Maria Tepedino
Melville,NY
Summary
Entrepreneurial VP of Sales, Product and Brand Development offering progressive experience in leadership. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams in an international environment. Educator with 25+ years of business experience looking to take skills and experience to a new industry.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Key Note Speaker: Brand Development
FIT on demand speaker for adjunct faculty
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Organized and delivered presentations and discussions to students in showroom setting.
Vice President
BHF International
New York, NY
02.2006 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to increase business with current and prospective customers.
- Identify potential new customers, seek out and develop new brands and new categories with current customers in the evolving industry.
- Manage team of sales associates and coordinators.
- Manage production team for all current production in poregreess from placement to delviery.
- Manage design staff.
Vice President
Norman Graphic Arts
Plainview, NY
06.1995 - 02.2006
- Managed production and design staff while seeking out new business in the area of graphic art design and print production specifically in the home fashion industry.
- Contracted outside printers to print packaging and marketing materials directly related to the design.
English Teacher
The Hewlett School
East Islip, NY
09.1994 - 06.1995
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
Account Coordinator
Triton Advertising
New York, NY
06.1991 - 05.1995
- Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw the design of print, radio and television advertisements.
- Wrote and edited copy for print and catalog advertisements.
- Assisted Account Managers in all aspects of business.
- Assisted on photography shoots.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05-2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05-1991
Skills
- Creative, Marketing and Corporate Communication Writing
- Customer Service
- Staff Development
- Process Improvement
- Client Relationship Building
- Business Development
- Brand Development & Education
- Training and Mentoring
- Account Management
- Decision-Making
- Staff Training
Certification
- NY state certified teacher of English grades 7-12
Timeline
Key Note Speaker: Brand Development
FIT on demand speaker for adjunct faculty
01.2023 - Current
Vice President
BHF International
02.2006 - Current
Vice President
Norman Graphic Arts
06.1995 - 02.2006
English Teacher
The Hewlett School
09.1994 - 06.1995
Account Coordinator
Triton Advertising
06.1991 - 05.1995
Master of Arts - Education
SUNY Stony Brook
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
SUNY Stony Brook
- NY state certified teacher of English grades 7-12
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