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John Parisi

Burke,Virginia

Summary

Twenty plus years in the business field including publishing, customer service, and marketing using multiple skill sets of interacting with the public, corporate marketing departments, hotels, local attractions, and transportation.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

American Automobile Association, AAA
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Providing member experiences by representing AAA products and services.
  • Up/cross sell AAA products including new memberships, credit cards and insurance referrals.
  • Plan domestic travel vacations.
  • Answering incoming overflow calls for Roadside Assistance during high call volumes

Publisher - Business Development

DC Metro Plus Magazine
12.2002 - 12.2020
  • Founded and published successful regional hospitality and visitor's guide to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
  • Interacted regularly with hotels, attractions, and dining establishments.
  • Designed and developed supporting social media platforms.
  • Hired, trained and managed all staff including sales, office support, production, and client development

National Sales Manager

Cruiseweb.com
11.2001 - 12.2002
  • I directed a telemarketing and sales office of 20+ sales associates for this internet travel and cruise company.
  • Hired and trained all sales personnel.
  • Wrote a new sales training manual.
  • Responsible for stabilizing employee turnover.
  • Consistently met and superseded all sales goal.

Director North American Sales and Operations

Uniphoto Stock Photography-FPG International
09.1994 - 11.2001
  • Managed, motivated, and developed all United States and Canada sales and marketing efforts for this London based company.
  • Led operation resulting in a 150% sales growth from four American offices, with a staff of 30.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership, skillful communication and negotiations skills resulting in minimal staff turnover.

Education

B.S - Business Administration, Communications

American University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Management Skills
  • Operations Management
  • Event Planning
  • Accounting & Financial Acumen
  • Client Relationships
  • Employee Management
  • Product Recommendations
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Sales Expertise
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

American Automobile Association, AAA
01.2020 - 01.2022

Publisher - Business Development

DC Metro Plus Magazine
12.2002 - 12.2020

National Sales Manager

Cruiseweb.com
11.2001 - 12.2002

Director North American Sales and Operations

Uniphoto Stock Photography-FPG International
09.1994 - 11.2001

B.S - Business Administration, Communications

American University
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