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I am a student at Youngstown State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Information Technology with a focus on Networking and a minor in Management Information Systems.

I am a student at Youngstown State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Information Technology with a focus on Networking and a minor in Management Information Systems.

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About Me

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH, US

Information Technology, management information systems

Class of 2027


Mahoning County Career and Technical Center

software engineering

Class of 05/2022


Youngstown, OH, USA

Skills

Web: HTML, CSS, Javascript
SQL
C#

Interests

Technology
Software
Information technology

Brands I Follow

Old Greg's Tavern
Sunfood Superfoods
PHX Hydration Energy
HORMBLES CHORMBLES

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Outbound Business Development Specialist

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how do you make sure an interested prospect turns into a booked meeting who shows up warm?

The transition from interested to attending requires active friction reduction and value reinforcement. Once interest is shown, I provide a seamless booking link but accompany it with a pre-meeting value asset, like a quick case study or a specific insight into their funnel, to keep the momentum high. In the confirmation and reminder flow, I reiterate the specific problem we discussed so the meeting remains a priority on their calendar. I then ensure the prospect knows they will be seeing a live demonstration of how the AI automation works, turning the meeting into a learning opportunity rather than just a high pressure sales pitch.

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Outbound Business Development Specialist

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What strategies do you use to identify high-potential sales prospects?

I focus on identifying companies that are already in market or feeling growth pains by filtering for growth indicators, I look for B2B companies that are actively hiring for Sales or Account Management roles, as this indicates they have lead volume but likely struggle with conversion and no show rates. Tracking, identifying firms using specific CRM or booking tools where an AI driven optimization layer like Preclose.ai would provide immediate ROI. Then Intent data, monitoring LinkedIn for decision makers who are engaging with content related to sales efficiency, funnel optimization, or revenue operations.

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How do you personalize outreach to stand out to busy B2B decision makers?

To stand out I focus on buying signals and relevant context. My strategy includes: Trigger based outreach, I reference specific company milestones mentioned in the gig description, such as recent funding rounds, new sales hires, or active ad campaigns. The problem first approach: Instead of pitching features, I lead with a specific observation about their current funnel, specifically the gap between booking a call and showing up which is the exact pain point Preclose.ai solves. Finally Multichannel personalization, I use a mix of LinkedIn voice notes or personalized video snippets and email to show I’ve done the manual research that automated bots usually skip.

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