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Barbara Hays is a seasoned marketing and sales professional with extensive experience in brand development, account management, and new business development. She has held leadership positions at Vomela/Pratt Visual Solutions, Sunrise Greetings/Hallmark Cards, and From The Heart, and has a proven track record of driving sales growth and building long-term partnerships. With a strong educational background in business administration and sociology, Barbara has developed a unique blend of creative and analytical skills that enable her to effectively manage retail signage, graphics, and brand development projects. She is a skilled marketing strategist, with expertise in product marketing, trade shows, and advertising. Barbara is also an experienced sales manager, with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues alike. As a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry, Barbara brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, making her a valuable asset to any organization.

Experience

    • National Accounts Manager
  • Vomela/Pratt Visual Solutions
    • Indianapolis, Indiana
    • National Accounts Manager
      • Jan 2012 - Present
      • Indianapolis, Indiana

      Vomela/Pratt Visual Solution is a leading supplier of retail signage, graphics and brand development through three core services; store decor, shopper POP and Retail Studio. Pratt's capabilities include retail design solutions, display engineering, graphics, production and installation. The...

    • National Account Manager
      • Mar 2008 - Jan 2012
      • Bloomington, IN

      National Account Manager for the entire nation. Responsible for the development of new accounts and management of chain accounts. Work directly with the Sunrise Leadership Team.

  • From The Heart
    • Indiana and Kentucky
    • President/Owner Of A Sales Organization
      • Feb 1986 - Aug 1994
      • Indiana and Kentucky

      Represented fifteen gift and card companies as a Manufacturers Representative in Indiana and Kentucky. Managed three sales representatives in Indiana and Kentucky territories for five years. Developed Company from scratch and peaked 7 years with sales over $920,000. One sales rep received Rep ...

  • Paper Art/Creative Converting
    • Indianapolis, Indiana
    • Marketing Product Manager
      • 1984 - 1987
      • Indianapolis, Indiana

      Developed ideation, design, production, pricing and packaging of everyday and seasonal tableware and party goods. Created new products and worked directly with the artists from concept to finished artwork. Worked with an Indianapolis based Advertising Agency to create new logo, trade advertisem...

  • Hallmark Cards
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Sales Executive
      • 1981 - 1984
      • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

      Managed 1.6MM of sales and consistently opened new accounts targeting Hallmark stores and large pharmacies in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Responsible for increasing sales each year with current account base and exceeding sales quotas. Excelled in new business openings and expanding the product li...

Education

  • Indiana State University
  • Iowa State University

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