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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
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
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, CA
01.1998

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Administration

University of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
01.1993

Some College (No Degree) - Regional Foods, Wines and Travel, Summer Program

Ecole Hoteliere De Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
1990

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
CHERYL WERNKE