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DEBRA PAUL

DEBRA PAUL

Sausalito,CA

Summary

My goal is to align my gifts and be an essential team player in a company in a company that is progressive in creating good things in the world. My genius is excellent customer service that continues to create a network of customers and business that builds on the brand. . SUMMARY With over 10 + years of experience, I provide stellar and financially savvy service with solid results. I create opportunities in a highly innovative, friendly, and mutually supportive manner. I am an agile and forward-thinking sales professional with a highly successful track record in business development. My natural leadership and insightful interpersonal skills nurture strong relationships with industry partners and customers. Focused [Job Title] supporting collaborative business strategies for long-term growth and success. Nurtures new and existing relationships through excellent communication, sound judgment and refined negotiation skills. Eager to improve administrative processes and resource coordination to maximize productivity and fiscal returns.

Work History

Sales Manager

U-KONSERVE
Sausalito, CA
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Developed new business through multiple channels of distribution for this award winning and B Corporation-certified line of quality, sustainable, and reusable food-storage solutions
  • National Accounts
  • Coached founders to create solid team with 2 separate offices
  • Created relationships with influential organizations for new distribution channels
  • Coached Employees & Founders through 3 separate company purchases, 2 of which were during the pandemic
  • Educated customers and end users about sustainability and

Volunteer Coordinator & Volunteer

PACHAMAMA ALLIANCE
San Francisco, CA
01.2005 - Current
  • To empower indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador to preserve their lands and culture and to educate and inspire individuals globally to bring forth a thriving, just and sustainable world
  • Oversaw training and mentoring of up to 150 new team members each quarter.
  • Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission for each gathering. All meetings were lead with intentions giving the team members purpose.

Board Member

GOLDEN GATE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING
Corte Madera, CA
01.2016 - Current
  • Non-profit spiritual center with 125 members
  • Core Counsel
  • Esponsible for planning and implementing changes for the church
  • Head of Visioning
  • Ead visioning for the church.

Director of Sales

LOUVELLE PTY LTD
Brisbane, Australia
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Hired to launch a new line of luxury beauty and travel accessories designed in Australia to the US
  • Strategically created a project plan to introduce Louvelle nationwide
  • Hit targets with Key Accounts & opened within 6 months, with sales 100 % over projections
  • Recruited & trained 140 Sales Representatives and Key Account Managers in showrooms in every major market in 6 months
  • Leveraged existing relationships to place line with top showrooms, retailers and in the public eye of the most prestigious catalogs.

Director of Sales & New Business Development Manager

HAIKU
Berkeley, Seattle
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Haiku designs poetically functional bags known for their top quality and sustainable materials
  • Determined new channels of distribution and launched there by working closely with the Brand Manager and the Creative and Marketing teams to determine design needs
  • Hired, managed and trained top sales representatives in the Outdoor Retail Channels
  • Managed Key Accounts
  • Worked to create a greater percentage of market share with new distribution channels
  • Transitioned Haiku to new corporate owners
  • Acted as liaison between CEO of Carry Gear, LLC & reps
  • Built Haiku’s reputation quickly in new distribution channels by aligning with significant professional organizations including ISPA
  • Collaborated with the creative team by providing feedback & design ideas for new channels
  • Initiated programs and merchandise selection for new channels of distribution.

Director of Sales

MCEVOY RANCH, ODE
Petaluma, CA
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • A line of sustainable, 100% extra virgin olive oil, luxury bath and body products
  • Worked closely with 80 Acres (now ODE) founders to determine sales channels and placed the line in national showrooms and retailers.
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
  • Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches.

Stewardship Core Counsel

Pachamama Alliance
San Francisco, CA
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Worked closely with Lynne Twist, co-founder, to raise funds and raise awareness about sustainability.
  • Planned events with the Stewardship Team to bring community to high donors.
  • Lead trips with my partner, head of the Stewardship Circle to raise awareness and fundraise.

Education

B.A. - Psychology and Manpower Management

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

RsCP Licensed Spiritual Practitioner (licensed spiritual counselor) Leadership Trainings Effective Action Consulting 2017 – present - undefined

CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

Skills

Business Development

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Timeline

Sales Manager

U-KONSERVE
01.2016 - 01.2021

Board Member

GOLDEN GATE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING
01.2016 - Current

Director of Sales

LOUVELLE PTY LTD
01.2016 - 01.2017

Director of Sales & New Business Development Manager

HAIKU
01.2013 - 01.2016

Director of Sales

MCEVOY RANCH, ODE
01.2009 - 01.2011

Volunteer Coordinator & Volunteer

PACHAMAMA ALLIANCE
01.2005 - Current

Stewardship Core Counsel

Pachamama Alliance
01.2005 - 01.2011

B.A. - Psychology and Manpower Management

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

RsCP Licensed Spiritual Practitioner (licensed spiritual counselor) Leadership Trainings Effective Action Consulting 2017 – present - undefined

CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

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