Maria Eliades
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate and resourceful sales leader, successful in cultivating strong relationships and enhancing the customer experience. Efficient, organized, and able to work under pressure. Highly motivated and eager to make an impact.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales
Shappy Pretzel Co.
Los Angeles, CA
2021 - Current
- Collaborated with high-profile clients including Live Nation, Netflix, and Paramount Studios, to provide specialized orders for over 200 sporting events, concerts, and premieres.
- Developed and maintained relationships with breweries, movie theaters, and restaurants to establish wholesale accounts.
- Pursued strategic opportunities for sales growth, using high-traffic events such as Super Bowl Weekend to net $12,000 revenue in 3 days.
- Prepared budgets in partnership with the executive accountant to reduce business expenses by 15%.
- Coordinated all phases of sales, including providing quotes, securing deposits, and completing orders.
Mentor, Trainer
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Pasadena, California
2015 - 2023
- Met with assigned students individually to provide intentional, structured, organizational support.
- Performed assessments for hundreds of students to determine a course of action for their academic improvement.
- Communicated face to face with parents, discussing their student's needs and progress.
- Evaluated the progress of over 20 mentees, and provided constructive feedback for their professional development.
- Followed up with past clients via phone and email to encourage updated testing for additional instruction.
Box Office Assistant
Boston Court
Pasadena, California
2019 - 2020
- Processed cash and credit card payments for tickets to theatrical performances using the AudienceView Professional platform.
- Connected with donors and season subscribers to enhance their experience by greeting them, offering upgrades, and providing performance information.
- Prepared detailed reports on transactions and attendance figures for each event.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre - Acting Emphasis
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Public speaking
- Writing
- Relationship building
- Leadership
- Time management
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Cold calling
- G Suite
- Salesforce
Timeline
Director of Sales
Shappy Pretzel Co.
2021 - Current
Mentor, Trainer
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
2015 - 2023
Box Office Assistant
Boston Court
2019 - 2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre - Acting Emphasis
University of Southern California
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