PROFILEHighly motivated, proven Sales Professional with creative selling and negotiating abilities and exceptional people skills. Noted for honesty and integrity and for helping clients achieve their goals while simultaneously achieving and exceeding sales and business goals. Strong presentation skills with a unique ability to conceive, design and implement profitable and effective sales strategies. Key strengths in motivation, collaboration and financial management. Comfortable in a fast paced business environment.ACHIEVEMENTSStarted and built several businesses from scratch.Took over a bankrupt company and increased sales 250% making it both profitable and viable enough to sell. Have written and implemented many successful direct marketing campaigns to support sales efforts of businesses, including direct mail, print ads and online material. Consistently over budget (110-153%) in sales with both Xerox and Ikon.Active participant in an intensive year-long business coaching program which covered all major areas of sales and marketing as well training staff and administration.Proven skills in activity and database management to facilitate and manage sales cycles.Comfortable addressing top management in major account sales presentations. Hands on experience in most every aspect of business which provides a deeper knowledge and respect of the different roles each person has in any given organization.Skilled sales force manager and developer: have trained and worked with sales reps in own businesses and for previous employers.Commitment to professional development and life-long learning: Invested consistently in upgrading skills and knowledge throughout career.Specialties: coaching, negotiation, sales, strategic,