Cordelia Swanson
Sales and Administration
Fond du Lac,WI
Summary
Experienced with identifying market opportunities and driving business growth. Utilizes strategic thinking and effective negotiation skills to establish beneficial partnerships. Track record of leading successful business development initiatives and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Specialist
Duluth News Tribune
08.1995 - 03.2017
- Met or exceeded goals for sales, market development, won 1999 ‘Employee Excellence Award’ in Customer Service and Sales, and received a nomination for country-wide award for Knight-Ridder. Launched new products, managed account lists and created new business through a consultative approach. Excellent understanding of print and online marketing tools, copywriting and processes.
Business Development Manager
Marsden Building Maintenance, LLC
04.2017
- Responsible for creating new business through marketing, one-on-one sales meetings, cold calling and networking. Job demanded extensive computer skills with CRM, proposal creation and familiarity with Office and other programs. Exceptional skill at validating customer needs with existing products and services, rendering bids for maximum revenue and maintaining client satisfaction through communication and inspections.
Account Executive – Outside Marketing Consultant
Fox Cities Magazine
08.2024 - 12.2024
- New business generation and community involvement through special projects and organizations.
Business Development Manager
Advanced Maintenance Solutions LLC
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Responsible for creating new business through one-on-one sales meetings, cold calling. Extensive computer skills with CRM, proposal creation and familiarity with Office and other programs. Skilled at validating customer needs with existing services, rendering bids for maximum revenue, maintaining client satisfaction with communication and inspections.
Home Furnishing Consultant
Furniture Mart USA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Every aspect of the sales and customer experience from prospecting, greeting, problem solving, custom furniture creation. Computer skills include special ordering, sales orders, customer maximization and retention, purchase orders, scheduling deliveries, reporting and goal acquisition for multiple lines of products and services.
Sr. Phlebotomy Technician
Biolife Plasma Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
- All areas of center function from Phlebotomy to Medical History, stocking, maintenance/cleaning of equipment/workspaces, biohazardous handling, customer service, safety, reporting, certifications and SOP compliances.
Education
ADEP Program, Organizational Behavior
St. Scholastica
01.2003
Zoology
University of California at Davis
01.1988
High School - undefined
Red Bluff Union High School
06.1987
Skills
- Business development and planning
- Proposals and negotiations
- Customer service
- Relationship building and management
- Verbal and written communication
- Networking strength
- CRM platforms
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, 10-key, copywriting,
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Advanced Maintenance Solutions LLC
04.2025 - 10.2025
Sr. Phlebotomy Technician
Biolife Plasma Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
Account Executive – Outside Marketing Consultant
Fox Cities Magazine
08.2024 - 12.2024
Home Furnishing Consultant
Furniture Mart USA
08.2022 - 08.2024
Business Development Manager
Marsden Building Maintenance, LLC
04.2017
Multimedia Specialist
Duluth News Tribune
08.1995 - 03.2017
Zoology
University of California at Davis
High School - undefined
Red Bluff Union High School
ADEP Program, Organizational Behavior
St. Scholastica
SUMMARY
Looking for rewarding work in my new hometown, alone or with others. A great team player with dedication and excitement for each new day filled with possibilities. In search of my forever vocation.