truth Taps” voiceovers and hosted community-facing cultural events

Partnered with mission-driven creatives and built brand loyalty via word of mouth

Result: Grew brand visibility and strengthened my messaging, leadership, and audience-building skills — all of which fuel how I sell and connect

2023 — 2025The Education TeamLong Term Substitute Teacher

2023 — 2025

Richmond, California, United States

Stepped into classrooms across K–8 to provide continuity and structure

Used ClassDojo to manage behavior and foster family-school communication

Delivered engaging lessons while adapting to varying subjects and grade levels

Built fast trust with students, parents, and staff under tight timelines

Result: Strengthened communication, adaptability, and presentation skills — all key in sales

2021 — 20237-ElevenSales Manager

2021 — 2023

El Cerrito, California, United States

Led store operations in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment

Trained and managed a team of 6–10, setting daily sales goals and tracking KPIs

Improved upsell conversions through team coaching and visual merchandising

Handled scheduling, hiring, inventory, and frontline customer care

Balanced short-term sales with long-term loyalty by leading with empathy

Result: Developed team leadership, operational efficiency, and retail sales strategy

2023 — 2023Coding TempleSoftware Engineer Intern

2023 — 2023

Created front-end projects using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React

Built backend tools with Python and Flask, using PostgreSQL for data

Collaborated in sprint teams and managed state with React Hooks

Note: Not my core path, but this background gives me strong digital fluency — useful in tech-driven sales teams

2019 — 2021MayvennSales Development Representative

2019 — 2021

Owned inbound & outbound lead gen across phone, email, and live chat

Scheduled product demos, qualified leads, and moved prospects through the pipeline

Used Salesforce & HubSpot daily to track, nurture, and convert opportunities

Supported customers through order decisions, product education, and follow-up

Built real rapport with stylists and clients — leading to repeat business and referrals

Result: Sharpened my communication, product knowledge, and full-cycle sales experience