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Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Fort Worth, Texas

Fossil Creek, Tx

Serve as primary contact between Coca-Cola and Store Managers of large Grocery Chains. Accountable for execution of sales strategies, positive customer relations, and merchandising standards. Increase sales by executing promotional calendar and selling in additional displays and equipment.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Led team of 7 Account Managers. Recruit, coach, and motivate Direct Reports to execute company promotional/sales initiatives in Grocery, Value, Drug and Convenience Retail Chains. Accountable for positive customer relations and selling in marketing programs with Day 1, Minute 1 Execution. Partner with Supply Side/Distribution and Merchandising to ensure efficiency toward meeting company objectives.-Grew Total Volume 2012 vs. 2011 -Grew Volume for entire Wal-Mart universe (6 total stores) 2012 vs. 2011-Reduced Customer Support Tickets 2012 and increased response time

Decatur, Illinois Area

Managed the recruitment process including Advertising, Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing, and Onboarding for a Fortune 50 company with over 30,000 employees globally. Partnered with Plant Managers to hire Hourly, Non-Exempt and Exempt level staff. Led New Hire Orientation and facilitated paper work.-Engagement Team Committee Member-LINK Program Committee Member-High School Work Program Chair-Jobs for Illinois Graduates (JILG) Committee Member-Downsized in company wide cut backs

Launched Moxatag, a new anitibiotic for the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis in new territory. Grew number of prescribers/prescriptions thru effective probing/listening, efficient detailing, and appropriate persistence.-Awarded $50 Gift Certificate at Sales Meeting for having “Best Detail Presentation”-Conducted Total Office Sales Call to create “Champions” of Moxatag-Position eliminated after company filed bankruptcy

Bloomington-Normal Cira Airport, IL 5/06-01/09Managed million dollar operation consisting of 85-150 cars in fleet and 6-8 direct reports. Accountable for budgeting, payroll, accounting, cost control, and full profit and loss. Trained staff to deliver exceptional service and increase profits using suggestive selling. Investigated and resolved customer complaints to ensure complete satisfaction and repeat business.- Ranked #1 of 33 offices and awarded “Manager of the Year” FY08- 365% Operating Profit Increase FY08 vs FY07. - 20% Fleet Growth FY08. Company average was 4%- Ranked “Manager of the Month” in May and June of 2008- Attendee of “Elite Dinner” for Sales/Marketing/Customer Service- Six former staff members were promoted to Assistant/Branch Manager

Developed Corporate Business for 40 rental offices throughout Central Illinois. Tracked leads, called on prospective accounts, identified client needs and gave targeted presentations. Generated new business through, referrals, cold calling and community involvement. Trained peers and upper-management to promote Corporate Accounts Program using focused marketing strategies.- Received Exceptional Achievement Award-Highest Award for Sales at Enterprise- Nominated for “Having Integrity” in contest of over 800 employees- Ranked #1 Account Manager FY 06’- Increased revenue growth by 30% or $450k; corporate average was 12%- Grew revenue from existing accounts by 26%; Co. avg. was 4.87%.- Secured one of company’s largest accounts from # 1 competitor- Landed 5 National Accounts in 4 years. National Accounts are $50k min. in annual revenue- Promoted from Assistant Manager to Corporate Account Manager for marketing successes