Performance-oriented leader offering 20 year record of achievement. History of surpassing sales objectives, building relationships through impeccable guest service and creating strategic networks to drive revenue and sales.
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Maria DeBono
4672 McDonald Court, Brighton,MI
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
California Closets
Sales Designer
12.2019 - Current
Job overview
- In home consultations to design and sell custom storage solutions using proprietary CAD software.
- Manage 25+ concurrent client projects while maintaining quality standards and high - touch customer service, using a CRM tool.
- Ranked in the top two company wide performers for 5 consecutive years.
- Surpassed sales targets by 200% within the first year and broke a longstanding company sales record by 116% in 2024
- Drove the highest sales grown in business development/trade partnerships across the organization consistently.
- Maintained a close rate of over 70% for 5 consecutive years
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities through trade shows, networking events and industry partnerships.
Long Island Beach House
Bed and Breakfast Owner / Operator
06.2012 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Owned, operated and managed island property and home
- Built long-term valued based customer relationships
- Maintained 5-Star customer service
- Responsible for 90%+ occupancy rate
- Direct sales and customer service point of contact
- Problem resolution expert
- Identified local, national and international public relation opportunities
Reaching Higher
Mentor Volunteer
04.2009 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Managed annual fundraising gala generating $50,000+ annually
- Leadership course mentor
Education
Cleary UniversityAnn Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration
2006
University Overview
- Graduated magna cum laude
Dale Carnegie Southfield, MI
Communication
2006
University Overview
Oakland Community CollegeFarmington Hills, MI
Associates of Hospitality Management
1998
University Overview
- Graduated magna cum laude
Skills
- Relationship building /Client Development
- Project management
- Networking skills
- Territory management
- Corporate and private events specialist
- Sales generation
- CRM and Salesforce proficiency
- Ability to construct creative solutions
- Proven sales record
Timeline
Sales Designer
California Closets
12.2019 - Current
Bed and Breakfast Owner / Operator
Long Island Beach House
06.2012 - 08.2019
Mentor Volunteer
Reaching Higher
04.2009 - 01.2012
Cleary University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Dale Carnegie
Communication
Oakland Community College
Associates of Hospitality Management
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