About Me
Welcome to my e-portfolio! My name is Joe Gonnella, and I am a senior at Baylor University, planning to graduate in May 2026. I am an experienced Professional Selling major, specializing in interpersonal and teamwork skills. I am deeply passionate about serving others and fostering a culture of intentionality while driving change in my places of work as well as life in general.
Work Experience
Spectrum Reach
Sales & Sales Support Intern
Assisted with lead generation, market research, and sales presentations, gaining hands-on experience in the sales process while strengthening communication and analytical skills in a fast-paced business environment.
Gonnella Baking Co.
Sales Intern
I assisted with lead generation, conducted market research, and contributed to sales presentations. I gained valuable hands-on experience in sales processes and improved my communication and analytical skills in a dynamic business setting.
Coldwell Banker
Leasing Agent
Act as a representative of property owners, meeting with potential tenants and providing property tours. screening applicants, determining qualifications for tenants, and processing lease documents. Also, outline lease terms, collect security deposits, and renew current tenants' leases.
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Food Runner / Busser
Assisted with food delivery, table resets, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced fine dining environment. Collaborated with waitstaff to ensure smooth service and a high-quality guest experience, while strengthening communication and teamwork skills.
Camp Tannadoonah
Camp Counselour
Supervises campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being. Maintains a schedule for camp participants. Facilitates and creates lesson plans for daily activities. Organizes and leads various small and large group activities.
Involvement
Baylor Water Polo Club
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
American Marketing Association
ProSales Journey
Persuasive Presentation
We interviewed a salesperson at our chosen company to understand what types of customers are relevant to their business. I listened to the C-Suite’s quarterly earnings calls to identify a tie-in of my product to a high-level corporate strategy.
BBSO
BBSO (Baylor Business Selling Outside) is one of our internal ProSales competitions where we conduct a 20-minute discovery call based off of a case and product knowledge. I combined case preparation with prior sales knowledge to sell a strategic and relevant solution according to the buyer's needs.
Purchasing Assignment
Completed 8 interviews with procurement professionals to gain insight into how they interact with salespeople and completed an analysis of trends in their responses.
Contact Me
Let's Connect
Feel free to reach out for any inquiries, collaborations, or opportunities. I am open to discussing how my skills and experience can contribute to your team.
