Outside Sales: Business Development & Relationship Builder.After 28 years, designing, managing and executing global visual merchandising program and store decor packages, I have enthusiastically jumped in to sales and business development for one of the leading plastic distributors and manufacturers in Indianapolis. The past eight years of building long lasting personal relationships with my customers has been some of the most rewarding work of my career.Visual Merchandising Director: Program Manager & Designer PlannerPlanning and design of global visual merchandising programs, utilizing new business development strategies, lean manufacturing methods, and green sustainability initiatives to accomplish industry- leading designs and cost effective production solutions, generating resource optimization and exceeding corporate goals and business objectives.Highlight of QualificationsHighly accomplished and driven professional in the global visual merchandising field, carrying more than 20 years of industry experience, work history, and progressive career development with one of the industry’s leading providers of visual marketing and merchandising solutions. Seasoned in lean manufacturing techniques and the application of green sustainability methods. Proven track record of delivering top quality programs in both the new business development and the re-merchandising arenas.Specialties: Sales - Creative Development – Lead Design & Development of Retail Programs – Project ManagementNew Business Development – Qualified Visual Merchandiser – Key Relationship Development Advanced Presentation Skills – Ability to Educate – Strategic Planning – Resource DevelopmentTimeline Management – Cross-functional Team Management – Highly Developed Attention to DetailPOP & POS – Strong Macintosh Ability – Adobe Creative Suite – Microsoft Office – Basic AutoCAD