multifaceted professional eager to contribute expertise in financial / administrative operations, sales / business development, and customer service toward supporting a dynamic company in maximizing profits.

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ø  demonstrate intelligent sales and prospecting proficiencies, sharp analytical abilities, solid communication techniques, and excellent interpersonal relationship-building skills.

ø  thrive within fast-paced, high-pressure environments, along with building critical client associations and professional networks and exhibiting talent in creating top-performing teams.

ø  holds an m.s. in business (3.6 gpa) from husson college and a b.a. in business management (3.75 gpa) with a concentration in management information systems from the university of maine at presque isle.

ø  proficient in microsoft windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / nt / me / xp, microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook), visual basic, sap, tm1, frontpage, and internet explorer.

 

professional experience

 

idexx laboratories, city, state

 

key achievements

     utilized expert expense management talents to successfully direct a $55-million budget, along with designing, implementing, and monitoring key business metrics.

 

ø  comprehensively reviewed and analyzed monthly expenses and revenue trends to provide management with informed recommendations and quality data reports instrumental in developing effective operational strategies.

ø  expertly implemented cross-functional organizational practices, including accurately leading all monthly closing, quarterly forecasting, and annual budgetary processes to ensure seamless administrative processes.

ø  strategically steered business success by providing continuous improvement processes within critical company-wide planning, analysis, and reporting activities.

 

 

key achievements

     recognized within the top 5% of high-performing inside sales representatives out of 40, along with attaining status as the top sales performer for two consecutive quarters.

     regularly attained over 150% of quarterly sales goals; achieved over $2 million in revenue during first year.

 

ø  drove operational growth by providing optimal sales and customer support to wide-ranging veterinary practices, as well as demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of all company products and services.

ø  applied dynamic sales and negotiations abilities toward the successful planning and implementation of strategic sales calls within first-rate outside sales team members and business partners.

ø  contributed resourceful prospecting talents to acquire new business developments vital toward actively creating opportunities for continued marketplace presence.

 

cumberland farms corporation, city, state

 

key achievements

     increased sales by over 15% during first year of employment while concurrently improving profits from $1.9 million to over $2.25 million; reduced a 2.8% loss prevention rate to a significant 1% within first year.

 

ø  maximized retail success by overseeing all facets of a $2.25-million operation, including utilizing valuable marketing and merchandising strategies and cost-effectively analyzing finances to align with overall corporate goals.

ø  recruited, hired, and trained a 15-member growth-oriented team; achieved a solid 95% employee retention rate.

 

ifs, inc., city, state

 

key achievements

     achieved honors as the rookie of the year and president s club award for excellence in job performance; regularly held positioning within the top 15% of 100 salespersons.

 

ø  demonstrated profitable outside sales techniques to achieve and / or exceed all set sales quotas, along with proactively managing complex and critical accounts; performed cross-selling of additional services as required.

ø  performed cold calling which was influential in attaining high-volume new account prospects; offered key presentations within academic environments to significantly boost business profits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging sales / business support role within a progressive organization, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am eager to apply my broad business background in inside / outside sales, operations management, and financial analysis, including demonstrated expertise in marketing, team building, and client relations, toward maximizing your company s bottom line.

 

you will find me to be a results-driven, solutions-focused leader who showcases successful interpersonal relationship-building abilities instrumental in creating critical client associations and professional networks, along with exhibiting skill in recruiting and mentoring top-performing teams.  in addition, i thrive within fast-paced, high-pressure environments, and can effectively prioritize and streamline processes to increase organizational efficiencies while consistently maintaining solid professional work ethics.

 

i have an m.s. in business and a b.a. in business management within a concentration in management information systems, and i am confident that my academic background, as well as my proven success within varied professional roles, will allow me to succeed in a rewarding sales role within your dynamic organization.

 

i look forward to hearing from you in order to discuss an available opportunity for which i am qualified.  i may be reached as indicated, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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