Experience

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  American Eagle Packaging

  • Cary, Illinois, United States

  • Sales Support Specialist/Project Manager

    • Sep 2018 - May 2022
    • Cary, Illinois, United States

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  CTI Balloons

  • Barrington, IL

  • Account Manager

    • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
    • Barrington, IL

    Account management/Project management

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  Sears Holdings Corporation

  • Packaging Services Specialist/Project Manager, Home Fashions - Hard Lines

    • Aug 2007 - Aug 2016

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  Kmart and Sears

  • Packaging Specialist/Project Manager

    • Aug 2007 - Aug 2016

    Managed Private Label Branded packaging for the home fashions/hard lines areas of table top, home and patio décor, small kitchen appliances, ready to assemble furniture, bath hardware, kitchenware, cookware and storage/organization. Oversaw seasonal promotional packaging business for both Kmart and Sears. Negotiated with packaging suppliers and photography studios, ensuring competitive pricing and reducing packaging costs, including development and launching of new brands. Transitioned packaging away from PVC to eco-friendly packaging materials per all-company directive. Collaborated and directed designers to ensure correctness of artwork and brand integrity. Consulted with merchants for specific product packaging needs, including design and copy. Coordinated with international offices to ensure correct direct import packaging elements. Managed the packaging process and approved supplier-sourced packaging, including streamlining approval processes, improving time line adherences, progress reporting and tracking, and manufacturer compliance for both domestic and international suppliers.

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  Foresight International

  • Global Business Development

    • Jan 2006 - Aug 2007

    Managed sales process from lead generation to contracted client. Built and maintained a databased for prospects and customers. Developed strong on-going relationships with current and potential clients. Participated and presented web-based demonstrations of products. Assisted in sales proposal development. Represented Foresight at trade shows and conferences. Participated in marketing strategies. Planned and marketed “Survey Workshops”.

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  La Grange Pointe Senior Living Community

  • Sales Director

    • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

    Successfully marketed, educated, counselled and reassured prospective residents. Built and maintained trustful and empathic relationships from initial inquiries through the sale of residents' apartments. Performed Community outreach and networking. Conducted presentations for area senior groups and organizations.

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  Five Seasons Sports Country Club - Corporex Inc

  • Director of Membership Sales

    • Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

    Led an inside/outside sales team with a closing sales percentage average of 79%. Ranked 1st in sales and increased membership base by 20%. Designed corporate sales training model. Facilitated weekly interdepartmental sales meetings. Coordinated weekly Sales and Marketing metrics. Generated sales reports and quarterly sales corporate reviews. Created and implemented critical marketing strategies. Represented the club within the community at large.

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  Tennis Corporation of America

  • Sales Representative

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

    Managed Inside/Outside sales.  Prospected corporate leads and referrals from current members. Completed follow up with all tours and prospects.  Achieved a closing percentage average of 75%.  Won Award of Master Prospecting. Ranked 3rd in sales out of 48 companies nationwide.

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  Lifetime Sports, Inc

  • Sales Representative

    • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

    Inside and outside sales of inline skate rental programs to schools and park districts inthe Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana areas.Coordinated programs and finalized contracts.

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  Various Companies

  • Promotional & Convention Spokesperson

    • Jan 1992 - Jan 1999

    Represented a diverse trade show clientele through product display and demonstration Clients included beverage distributors, restaurant suppliers and clothing merchants.