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Sandee Whiteman

Canoga Park,CA
Sandee Whiteman

Summary

Professional Sales Executive with 15 years of experience in attending to customer needs and converting prospects to increase sales. Accomplished in Sales and Marketing, emphasizing service features and benefits, preparing sales order forms and developing reports. Expert in overcoming objections from prospective customers to maximize sales opportunities. A Marketing Guru, able to achieve and promote a business to the highest level. Expertise in Team Leadership and Development. On-hands, and able to work in office or remotely, in a timely matter.

Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

Dan Arnold Photo
Los Angeles, CA

Pr/Marketing Director. (Current Position)
01.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Promote and Market a well known photographer in Architecture, and Interior and Exterior Design, as well High End Real Estate and New Hotel Opening (Photography is the Sale)..
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings
  • Executed optimal sales strategies to achieve commercial goals for all markets
  • Exceeded sales and profit goals by supervising all marketing and planning activities
  • Created and launched enhanced content strategies, improving product conversion
  • Cultivated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives
  • Collected business requirements at all levels to set effective policies and make strategic decisions
  • Developed and implemented digital marketing plans incorporating SEO, social media platforms and video campaigns
  • Researched market competitors to identify potential new products and service opportunities
  • Directed market planning and research to identify new business opportunities

MMM Management And Publications LLC
Los Angeles, CA

Vp of Business/Account Manager
04.2005 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Company based on Publications, Magazines (print and online), Paper Distribution, and Media Ad Sales
  • Managed and maintained client book of 300 accounts and weekly sales records.
  • Increased client revenue by creating effective advertising campaigns.
  • Generated more than $20,000 in revenue each month with book of 300 accounts.
  • Adjusted financial schedules prices by applying supply management department cost information.
  • Negotiated contracts and fees with media professionals to secure pricing.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Verified and posted all accounting entries with ACT to maintain timely, accurate input of all information in accounting system.
  • Identified business prospects through cold calling, networking, marketing and database leads.
  • Developed spreadsheets to track bi-monthly billings, client proposals, contracts, subcontracts and subcontractor licenses.
  • Communicated the sales department and account executives to update account information.
  • Saved costs by negotiating product prices and equalizing freight rates.

CStone Biodegradeables
San Diego, CA

VP Of Sales And Development
07.2010 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • A company that was based in wholesale in bulk form of a alternative paper that was not tree based but limestone based, and was considered waterproof.
  • Made Business Deals with local and national companies in paper sales, as well authors to promote their books, magazines for alternative method as well brochures and restaurant menus for print, etc on this luxury paper.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
  • Increased sales by 17% over a two-year period
  • Oversaw various paper, magazine, print, advertising projects from conceptualization to completion
  • Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction
  • Led team of 10, sales, account receivable, accounts payable, executive assistant, sales assistant and engaged in delivering assistance to customer service department on daily basis
  • Inputted information from customer calls and onsite service visits into the company's system using ACT program, and Quickbooks
  • Developed long-term partnerships with lucrative business customers by promptly addressing areas of concern.
  • Researched books and supplemental materials to use in our study books for our Sales teams.

AquaCabana Magazine
Los Angeles, CA

Vice President of Operations/Senior Staff Writer
05.2006 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • A company that was based out of Las Vegas, a waterproof designed lifestyle magazine that was distributed to the pools. Focus on the hotels and lifestyle around the world.
  • Senior Staff Writer:wrote articles based on different lifestyle, such as beauty, and travel, and food, etc from around the world. Also, monitored and tracked other writers, by editing and designing the contact with the Graphics Department.
  • Managed Events at the Hotels on the opening of the Magazine Release, with Cabana Service and Design to Promote the Hotel as well the Pool and the Magazine.
  • Sales in Media Ads across Local and National, Monitored the staff and closed the final deals by speaking with the Clients, and making the final calls on the appropriate ad space as well numbers for the Sale.
  • Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals.
  • Delivered expert thought leadership recognized for driving process improvements.
  • Boosted company profits by optimizing performance strategies and
  • Increasing efficiency.
  • Set sales budget for all prime costs, loss of goods and controllable to improve cash flow.
  • Established, enforced and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
  • Lead team of 20 employees in all operations including sales, service, parts and office functions.
  • Delivered and implemented staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs alongside robust reporting tool, improving operational quality.
  • Participated in networking events to establish and cement community ties, B2B relationships and industry connections.

CosMD Magazine (Local And National)
Los Angeles, CA

Director Of Sales And Marketing/Sr. Staff Writer
12.2004 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • A Magazine that was geared to market Plastic Surgeons and other Wellness Doctors in Los Angeles as well New York. We had a group of doctors on the board, and would reach the public through Articles and Ads Local and National.
  • Curtis Distribution/in all Barnes and Nobles across the country, as well select Amazon Distribution.
  • Sales and Articles in Ads, which included Lifestyle Restaurants, Healthy Living, Beauty, Travel and more.
  • Optimized sales and marketing directives by closely monitoring employee progress, reviewing regional and local markets and effectively managing inventories
  • Supervised 10 employees to ensure optimal productivity to drive client retention
  • Managed and maintained client book of accounts and weekly sales records
  • Created and directed sales team training and development programs
  • Held weekly one-on-one meetings to review performance, set goals and provide customized coaching
  • Planned and executed promotional events to increase customer engagement and sales revenues
  • Developed Magazine with Graphics Designer with articles and ads per clients
  • Ad Sales profits of over 150,000 in first 3 months to make it go National in Barnes and Noble with Curtis Distribution
  • Senior Staff writer, did the copy writing and article writing for the magazine at Local and National Development

CosMD Cosmeceuticals
Los Angeles, CA

Sales Executive
09.2004 - 05.2006

Job overview

  • A Business that Represented a Broad Band of Plastic Surgeons in Skin Care. Sales Executive to Spas and Hotels, and etc on a National Level
  • Clients included Casino Morango, Hyatt Hotel Palm Springs, Pala Hotel, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Miramonte Resort and Spa Hotel, and Etc the list goes on..
  • Strengthened profit opportunities by developing key customer relationships and managing resources to meet sales objectives
  • Employed techniques such as cold calling, prospecting and networking to land new customers and penetrate new markets
  • Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals
  • Implemented professional sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons
  • National and Local SkinCare for Plastic Surgeons and Med Spas and Spas with over 100 Local and National Business $250,000 in business secured

Clear Channel Media And Entertainment
Riverside, CA

Public Relations Coordinator/Receptionist
01.2000 - 08.2003

Job overview

  • A Company that specializes in Radio/Media and Billboard Advertising. I worked for the Radio Division out of Riverside, CA..As a Public Relations Coordinator for a Country Station 1350am The Toad, and Receptionist/Promotions DJ for the Fm Station 99.1 KGGI FM, 1350am The Toad, and Radio Disney.
  • Promoted and Established a am station that specialized in Country Music, by hiring the street team of 10 girls where we would wear styles similar to Daisy Duke from Duke of Hazards on our Promo Tours on the Streets and Weekend Events. I was the head of the promotions and coordinator team as well having to connect with Media and Ads for Prizes etc..
  • Receptionist handling all the incoming and outgoing phone calls for the radio station representing 3 stations in the building, as well giving out prizes.
  • Looked at Reports every morning at local and national radio stations for ratings and analyzed on how to get the rating up and give suggestions to the General Manager in my own writing to help the radio station improve
  • Organized and helped other departments with their excess work to make sure the Station was running smoothly.
  • Estimated project costs and monitored budgets.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with community members through public relations campaigns.
  • Worked with management to identify trends and developments that might influence PR decisions and strategies.
  • Identified customer needs through market research and analysis.
  • Handled requests for meetings and interviews with company executives and experts.
  • Defined project and company vision, strategies and tactics.
  • Coached less experienced public relations staff members on corporate communications practices.
  • Identified customer needs through market research and analysis and developed forward-thinking strategies.

Education

Theta School of Healing And Science
Los Angeles

Master of Science from Psychology/Healing Certificate of Degree
8 2011

University Overview

Psychology and Healing Certificate in the balance and dna of the brain and how it works in a different capacity with theta brain waves. How to analyze this and also help heal it through different healing methods. It helps with being in management and a life coach with your company as well other people to succeed if want to work in Psychology and Healing Network.

Huron University
Huron, SD

Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management/Marketing
01-2000

University Overview

  • 3.8 GPA
  • Dean's List Honoree 1999
  • Completed professional development in Journalism
  • Volleyball Scholarship (top honors in the sport)
  • Coed Basketball Team, (All state winners)
  • 10 psych classes taken throughout to analyze life and also help with business strategy for career.
  • Type 90 wpm
  • Word, Powerpoint, and Excel

Skills

  • Consultative and relationship selling
  • Brand-building strategies
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Market intelligence
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • National account management
  • Sales tracking
  • Profit and revenue-generating strategies
  • Sales territory growth
  • Complex project negotiations
  • Sales process
  • Service-driven sales
  • Key account development

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Pr/Marketing Director. (Current Position)

Dan Arnold Photo
01.2014 - Current

VP Of Sales And Development

CStone Biodegradeables
07.2010 - 12.2013

Vice President of Operations/Senior Staff Writer

AquaCabana Magazine
05.2006 - 09.2013

Vp of Business/Account Manager

MMM Management And Publications LLC
04.2005 - 01.2014

Director Of Sales And Marketing/Sr. Staff Writer

CosMD Magazine (Local And National)
12.2004 - 01.2008

Sales Executive

CosMD Cosmeceuticals
09.2004 - 05.2006

Public Relations Coordinator/Receptionist

Clear Channel Media And Entertainment
01.2000 - 08.2003

Theta School of Healing And Science

Master of Science from Psychology/Healing Certificate of Degree

Huron University

Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management/Marketing
Sandee Whiteman