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Direct Marketing for Law Firms specializing in home mortgage modification; Managed all start-up responsibilities that enabled business to attract and satisfy clients in need of education and legal assistance to avoid foreclosure.Established logistics including identifying physical location and facilitating rental agreement.Identified and purchased appropriate communication technology equipment including telephones, computers and software.Recruited, trained and hired sales and support personnel.Found legal resource partners and established procedures for client connection unique to each firm. Designed and implemented process for completion of attorney-client agreement and payment receipt.Insured continuing education of staff on developments in legislation that affected all aspects of business.Instituted process to account for commissions for personnel and business results for ownership.Managed flow of incoming leads through variety of sources.Maintained effective working relationship with vendors and partners.

Sales Manager responsible for sales team of five direct and 20 contracted employees. Responsible for distribution network decisions across eleven Midwestern states, covering 2 brands. Grew sustainable sales of abrasives and associated products for automotive repair industry. Member of management leadership team, with National Sales and Marketing Manager, impacting decisions regarding product, promotion, pricing, marketing and North American sales organization.

Manufacturer of automotive refinishing and reconditioning products; Developed viable program to grow business in paint, body, and equipment market. Managed sales team of independent sales agents across U.S. and Canada. Developed brand awareness and maintained profitability.Doubled sales to $800,000 with more expensive product in paint, body and equipment market, while supporting growth in complementary reconditioning market.