KAREN CARDOZO

Managing, maintaining and developing retail shops from Ocala, Orlando, Sebring, to Punta Gorda. Representing 12 vendors with product knowledge and goal setting for the territory. Self-motivating, driven to build the business. Attendance at the Atlanta Gift show twice a year.

• Built deep relationships with store managers, business owners and distribution partner sales teams by employing industry expertise and knowledge, retail strategies and sales tactics.

Represented two vendors covering the state of Florida. Responsibilities included the same as One Coast Gift Division. Increased profits with strategic territory expansion and acquisition of new customers.

Became the first sales person selling their new new gift collections. Given a goal every year that was exceeded throughout my career. Established, developed and maintained business relationships with the current customer base as well as developing new customers.

• Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.