Currently a regional account manager for the Midwest. Cover Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Manage $10 Million of retail sales. Responsible for cross selling of brands to key account within the territory. Provide feedback to management on product success, executed promotions and support for key accounts. Prepare business plans, target lists and prioritize accounts in line with territory and division business plans.

· In 2010 grew territory sales 8% in difficult economic market· Call on paint chains (corporate and independent) at management and sales rep level to build relationships and increase sales. · Gain market share from competitive products by educating retailers, contractors and consumers of the benefits of 3M products over competitors. · Execute promotional programs, advertising campaigns and selling events

· Collected sports highlights from multiple databases for hosts to use during radio show. · Answered and screened telephone calls for local shows · Reviewed and edited highlights and interviews for St. Louis Cardinals Pre and Post Game Shows

Planned and organized floor displays.Discussed latest merchandise trends and consulted with customers.Tracked and documented sales per hour.Provided a high level of customer service.

Planned and implemented "Strike Out MS" Bowling Event. Recruited 150+ volunteers.Prepared event materials, budgets, timelines, and reports.Coordinated all aspects of the event with donors, volunteers and University staff.

Organized effective meetings: Service for Sight Opportunities.Developed and presented PowerPoint slide shows regarding Service for Sight.Coordinated calendar of events. Community Service for the Blind Volunteered 200 + hours Collected eye glasses.Created touch and feel books for visually impaired children.Participated in Audio- Reader program: an organization that records people reading from newspapers, magazines, books, etc.