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San Gabriel Valley, CA

San Gabriel Valley, CA

Revolution Prep is an innovative tutoring company using live, one-on-one online instruction with professional, full-time tutors. In my role, I work with schools all over the Los Angeles area, giving parent presentations and mock ACT and SAT exams. I work closely with school college counselors and administrators.I also work one on one with parents and.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Zendigo is a start up direct sales company selling high quality loose leaf tea and accessories. Focusing on the health benefits of the various teas, Zendigo offers sampling and education at home parties, called "tea experiences". As Director of Field Development, I grew the national sales team from scratch, recruiting and training sales consultants in many.

Southern California

Etcetera, a line of high quality fashion apparel for the discriminating woman, sells the collection via private trunk shows. I grew Etcetera's presence and sales in the Southwest through recruiting, hiring, training, managing and motivating a team of managers and sales consultants.

Los Angeles, CA

Direct Seller of Eco-friendly women’s clothing, made in the USA Developed a strong customer base and delivered outstanding customer service. Trained and managed others to do likewise.

Pasadena, CA

• Party Plan Direct Selling Association Company selling bed and bath linens and comfortwear
• Built a personal sales organization from 1 to over 400 consultants with annual revenues of over $1.5 million.
• Top company personal sales producer with average of $75,000 in personal sales annually and $131,000 in first full year of business.
• Strong recruiter and trainer with 150 personally sponsored consultants.
• Developed team members into leadership roles with 8 direct leaders in first year, and a high of 33 total leaders within down line group.
• First Recipient of the prestigious Private Quarters Hall of Fame award.

Birmingham, AL

• Direct Selling Association Party Plan Company selling decorative home accents and serve wareBegan my career in direct sales with the objective of “making a little extra money”. Soon realized I should accelerate my goal.
• High sales producer. In Top 20 for annual personal sales (out of 25,000 consultants).
• Earned level of Director for high recruiting and sales.
• Earned incentive trip in first season of business.
• Led team of recruits to a successful year.

La Canada, CA

As a writer, I researched and submitted articles for an online bedding retailer. As a professional volunteer, I served as PTA Vice President, La Canada Junior Women's Club Executive Board Member, school classroom volunteer and Religious Education teacher.

City Of Industry, CA

• Retail Chain specializing in Bed and Bath Linens
• Managed a $15 million annual business, making both quantity and quality decisions as to which products to carry in each category for 40 retail stores. Led yearly sales increases.
• Negotiated with vendors for ad dollars, price, co-op for in-store customer “info centers” with information on key categories like down and pillows.
• Worked with store management to educate sales associates on the product, create effective product and knowledge displays, and resolve any issues.
• Helped create, write and be the key spokesperson in several training videos for store salespeople. Delivered training presentations to store managers.

Glendale, CA/City Of Industry, CA

As Assistant Buyer, I created product assortments and executed store rollout of new categories, significantly increasing company sales. As Assistant Store Manager, I contributed to significant store sales growth and greater productivity of the staff, using training, managing and motivating techniques.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Commerce/Marketing, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: International Marketing Program, Spanish Minor

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Debate Champion National Honor Society

Education record