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Fort Collins, Colorado Area

• Assisted Northern Colorado residents buy and sell residential real estate• Searched & identified properties, prepared documentation, and negotiated on behalf of buyers• Worked with sellers to prepare & market home, provided accurate valuations, communicated with potential buyers and their agents, and facilitated transaction processes• Positively represented RE/MAX Advanced at community activities and client events

Greater Denver Area

As Key Account Manager, I managed all aspects of Miller International's business with national retailer, Tractor Supply Co. • Presented new product lines and seasonal assortments to buyers• Analyzed retail sales data and suggested product assortments that met retailer's needs and facilitated growth• Provided reports and collaborated with buyers to finalize purchase orders• Tracked sales, sell through, inventory turn, and margin with SAP Business One and tailored future seasonal assortments to maximize retailer profits• Ensured stores maintain appropriate inventory levels by adjusting purchase orders as needed• Carefully prepared SKU spreadsheets with product data so all information loaded into retailer’s system was current and accurate• Modified in-store display to meet retailer's needs and coordinated production and distribution with third party vendor• Assisted retailer’s team in developing planograms and point of sale signage that encourages customer engagement• Coordinated with vendors to ensure new stores receive fixtures and signage on time• Merchandised new in-store displays and provided product training to store employees• Networked with store managers to identify growth opportunities

Greater Denver Area

As a Territory Account Manager, I managed and grew our business with independent retailers in SC, NC, VA, WV, PA, MD, DE, NJ, NY, MA, VT, and NH. • Achieved over 100% sales growth in first year, and maintained consistent growth in subsequent years• Understood retailers’ needs and present new product assortments to meet their retail goals• Exceeded sales goals by up-selling and cross selling• Entered, adjusted, and tracked purchase orders with AS400 and Blue Cherry• Tracked sales data and territory trends with IBM Cognos and Microsoft Power BI to help company predict future inventory needs• Provided reports and feedback for design team to tailor existing products and develop new products to meet market needs in rapidly changing retail environment• Developed Excel purchase order spreadsheet to increase efficiency in submitting purchase orders• Managed travel expenses and submitted timely expense reports

Greater Denver Area

As Retail Event Lead, I managed our trade show involvement and retail event booths across the country.• Led retail event team in planning and executing retail booths at trade shows nationwide where we gained valuable customer feedback while growing brand recognition• Worked with outside vendors to obtain necessary fixtures and signage for product promotion• Implemented procedures to increase efficiency and reduce cost• Managed and motivated up to 40 employees to work as a team and exceed sales goals• Coordinated and booked travel for event staff

Firefighter I Academy

Emt-B Certification

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Equine Science

Minor in Business Administration Honors Program | Teaching Assistant | Magna Cum Laude