profit-driven, results-focused sales and marketing leader eager to contribute proven operations management,

strategic analysis, team building, and customer service / client relations talents toward maximizing a company s success.

 

profile

 

         demonstrate exceptional sales presentation proficiencies, strategic negotiation skills, sharp analytical abilities, and solid interpersonal relationship-building techniques toward achieving set operational objectives.

         actively communicate a company s vision, value, and goals in order to profitably ensure both a consistently successful sales performance and a continually satisfied and loyal customer base.

         holds m.a. in diplomacy / international affairs from the university of nottingham and a b.a. in political science from the university of massachusetts, boston.

         proficient in ms windows, ms office, edgar online, lexisnexis, spss, lotus pack builder, word / desktop publishing, networking, and information technology; willing to learn / master additional programs as necessary.

 

professional synopsis

 

 

key achievements

ø increased department profits 3% by proactively diversifying product line offerings, such as promoting wide-ranging seafood condiments and frozen seafood selections.

 

         apply dynamic leadership talents toward successfully overseeing comprehensive daily operations of a fast-paced, high-volume seafood department for the world s largest retailer of natural and organic foods, including supporting profitable operational sales and guest relations activities to ensure continued marketplace dominance.

         drive business growth by actively recruiting and supervising top-performing team members, along with creating training / development programs in coordination with corporate retail objectives.

         contribute solid interpersonal relations skills instrumental in conducting valuable department meetings designed to facilitate productive team building, improve communication measures, and encourage useful staff feedback.

         maximize profits by efficiently managing department-specific inventory and pricing, including providing accurate operational analysis for executive-level management reports.

 

 

key achievements

ø increased profits by proactively overhauling product merchandising efforts, such as enhancing wine sales.

 

         optimized success of a new england-based gourmet seafood and wine purveyor by producing profitable sales while meeting projected operational budgets to attain superior bottom-line results and continued success.

         facilitated strategic business decisions based on analysis of regular sales summaries and labor costs, including handling essential personnel scheduling, inventory control, and organizational goal development.

         effectively planned and implemented exceptional marketing and merchandising events to boost overall sales.

 

 

key achievements

ø improved store profit margins by generating positive public relations to create new business opportunities while building critical client relationships and professional networks.

 

         strategically steered all corporate-driven charitable collections / donations efforts, while concurrently building a highly skilled 20-member team; developed beneficial staff relationships to ensure unwavering employee loyalty and overall job satisfaction.

 

 

key achievements

ø led a prospect research team to secure $500,000 in start-up funds and incubation, along with coordinating project design, market research, and product acquisitions.

 

         expertly negotiated the planning / development of publicity events / presentations to prospective investors; oversaw project- and vendor-based purchases and organizational budgets; maintained valuable vendor relationships.

 

~ additional professional roles held prior to 2000 ~