# Ermias Drar

> Sales | Teaching | Tech | Empathy That Converts

Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ermias

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.

Every step taught me one thing:
People want to be heard. And helped.

That’s the root of all great sales — listening, then delivering.

I thrive in fast-paced environments.
I lead with empathy, and I finish with execution.

Currently exploring remote/hybrid sales roles — with a strong interest in:

EdTech & SaaS

Mission-driven products

Companies solving real-world problems

Here’s what I bring:

Sales management & client acquisition

Teaching & team leadership

Customer success & retention

Tech fluency (Python & JavaScript background)

Off the clock?
You’ll find me reading manga, hiking with family, or scouting homes on Zillow.

Let’s connect. I’m ready to grow, lead, and win in a new sales role.

## Work Experience
### Founder & Creative Lead @ Txnedef
Jan 2023 – Present | 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

### Long Term Substitute Teacher @ The Education Team
Jan 2023 – Jan 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

### Sales Manager @ 7-Eleven
Jan 2021 – Jan 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

### Software Engineer Intern @ Coding Temple
Jan 2023 – Jan 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

### Sales Development Representative @ Mayvenn
Jan 2019 – Jan 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


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ermias-drar

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Last updated: 2026-03-20