Driven, inventive and creative corporate sales professional and manager with a track record of progressive and noteworthy success in varied capacities including recruiter, manager, sales trainer and business owner. Inspiring leader that works diligently to build and join together teams. Able to efficiently direct the workflow for projects across all staff levels, as well as with management, vendors, and customers. Created and Implemented tactical business action plans of a national scope that garnered impressive revenue and improved profit organization-wide. Open to career-changing roles in the business, sales and finance sectors, among others. Targeting positions that will allow for ongoing career advancement. Also interested in networking via relevant professional organizations.

Business Development | Corporate Recruiting | Event Planning | Finance Mortgages | Guidance & Mentoring | Leadership

Interpersonal Communication | Market Penetration | Market Share Increases | Marketing & Promotions | MS Office | Windows

National Sales Training | New Account Development | Product Development | Profit Generation | Real Estate

Sales Management | Seminars & Public Speaking | Staff Hiring | Start-up Operations | Strategic Planning | Timeshares

         Delivered human resources solutions to banks and mortgage companies during all executive search, placement and consulting processes

         Conducted research for clients on a retainer and exclusive contingency basis using a proprietary database and social media platforms; done to discover, screen and on-board mortgage professionals around the country

         Fulfilled daily operational duties relevant to both residential and commercial casual furniture retail sales

         Skillfully processed special upholstery orders

         Worked intensively with the FROG program

         Handled all store opening and closing processes, including submission of bank deposits

         Gained and retained detailed product knowledge regarding manufacturing companies respective product lines for case goods, upholstery/leather furniture, accent pieces, art, light fixtures, rugs, bedding and designer accessories

         Generated an increase in revenue production through the utilization of integrated sales and marketing approaches

o    Included using demonstrations, vendor catalogs and Internet to promote, consult on and present home furnishing solutions

o    Customized plans to clients individual needs and desires

         Aided clientele in making definitive purchasing decisions within the linen, gift, and shoe departments

         Played a key role in marketing and merchandising gift and linen products

         Prioritized products to display and created engaging visuals to achieve maximum appeal

         Worked in accordance with corporate display plans to complete essential departmental projects

         Conducted B2B marketing initiatives to introduce and sell the company s IT affiliate, reseller and business models with success

         Garnered corporate business opportunities in varied settings, including training centers, institution of higher education, government agencies and businesses

         Efficaciously promoted and marketed GSA Services to businesses

         Aimed to effectually assist client companies in gaining government work by acquiring a GSA contract

         Contacted transportation companies nationally to introduce new products that aligned with their needs per Licensed Agents

         Drove daily functions for a reputable 111-year old private junior college

         Included managing a $1.4M budget with precision and attention to detail

         Planned for and purchased multimedia advertising including TV, radio, direct mail, print, marketing materials and internet

         Supervised and delivered guidance to staff members at all levels including faculty, Admissions Counselors and support personnel

         Spearheaded recruitment for a full-service mortgage banking executive search firm that specializes in retainer and exclusive contingency-based search and placement processes

         Placed high-caliber, talented Loan Officers with leading national banks and financial institutions that matched their respective skill sets and desires

Sales Associate, White House & Black House, 2009

Sales Associate, Dillard s Department Store, 2008

Sales Associate, Ann Taylor, 2006-2007

Sales Associate, Kits Well-heeled & Well-Dressed, 2007

Sales Associate, Bonnie White, 2002

Sales Associate, Coldwater Creek, 2001-2002

Account Sales Executive, Geographic Packaging, 1997-1998

Regional Sales Manager, People s College, 1996-1997

President/Owner, International Travel Academy (ITA), 1992-1997

National Sales Coordinator, Associated Schools, Inc., 1975-1991

National Sales Trainer, Associated Schools, Inc., 1989-1990

Southeastern Regional Manager/Assistant Regional Manager, Associated Schools, Inc., 1981-1989

Divisional Sales Manager, Associated Schools, Inc., 1979-1981

District Manager/Admissions Representative, Brandywine Racquet Club, 1981-1989

Bachelor of Arts, French with Government/Theater Minor, Western Kentucky University

Completed Courses, French Language and Theater, Universite de Paul-Valery

Training, Sales Associate, Mortgage Banking, CAM, Bob Hogue Real Estate School

Florida Real Estate License/NMLS, Jim Montrym s National MLO School

Planning to pursue Loan Officer Licensure in the near future as well