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Kathie Gross

Laguna Niguel,CA

Summary

Talented professional sales leader with proven, multi-faceted sales and customer service skills. Excellent reputation for problem resolution, multi-taking and improving customer satisfaction. Seeking a position that utilizes strong interpersonal skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Marketing Manager

Mark Gross & Associates
Irvine , CA
2024.04 - Current
  • Responsibly handled the development, definition and management of multiple social media platforms for the company.
  • Monitored key marketing performance indicators to maintain high operational standards and seize project opportunities.
  • Established strong partnerships with project-related third parties to enhance organizational visibility, development and scalability.

Director of Operations (Career Break)

Gross Family Household
Laguna Niguel , CA
2005.09 - Current
  • Defined, implemented, planned, and organized operational policies and guidelines for 18 years to create a harmonious home environment.
  • Successfully contributed to the attainment of team goals through the implementation of training plans, coaching and performance management.
  • Oversaw a variety of construction projects.
  • Ensured efficient procurement, inventory, and household operations management.
  • Led change and transformation to deliver benefits and align family resources.
  • Managed, motivated, trained and guided child development strategies, resulting in achievements and success.

Senior Account Executive

Old Republic Home Protection
San Ramon , CA
2001.03 - 2005.10
  • Oversaw operations of over 700 offices in a route-based territory.
  • Effectively presented products and services to brokers and agents, utilizing persuasive techniques in individual as well as group scenarios.
  • Achieved improved sales outcomes by effectively leveraging sponsored events, service concessions, promotion of value-added vendor services, and key account management.
  • Managed administrative time to maximize interactive sales efforts.
  • Organized and prioritized work to manage time and meet desired sales goals.
  • Attained Sales Leadership Club recognition for three consecutive years in 2002, 2003, and 2004.

National Account Manager

Simple Technology Inc.
Santa Ana , CA
1998.01 - 2001.02
  • Direct sales and management of high-performance memory upgrade solutions to a national account base of resellers, OEMs, VARs, and distributors.
  • Generated significant revenue and gross profit within 60 days of employment by establishing a new account base.
  • Achieved 20% or more increase in monthly sales goals without fail during my tenure with the company.
  • Executed sales initiatives aimed at strengthening crucial vendor associations and establishing the organization as a sole-sourcing vendor.

Education

Associate of Science - Marketing

Rancho Santiago College
Orange, CA
1988-09

Skills

  • Sharp, innovative and highly professional with ability to communicate customer needs to all levels of management to improve company profitability.
  • Dedicated to task and goal achievement.
  • Proven record of securing repeat commitment from customers.
  • Strongly adept at relationship selling.
  • Exceptional oral and written presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated team player with the ability to work well independently or in a group environment.
  • Proficient and social media content creation.

Timeline

Sales and Marketing Manager

Mark Gross & Associates
2024.04 - Current

Director of Operations (Career Break)

Gross Family Household
2005.09 - Current

Senior Account Executive

Old Republic Home Protection
2001.03 - 2005.10

National Account Manager

Simple Technology Inc.
1998.01 - 2001.02

Associate of Science - Marketing

Rancho Santiago College
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