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Kitty Meddows

Kitty Meddows

Lees Summit,MO

Summary

+ Multi-talented PEOPLE Professional (experienced in SALES, RECRUITING & TRAINING) who GAINS TRUST QUICKLY, with a high EQ, reliable, relatable, respected, charismatic, intelligent and confident.

+ GUTS & GRIT: proven record of tenaciously GAINING NEW BUSINESS & TEAM MEMBERS.

+ Passionate about MANAGING PROJECTS & PROGRESSION

+ GREGARIOUS: at-ease interacting with C-suite, experience working CROSS-FUNCTIONALLY in industries such as Life Sciences, Insurance, Commercial Real Estate and Entrepreneurial Retail.

+ History leading, training and MOTIVATING adults of various ages & professional backgrounds - adept at setting others up for SUCCESS.

+ INDEPENDENT & accountable, also a fervent TEAM PLAYER taking actions with the company's greater good in mind - LOYAL.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sales Director

ZYIA Active
Kansas City, MO
07.2020 - Current
  • Grew new nationwide team of 30+ Independent Reps & onboarded/trained them, empowering them to build own books of business.
  • Broke company record, personally selling $20k in activewear to direct consumers & receiving four promotions in first month.
  • Earned three incentive trips in first two years.
  • Formulated and presented innovative strategies to team members, executives and customers to build foundation for successful sales plans.
  • Consistently serviced customers to maintain active contacts and continuously promote profitable offerings.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.

Client Partner

The Evanston Group
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - 07.2020

LIFE SCIENCES CONSULTING SALES: Continual business development, relationship management, cold calling, networking, sales presentations, digging in to find a need we could fill, working closely with recruiters to ID best candidates for consulting roles, pricing & presenting consultants, negotiating terms two ways, seeing the placement through, ensuring mutual satisfaction

  • Promoted to Client Partner (CP) after only 5mos as Associate CP
  • Brought company up to seven new opportunities per month
  • Broke into five new large accounts

Senior Sales Director

Mary Kay, Inc.
Chicago, IL
02.2010 - 02.2019
  • Created & grew nation-wide sales organization spanning 22 states, involving 300+ sales reps over 9 years
  • #1 in National Area & Top Ten company-wide for team building: growing my team & helping them start businesses successfully
  • Develop, continually adapt & administer business education curricula
  • Focus on motivation: Designed promotions & incentives for team and customer-base building, resulting in increased reorder business
  • Presenter / Keynote Speaker at Nationwide Company Leadership Conferences/Sales Workshops
  • “Rookie of the Year” & achieved top 2% (Director) level in 15 mos
  • Featured in international corporate publication for achievements incl: “Triple Crown” designation in first year as Director, earning $3000 in bonuses
  • “Go Give” Award recipient – given to Director who most exemplifies "the golden rule”, helping others selflessly
  • Achieved Premier Club, qualifying for total of 4 career cars or cash compensation option of $500 per month

Real Estate Services Administrator

CBRE, Inc.
Chicago, IL
12.2007 - 02.2010

Claims Representative & Adjuster

Progressive Insurance
Rosemont, IL
01.2005 - 12.2007

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Business And Marketing

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
12.2004

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Sales & Recruiting
  • Relationship Cultivation
  • Public Speaking
  • Training & Education
  • Team Motivation
  • Customer Engagement

Timeline

Senior Sales Director

ZYIA Active
07.2020 - Current

Client Partner

The Evanston Group
02.2019 - 07.2020

Senior Sales Director

Mary Kay, Inc.
02.2010 - 02.2019

Real Estate Services Administrator

CBRE, Inc.
12.2007 - 02.2010

Claims Representative & Adjuster

Progressive Insurance
01.2005 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Science - International Business And Marketing

University of Oklahoma
Kitty Meddows