CHERYL WERNKE
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Forward-thinking Sales Manager equipped with skills to drive consistent growth and maximize company profits. Cultivates strong and loyal partnerships with a variety of businesses to sustain and grow revenue. Born connector and persuasive communicator and negotiator.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Administrator
EagleQuest
Las Vegas, NV
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed Scrapbooking Department-
- Team Management
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Creative Concept Development
- Seasonal Display Design
- Handled sensitive documents with the utmost discretion, adhering to company policies and confidentiality standards
- Tenant account management, compliant lease agreements, monthly receivables
- Charity Baskets (Monthly) sourced value orientated unique gifts to maintain budgets
- Event Planning -designed visually stunning backdrops for photo opportunities for all holidays, birthdays and special occasions
- Creative Store Decorator- skilled in conceptualizing and executing themes in the retail spaces optimizing customer engagement, and meeting tight deadlines with precision
Regional Senior Corporate Sales Manager/ Project Manager
Wessco International
Los Angeles, CA
10.2000 - 09.2020
- Responsible soliciting sales to domestic and global luxury corporate hotels & retail markets
- Closed sales through strong client rapport & expert product knowledge which consistently exceeded annual goals
- Design, R&D, sourcing, & manufacturing in-room, retail & custom products globally, calculated costs
- Sold CPG goods domestically & internationally based on licensing parameters, brand & generic
- Negotiated contracts & terms
- Responsible for annual forecasts, operating budgets, trade shows & travel expenses for team
- Managed Las Vegas office, hired, trained and supervised sales staff
- Metrics for revenue, P&L statements, financials, etc
Education
Two-year Certificate - Hotel, Restaurant & Culinary Management
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Administration
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV01.1993
Some College (No Degree) - Regional Foods, Wines and Travel, Summer Program
Ecole Hoteliere De Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland1990
Skills
- Rapport and Relationship Building
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Communicator and Listener
- Strong Work Ethic
- Financial records analysis
- Computer Literate
- Emotional Intelligence
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Work Prioritization
- Sales techniques
- Contract Management
- Clear Communication
Timeline
Executive Administrator
EagleQuest
12.2022 - 11.2024
Regional Senior Corporate Sales Manager/ Project Manager
Wessco International
10.2000 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Administration
University of Nevada
Two-year Certificate - Hotel, Restaurant & Culinary Management
Santa Barbara City College
Some College (No Degree) - Regional Foods, Wines and Travel, Summer Program
Ecole Hoteliere De Lausanne