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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Unique ability to combine sales, design and strategic thinking that get results. [Job Title] experienced in all facets of inside sales, outside sales, customer service and training. Customer-oriented with superior time management skills. Sales Manager successful in relationship and team building. Motivates sales teams to exceed sales goals. Results-oriented and energetic [Job Title] with expertise in lead qualification and closing strategies. Extensive sales training and presentation experience.
Skills
  • Goal-oriented
  • Strategic account development
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Decisive
  • Empowers high-performing sales teams
  • B to B sales
  • Extensive personal network
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Strategic account development
  • Critical thinking
  • Project planning
Work History
08/2011 to 07/2013 Director of Design Interior Define | Nashville, TN,
  • Worked with suppliers and vendors Directed Marketing efforts Responsible for new image and brand management Training and Public speaking Trend forecasting Member of Color Marketing Group International and domestic travel. Supported the sales team by working closely with clients and closing the sale.
  • Closed an average of 5 sales calls each quarter.
2009 to 08/2011 Consultant Avalara Inc. | KS, State,
  • Interior Design, Training, Public Speaking.  Branding and Marketing Consultant to a variety of businesses. The chief marketing and sales person, running a small business. 
08/2008 to 2009 VP of Sales promoted to President American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | Overland Park, KS,
  • Responsible for brand development, image, graphics.
  • Developed all sales and marketing materials.
  • Led sales effort and set 70 distriibutors in four months.
  • Responsible for all sales efforts and all proposals.
  • Developed sales training materials and executed training.
  • Responsible for daily business.
  • Supported the sales team in writing proposals and closing contracts.
  • Closed an average of 10 sales calls each quarter.
07/1999 to 05/2008 Director of Market Styling and Innovation Curbell Inc | Richmond, VA,
  • Responsible for custom product design for corporations, stadiums, key customers.
  • Developed product strategy for market.
  • Responsible for trend research and innovation for product development.
  • Responsible for national promotion of J & J and Inviision brands in US.
  • Awarded 9 sales territory growth awards.
  • Specialized inArchitectural and Interior Design Sales effort.
  • Hired to do A & D Sales in Midwest, was promoted to Strategic Accounts.
  • Promoted to Director of Market Styling and Innovation.
  • Hosted mill visits, corporate events, created special events.
  • Notable customers include
  • Exceeded regional annual sales target by 300%.
  • Supervised a sales force of 90 sales associates.
1994 to 1999 Owner ANNETTE JOHNSON AND ASSOCIATES INTERIOR DESIGN | City, STATE,
  • Owner of studio offering commercial and residential design.
  • Led team of 4 designers.
  • Responsible for sales, marketing, design, project management, financials.
  • Collaborated with builders and owners.
  • Special focus in Senior Care, Senior Living Facilities.
  • Closed an average of 8 sales calls each quarter.
1992 to 1994 Outside Sales Representative PINK SUPPLY | City, STATE,
  • Responsible for the sales of office furniture specializing in senior care.
  • Developed strategies for introduction in the marketplace.
  • Taught sales strategies to peers.
  • Collaborated with sales force of 40 people.
  • Exceeded regional annual sales target by 30%.
1984 to 1992 Interior Design and Sales Professor DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE | City, STATE,
  • Developed customized sales and management training programs for businesses..
  • Lead sales educator for the sales and marketing department.
  • Taught in the Interior Design and Sales Department.
  • Hired 70 adjunct faculty over a 6-long period.
  • Closed an average of 20 sales calls each quarter.  Recruiting students and faculty.
  • Created the evening Interior Design and Sales Program. Managed and organized all schedules.
  • Grew the enrollment of the program by 200%,
07/2013 to Current Owner, Consultant Signare Group LLC Design + Marketing | City, STATE,
    Consultant to a variety of clients.  Provided sales training, marketing strategies, implemented marketing directions, worked on trade show booths.  Image and Brand Consultant.  Consultant on product development. 100% responsible for sales, contracts, invoicing, marketing and anything else that needed to be done.
Education
Expected in MBA | Business / Leadership UNIVERSITY ST. THOMAS, Minneapolis, MN GPA:
  • Continuing education in Business Development
  • Adjunct faculty at UST.
Expected in 1 2010 MBA | Mini, , GPA:
  • Continuing education in [topic]
Expected in 1 1985 Elements of Effective Instruction | , , GPA:
  • Continuing education in
Expected in 1 1985 Masters of Leadership | WILLLOW CREEK LEADERSHIP TRAINING, , GPA:
  • Continuing education in [topic]
Expected in Preparing Educators for Leadership, 1989 WILSON LEARNING, Certified facilitator for "Counselor Selling" | UNVIERSITY OF MINNESOTA, St. Paul, MN GPA:
Expected in Interior Design and Sales Degree Practical Business Management Degree | DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Rosemount, MN GPA:
Skills
brand management, brand development, Business Management, Color, Counselor, product design, product development, educator, special events, financials, focus, forecasting, graphics, image, Innovation, Instruction, Interior Design, Leadership, Director, marketing, Market, marketing materials, materials, office, mill, project management, promotion, proposals, Public Speaking, research, Selling, Sales, sales and management, sales training, strategy, Strategic, training programs, Trend

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School Attended

  • UNIVERSITY ST. THOMAS
  • Mini
  • WILLLOW CREEK LEADERSHIP TRAINING
  • UNVIERSITY OF MINNESOTA
  • DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Design
  • Consultant
  • VP of Sales promoted to President
  • Director of Market Styling and Innovation
  • Owner
  • Outside Sales Representative
  • Interior Design and Sales Professor
  • Owner, Consultant

Degrees

  • MBA
  • MBA
  • Elements of Effective Instruction
  • Masters of Leadership
  • Preparing Educators for Leadership, 1989 WILSON LEARNING, Certified facilitator for "Counselor Selling"
  • Interior Design and Sales Degree Practical Business Management Degree

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