I'm the Sales Manager for Walz Label & Mailing Systems. I managed a team of employees in two Illinois offices. We have business customers in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. My responsibilities include...* Major Accounts* Sales Training and Sales Management.* Customer Service Management.* All Supplier and Vendor Relationships.* Marketing & Advertising (Print, Media and Online).* Managing Lease Portfolios (Internal Leasing and Leasing Partners).Walz Label & Mailing Systems is the largest independent label and mailing vendor in the State of Illinois.Walz Label & Mailing Systems sells and services business office equipment. We are a locally-owned company that provides integrated mail, messaging, and document management solutions for businesses & organizations of all sizes. Walz has been in business for over 58 years in Illinois!Please contact me to learn more about how Walz can work with your company or organization. My e-mail is bellis@walzeq.com and my phone number is (309) 698-1500.

Walz Label & Mailing Systems sells and services business office equipment. We are a locally-owned company that provides integrated mail, messaging, and document management solutions for businesses & organizations of all sizes. Walz has been in business for over 50 years in Illinois!Walz Label & Mailing Systems is the largest independent label and mailing vendor in the State of Illinois. I'm responsible for new and current business development within my territory. Please contact me to learn more about how Walz can work with your company or organization. My e-mail is bellis@walzeq.com and my phone number is (309) 698-1500.* Effective January 2014, I was promoted to Senior Territory Manager at Walz Label & Mailing Systems. I work with all State of Illinois government programs, contracts and bids. I also conduct training for new employees on all of our product offerings.

As a Chamber Ambassador I worked with all of the Peoria-Area Chamber member companies. In this volunteer position, I helped new chamber members network with other businesses in the area. I attended and participated in ground breaking events, grand openings, ribbon cuttings and all Chamber workshops, seminars and tradeshows. I've enjoyed making numerous professional contacts throughout all of Central Illinois. Highly recommend this volunteer experience! I was presented with the award of "Ambassador of the Year" in 2008-2009.

I was a consultant in this project.• Organize and facilitate sales meetings, conference calls and web-based presentations to local businesses regarding advertising and marketing opportunities• Utilize communication and technology skills to make presentations regarding services and products to current and potential clients• Collaborate with colleagues, clients to prospect for new clients, including cold-calling, networking• Generate and submit advertising and sales proposals, including negotiating pricing on tight deadlines• Respond to the products, services and advertising requirements of numerous clients

(Position was eliminated due to economic and marketplace conditions)• Facilitate the sales process within the divisions of new business development, client retention, and marketing with a results driven philosophy • Increase and maintain the sales volume of assigned accounts through prospecting and fostering positive business relationships locally and nationally• Formulate and execute plans for account retention, prospect research, and proposal generation• Assertively enhance relationships and increase sales from present and prospective customers• Project business on an annual basis through quarterly goal setting• Be responsive to needs of all customers and prospects in a manner that promotes positive image and continued business success

I was a consultant in this project for WMBD 31 & FOX 43 in Peoria, IL• Develop internet sales from local and national advertisers for online advertising products, initiatives and individualized marketing campaigns• Manage a team of 12 account executives and assist 2 local sales managers with internet sales components of integrated marketing campaigns• Manage the evolution and execution of company’s internet strategy for revenue development• Prepare and report monthly budget plans• Assist webmaster in design and development of website and administrator functions

• Software and Hardware Installation and testing of all technology used by company personnel• Report and updated current status via internal ticketing and tracking system• Desktop support for both Windows / MAC platforms• Printer / Network troubleshooting, including preparing all documentation