USAM provides high-quality building materials for builders, homeowners, installers, or architects for their residential projects. We work directly with some of the best suppliers in the industry to get materials to the job site. We will do our own take-offs from the blueprints, and once the project is framed, will walk the Jobsite and confirm all openings and measurements to ensure orders are as accurate as possible. USAM specializes in trim, doors, and stair parts while also being able to provide other millwork needs for custom built-ins or cabinet makers. USAM has been growing rapidly in WNC and I am proud to be a part of the team to make it happen.

Served as the store expert in millwork by providing detailed product information to both DIY & professional customers and peers, promoting and recommending products, plans, or installation services that match customer needs, informing customers on pricing, options or status on pending orders. Includes generating leads, conducting sales activities, building relationships with customers, and coordinating successful completion of projects and orders. This includes performing order management duties such as entering new orders for customers, reaching out to vendors on special orders, tracking and fulfilling orders, and resolving issues.

Investigating, evaluating, negotiating and resolving claims on property claim losses. Provided quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations.

Strategic Merchandise Agency that specializes in branded merchandise for fortune 500 companies-Specialize in creative solutions for marketing and advertising for client company (GEICO) through the medium branded merchandise-Establish strategic marketing plan that will increase client's business with the coolest and latest trends in branded merchandise-Partner with vendors/suppliers/manufacturers to ensure QCA quality of products, receive up to date trends, negotiate pricing and ensure deadlines are kept-Encourage overall client relations - exhibit high levels of customer service to ensure smooth operations and happy repeat customers who produce referral business-Provide creative ideas for clients' 1000's of external marketing events and internal employee incentive contestswww.bdainc.com

Participate with upper management team on strategic planning for current publications and creating new campaign opportunities while logging progress on Relationals.comCreate and manage special publications earning $300K in new revenue for companyWorked closely with Director of Marketing to coordinate and implement national marketing events such as: Cherry Blossom Festival, Marine Corp Marathon, Air Force Cycling Classic, Arts on Foot, etc.Nurture professional working relationships between clients for mutual benefits and creative partnershipsManage high-profile travel, entertainment and home improvement accounts, while prospecting Awarded Top Salesperson of the Year '09, '10 with end of the year reward tripAwarded Salesperson of the Month

Built desk from $0 to more than $100K in 9 months Managed average of 15 clients per month, plus prospectingCreated and managed publications earning $70K in new revenue for companyAssisted local classified accounts with building brand image and creative ad campaignsAwarded Salesperson of the Month

I create opportunities to local retail accounts by offering them great position in local print and website advertising. I develop campaigns that will drive results and sales to the customers.

Maintained profitable acquisitions growth of Chase credit card programs by calling on over 200 local retail partner locations to increase awareness of the benefits of credit card at point-of-purchaseConducted sales trainings and business development strategy meetings to ultimately drive profitable sales Worked independently while providing daily call reports through Salesforce.comSupported assigned territory by regularly visiting partner locations to confirm marketing, merchandising and employees were accurately and consistently educatedAwarded Trend Setter Award, 2007

Sold and built store with professional and DIY services.

development of wholesale business though outside sales calls, creative marketing strategies Facilitated a 25% increase of active accounts at the Victor, New York, store with inside sales calls