career profile

 

versatile, perceptive, and achievement-driven sales professional with 10+ years of experience in the highly competitive sales sector. long-respected for advanced knowledge in building clientele. proven abilities in employee management, business development, quality assurance, client acquisition and account management. outstanding blend of expertise in leadership, communication, creative problem solving, and driving product launches to meet strict timelines. excel at building relationships with clients and staff, fusing resources, and advancing organizational directives through innovative programs and initiatives.

 

sales management / business development / strategic planning

relationship management / sales leadership / product knowledge & expertise

product launches / market penetration / team building & motivation

professional experience

 

consultant, 2/2008 to 9/2008

cool green stuff, roseland, nj

significant accomplishments

-         directed the success of 10 full-time sales personnel.

-         propelled sales by 60% during initial 3 months and simultaneously reduced monthly operating costs by $12k.

daily tasks

• demonstrated exemplary sales attributes in directing business development efforts within unit, developing, and implementing quarterly and annual strategic plans that built a lucrative client base.
• leveraged proven sales management abilities to drive business generation programs by promoting various greener products and launching several brands.
• achieved superior sales results and establishing a low tenured unit with consistent growth in annual profit margins through effective sales acumen.
• managed online and offline inventory control systems and acquired new equipment as needed.

 

manager, 3/2003 to 6/2006

cold stone creamery c west caldwell, nj

significant accomplishments

-         selected as key management figure for a newly rolled out cold stone creamery unit.

-         optimized revenue capture and prompted increase from no revenue to $500k (2004, 2005).

-         directed the professional success of 9 full-time staff and ensured efficient operations among them.

daily tasks

• secured consistent levels of referred and repeat business from a vast client base through successful relationship management, consultative sales, and communication.

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• devised and implemented business development strategies that identified target markets and business opportunities and established tactical goals that complied with overall corporate objectives.
• handled human resource functions such as recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and termination of staff.
• controlled inventory and managed supply of itemized products avoiding waste and abuse.

 

intern c quality assurance lead, 5/2001 to 3/2002

thq, phoenix, az

significant accomplishments

-         promoted from intern to quality assurance lead department of thq s phoenix office.

-         directed the success of 20+ part time employees and verified their compliance with quality assurance standards.

-         assessed the quality of 6 home console products.

general tasks

• participated in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, quality, or potential problems.
• developed or specified standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
• tested a variety of products and filed specific reports during each phase of development.

 

additional experience

 

intern c part time staff c full time staff c lead, 11/1996 c 12/2000

kesmai corporation c charlottesville, va

• led 15 part-time employees in the successful completion of duties.
• rose from part-time intern to full-time lead tester.
• customized terms of service for online service and conducted regular training courses for staff.

 

education

 

associates degree c multimedia design (summa cum laude)

university of advancing technology (uat)

1/2004 to 11/2007

 

associate degree c english

john a. logan college

1/2001 to 9/2003