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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

• Led and developed a team of field sales representatives
• Developed and implemented channel-specific growth strategies across the region in-alignment with global strategy
• Ensured sales and marketing targets were achieved on a quarterly basis
• Led seasonal business and resource planning
• Led seasonal product forecasting, rolling monthly forecasting
• Tracked consumer and product trends to inform sell-in and sell-through tactics

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

- Manage a territory of 60+ accounts in the influential New England region.- Utilize analytic skills to provide weekly/quarterly sales recaps and advise on inventory needs.- Monthly analysis is calculated and used as a framework externally and internally on where business is trending and how to adjust enhance strategies. - Consistently apply rigorous.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Managed, trained and counseled all new hires and conducted trainings and touch base calls- Developed a handbook of best practices for tech sessions, floor days and demo events.- Executed over 90 individual demo events and tech sessions during 13 month tenure in role.- Actively prospected new accounts on regional tours and assisted in opening two of the.

Worcester, MA

- Lead daily sales activities in store including contests, promotions and tech sessions.- Trained new staff in technical aspects of all brands and provided selling strategies and guidance.- Developed multimedia marketing campaigns such as our video highlights from weekly fun runs - Researched new products and make decisions on which products fit store’s.

Methuen, MA

I became a member of the management team at Whirlaway Sports in 2010. Whirlaway is one of New England's premier specialty footwear stores and a seven time winner of the Competitor Magazine's Top 50 Award. As sales floor manager it is my responsibility to conduct all staff trainings and maintain only the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction..

As a membership consultant for the Boston Sports Club in Andover it was my responsibility to increase member enrollment and assure member retention. At times I was responsible for managing the club, resolving member, employee, and facilities issues. I am proud to say that I consistently achieved as a top 10 performer in the sales in region and consistently.

As a Fit and Wear Test Specialist for New Balance it was my responsibility to collect feedback on a variety of the company's products. This involved two types of "real world" testing protocol. We designed Fit Tests that simulated a store try on experience of athletic footwear. This allowed us to collect appropriate data relating to the fit and comfort.

Assisted in tracking diplomatic relations in the Middle East. Utilized academic journal databases, international news agencies and internet data to come up with a "temperature" of the region to assist scholarly work of Eric Budd PhD.

B.S., Political Science

Activities and Societies: SGA Class Treasurer All College Committee Vice Chairman Student Lobbyist Cross Country (Captain) Indoor Track.

Certification In Holistic Health Counseling, Health Counseling

Activities and Societies: Student Leader

Camp David Iii Seminar, Conflict Resolution

Activities and Societies: Simulation scenarios and diplomatic relationship strategiesIn August of 2003, I lived in Arlington, VA as a.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Government, 3.87