Sharon Cohune
Danville,CA
Summary
Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 20-year career. Experience in marketing and sales, excellent customer service and retaining accounts through attention to customer needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a friendly and positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Professional Artist with keen eye for detail, color and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist, Entrepreneur
Sharon Cohune Fine Art
01.2004 - Current
- Created line of note cards, prints and Giclée's sold to gift shops, home décor and design companies.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters. Created custom and paintings using fine oils, on high quality linen board.
- Sales of original paintings range from $500 to $5000.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
Northern California Sales Manager
Garden Art, Div. Valley Crest Tree Corp.
09.2006 - 11.2007
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Grew sales by 50%, and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Met with landscape architects, building owners, delivering presentations, and educating on product and services.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating trust and excellent servicing of accounts. Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills
Business Owner
Commercial Interiorscapes
02.1981 - 12.1999
- Consulted with building owners, landscape architects, and property managers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets. Revenues exceeded targeted amount for last five years of business.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Company Owner
The Garden Party
02.1995 - 12.1997
- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
- Resolved customer service issues with timely and professional resolutions.
- Hired, trained and managed staff to cultivate productive and efficient workforce.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art
Diablo Valley College
San Ramon, CA06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics/Business
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.1974
Skills
- Leadership
- Sales oriented
- Creative
- Sales Presentation
- Team player, with strong autonomous abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Time management, attention to detail
- Client Relationships
Accomplishments
- Built a relationship with Valley Art Gallery and Blackhawk Gallery to showcase artwork as well as line of note cards.
- Commissioned by several individuals and families to create local landscape pieces of art for their homes.
- Invited to paint en plein air during the AAUW Garden Tour for the benefit to raise money for local scholarships.
Affiliations
- Blackhawk Gallery, Valley Art Gallery
- American Association of University Women
- Pleasanton Art League, Alamo Danville Art Society
- California Art Association
Timeline
Northern California Sales Manager
Garden Art, Div. Valley Crest Tree Corp.
09.2006 - 11.2007
Artist, Entrepreneur
Sharon Cohune Fine Art
01.2004 - Current
Company Owner
The Garden Party
02.1995 - 12.1997
Business Owner
Commercial Interiorscapes
02.1981 - 12.1999
Associate of Arts - Art
Diablo Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics/Business
Arizona State University
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