Hardworking employee with sales, customer service, multitasking and time management skills. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Forward-thinking and confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
NW Connections
, CA
01.2023 - Current
Researched industry trends to ensure competitive pricing structures were maintained.
Maintained relationships with existing customers while seeking new ones.
Identified opportunities for process improvement within the organization.
Built successful partnerships with other businesses in related industries.
Implemented procedures for tracking sales leads from initial contact through conversion.
Project Management Director/Senior Sales Manager
Madone dba NutriStudents K-12
CA - MN
01.2020 - 02.2023
Nurture and build a pipeline of K-12 food service directors and administrators
Execute sales strategies into the educational market and contribute to building a sales strategy into other target markets (healthcare, senior living, correctional, etc.) Coordinate and oversee the successful launch of integrated SaaS platform
Work closely with our software developer and web designers
Participate in trade shows, collaborate with marketing, run multiple weekly meetings
Analyzed project requirements and identified resources needed for successful completion.
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty-LA Harbor
CA
04.2016 - 01.2020
Advised clients on market trends and local real estate conditions, helping them make informed decisions.
Coordinated with appraisers, title companies, lenders, home inspectors and other third parties to ensure a successful closing process.
Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers to reach agreement on price and terms of sales.
Account Executive
Dekra-Lite-Santa Ana
CA
01.2019 - 12.2019
Create, coordinate and execute holiday event programs for new and existing clients
Manage pricing, contracts and product allocation
Generate new business via lead retrieval, cold calling and renewals.
Vice President of Sales
Trident Case-Ontario
CA
01.2014 - 03.2015
Managed and mentored a team of 6 Account Managers to handle a rapidly growing case manufacturer with over $30M in sales quotas
Established new sales channels within the wireless, retail, educational, government and healthcare arenas
Work directly with all level of retailers to sell in product and create marketing and merchandising activities
Created and negotiated contracts and reseller agreements with our partners and managed the strategic relationships
Set-up promotions, rebates, buy-downs and discounts within our distribution clients
Accountable for creating and setting tiered pricing on our products and communicate it to our internal and external customers
Responsible for helping to more than double sales from previous year
Created processes and procedures to more effectively monitor and report sales and pricing.
Director of Sales, Accessories
Nokia, Inc – US Headquarters
Irving, TX
02.1997 - 04.2010
Managed the sales and customer relationships within my product and business area while driving towards an overall goal of $45M with gross margin targets of 50%
Handled largest Accessory product customers in Nokia account base, including, AT&T Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and others
Conducted sales trainings for external customers as well as internal employees.
Main focus on sales growth and profitability of the Mobile Enhancements business, driving the short-term tactical campaigns and day-to-day sales efforts as well as strategic channel development
Sales Planning-Monthly forecasting (13 months forward looking) and bi-weekly planning directly with customers
Responsible for creating and overseeing marketing activities in small carrier, indirect, retailer and internet channels: Includes promotions tailored to consumers, retailers/agents, spiffs to sales reps or a combination thereof
Includes overseeing point-of-sales material, displays and print ads
Working directly with Nokia approved ad agencies
Education
Associate of Arts - Merchandising And Buying Operations
Western Business College
Skills
Team Leadership
Relationship Building
Quick Learner
Highly Motivated
Action Oriented
Strong problem solving and communication skills
Understand markets and cultural differences
Project Planning
Procedure Development
Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite Expert
Require minimal supervision; equally comfortable working from home or office based locations
Proficient in SalesForce, Pardot, NetSuite, Slack, Box, Keap
Timeline
Independent Contractor
NW Connections
01.2023 - Current
Project Management Director/Senior Sales Manager
Madone dba NutriStudents K-12
01.2020 - 02.2023
Account Executive
Dekra-Lite-Santa Ana
01.2019 - 12.2019
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty-LA Harbor
04.2016 - 01.2020
Vice President of Sales
Trident Case-Ontario
01.2014 - 03.2015
Director of Sales, Accessories
Nokia, Inc – US Headquarters
02.1997 - 04.2010
Associate of Arts - Merchandising And Buying Operations
Western Business College
Activities And Hobbies
Volunteering at Meals on Wheels, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce events, Ronald McDonald House and Marine Mammal Care Center.
I also paint, craft, and love to cook.
Activities And Hobbies
Volunteering at Meals on Wheels, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce events, Ronald McDonald House and Marine Mammal Care Center.