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Darien, Il

Performed all sales operations including business development (new clients and upselling current clients), quoting and quote follow-up, order management, and artwork coordination from proof to execution. Sourced vendors, negotiated pricing, presented quotes and managed the production of printed and branded promotional products. Skilled at delivering exceptional customer service focused on clients’ needs, budget, and timeline while being mindful of the company’s bottom line,

Broadview, Il

Managed various projects including signage, truck wraps, high-end prototyping samples, brand books, and advertising specialty items. Print processes included offset, digital, foil, engraving, silk-screen. and large format.Cold Called, arranged meetings and presented capabilities.Developed email blasts and sent marketing kits to current and prospective clients.

Chicago, Il

Created sales opportunities to demonstrate e-commerce technology to C-level executives, marketing, and procurement teams in targeted clients within the legal, financial, design, and professional services verticals.Implemented complex web-to-print solutions to maintain graphic brand specifications and grew sales by 20% consistently delivering high profit margins.Collaborated with cross-functional teams (client, creative agency, internal support teams, technical teams, and outside contractors) to guarantee deliverables.

Consulted a Fortune 100 financial client on implementing a new e-commerce company store with brand management, order management, accounting, and reporting tools for employee and broker use.

Generated new business from creative agencies and In-house design teams for direct mail and print collateral projects.Revived inactive direct mail accounts; increased quote activity by 15% and earned new business.

Demonstrated complex custom web ordering technology; client-facing and online training.Cross-sold products to additional business units within organizations, increasing sales by 20-40% with accounts that renew annually.Delivered new business in the following industries: Consumer products, Petroleum, Public Relations, Architecture, Legal, Financial and Hospitality.

Burr Ridge, Il

Awarded the largest rebranding project in company history exceeding sales quotas by 30%. Secured year-over-year transactions with repeat business selling custom ordering technology. Generated additional revenue by cross-selling mailing and fulfillment services.Account manager and primary contact for 500+ National and Global clients in over 62 countries.Managed detailed projects to roll out brand campaigns as the main contact to clients, design firms, and internal/external teams.Built an East Coast territory (New York & Boston) that exceeded sales quotas by 15%.Arranged meetings and presented lunch and learn programs to New York design firms to educate designers on products and web ordering capabilities for global clients' branding needs. Member of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) and LMA (Legal Marketing Association).Represented the company at conferences working at the booth and networking with clients.

Associate In Arts Degree (A.A.), Business

Marketing Communications