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Debra Cates is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with 25+ years of experience in new business development, sales, and marketing. She has a proven track record of establishing and growing customer bases, and has expertise in public relations, pricing, and trade shows. Debra has held various leadership positions, including Client Relations Director and Purchasing/Marketing/Sales Director.

Experience

  • 11 Street Media
    • United States
    • Client Relations Director
      • Aug 2021 - Present
      • United States
    • Client Relations Director
      • Aug 2021 - Present
      • United States
    • Manager, Green Street Mailer/Sales and Promotions Specialist
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2019
      • Gainesville, GA

      Responsible for oversight and growth of entire Green Street Mailer operation including acquisition of customers, job pricing, scheduling of printing and mailing, and completion of invoicing paperwork. Coordinate efforts with all Multimedia Account Reps, Mail Room, and Commercial Printing. Sales...

    • Multimedia Account Executive
      • Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
      • Gainesville, GA

      Established relationships with local real estate professionals to launch a real estate website and sell advertising spots. Developed complete, individualized marketing plans for each through both print and digital advertising solutions.

  • Strickland Companies
    • Montgomery, AL office/Dawsonville, GA home office
    • Outside Sales Representative
      • Jan 2006 - Sep 2017
      • Montgomery, AL office/Dawsonville, GA home office

      Established, and maintained, and grew customer base in parts of Georgia and Alabama from a home-based office. Sold fine paper, wide format and packaging supplies for a distribution company.

  • Veritive (formerly xpedx)
    • Macon, GA office/Albany, GA home office
    • Outside Sales Representative
      • Nov 1997 - Dec 2005
      • Macon, GA office/Albany, GA home office

      Established, maintained, and grew customer base in South Georgia from home-based office. Sold fine paper, graphic art, facility, and packaging supplies for a distribution company.

    • Outside Sales Representative
      • May 1996 - Nov 1997
      • Albany, GA

      Developed, maintained, and grew customer base for a new company and conducted inside sales as required. Sold steel, aluminum, and raw metals.

    • Purchasing/Marketing/Sales Director
      • Nov 1990 - Apr 1996
      • Albany, GA

      Purchased raw materials for all divisions. Marketed three divisions of company to 43 countries through trade shows, catalogs, special publications. Conducted inside sales of aeronautical services and products. Designed all publications. Developed cost analyses and tracked sales records and c...

    • Marketing Coordinator
      • Jun 1985 - Aug 1990
      • Albany, GA

      Directed and coordinated activities of outside sales staff for 23 branches. Designed and implemented telemarketing program targeting new business. Maintained all customer contracts for truck leasing business.

Education

  • 1983 - 1985
    Valdosta State University
  • 1981 - 1983
    Darton College

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