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Amy Cook

Elkhorn,Ne

Summary

  • Results-driven professional with over 18 years of sales experience.
  • Pursuing an opportunity that capitalizes on successful sales and territory management experience.
  • Talented in building and leveraging solid business relationships
  • Dedicated individual who is committed to success and thrives in competitive environments

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Consultant

Office Depot
03.2010 - Current
  • Work with Strategic Managers to grow business in both private and public sector
  • Troubleshoot with decision makers on how to best utilize grants and funds in the most efficient way
  • Met with team on a regular basis to introduce new products to customer and grow relationship
  • Hold dinner programs to ensure good product to customer knowledge
  • Successfully lead customer trade shows.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Account Manager

Office Depot
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • Responsible for an existing book of business worth 4 million in both private and public sector
  • Exceeded sales goal of 12 percent growth both years
  • Successfully sold 'New Product' categories in order to achieve goal
  • Met with decision makers on regular basis to discuss opportunities and cost savings
  • Successfully targeted Hospitals, Franchise Headquarters, K-12, Medium business.
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.

Business Development Manager

Office Depot
11.2005 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for bringing on new business accounts over 100K/YR in the supply sales
  • Rookie of the Year for the district in 2005
  • Met with decision makers in order to introduce products and procedures.
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.

Executive Recruiter

Eggers Consulting
08.2004 - 11.2005
  • Successfully billed out 400K.
  • Worked in the Hospital division where I successfully placed Director level and above.
  • Recruiter of the Month for October 2004.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality candidates in a timely manner.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly while maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
  • Built an extensive network of industry connections, increasing the availability of top-tier candidates.

Executive Team Lead

Target
08.2003 - 08.2004
  • Responsible for management of sales floor
  • Responsible for hiring and firing of sales associates
  • Member of the College Recruitment Team
  • Helped m Team Leads grow in their positions at Target through leadership and coaching.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources & Family Science -

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
08.2003

Skills

Client Relationship Building

Account Management

Team Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Strategic Planning

Converting leads

Timeline

Service Consultant

Office Depot
03.2010 - Current

Account Manager

Office Depot
01.2008 - 03.2010

Business Development Manager

Office Depot
11.2005 - 01.2008

Executive Recruiter

Eggers Consulting
08.2004 - 11.2005

Executive Team Lead

Target
08.2003 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources & Family Science -

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Amy Cook