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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Accomplished sales professional offering successful
record in locating prospects, managing and building
relationships, and implementing creative marketing
strategies.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales goals and expanding
client database.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the
ability to evaluate and understand customer's needs and
provide cost-effective solutions.
- Self-motivated and adaptable to work independently and with
a team.

Core Competencies

Inside/Outside Sales
New Business Development
Territory Expansion
Client Relations
Contract Negotiating
Sales Presentations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

company, city, state
SALES REPRESENTATIVE, 5/05-6/06
Hired to increase sales and develop new products and services
for a small manufacturer of wood and acrylic display units.
Sought new prospects and worked closely with
established accounts to provide consultative business solutions.
* Attained $225,000 in sales, exceeding goal by $70,000.
* Expanded corporate recognition by participating in Chamber of
  Commerce events and representing the company at industry trade
  shows.
* Opened 16 accounts within three months of employment.

company, city, state
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE, 3/89-4/05
Produced an average of $125,000 in monthly sales from
accounts in PA, NJ and NY for a large distributor. Conducted
information seminars at national trade shows.
* Retained 96% of client base over a five-year period by offering
  competitive pricing and providing excellent service.
* Developed a marketing campaign designed to renew interest from
  dormant accounts that produced over $112,000 in new sales in 2002.
* Named "Employee of the Month" seven times due to exceptional sales
  achievements.
* Created annual Customer Appreciation Day in 1995.
* Spearheaded the expansion of the rental department, which
  generated over $280,000 in new business in two years.

PART TIME SALES EXPERIENCE

company, city, state
SALES ASSOCIATE, 8/03-5/05
Sold furniture and kitchen cabinets to consumers and
contractors for a retailer with $20 million in annual sales.
* Met 2005 1st quarter sales expectations three weeks ahead of
  schedule.
* Surpassed 2004 sales goals by $19,000, highest among 28
  part time employees in the company.
* Achieved $3100 in sales at 2005 Home Show.
* Initiated the reorganization of the stock room, which reduced
  misplaced and damaged inventory by 40%.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts degree, Marketing, 1981
University, city, state