Experience

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  Eastern Accounts

  • Sales Consultant

    • Jan 2014 - Present

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  Tri-State Media

  • Account Executive

    • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

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  Sleepy's

  • sales executive

    • Mar 2011 - Jan 2013

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  Tri State Media Group

  • Advertising Sales Consultant

    • Jan 2007 - Mar 2011

    Sell print and media publication to numerous private and commercial accountsDeveloped and design marketing ideas for display ads, inserts, and brochuresWorked closely with graphic designers securing customer satisfactionOrganize and submit ad copy, art, and layout to meet deadlinesProvide good customer service to achieve weekly and monthly goalsCreate and manage weekly sales reportsTrade show appearances, promoting and boosting publication circulationIncreased customer base and revenue within assigned territory

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  Catalina Products

  • Vice President

    • Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

    Manage sale• Manage sales for domestic accounts• Work with independent retailers as well as major accounts that include Linens N Things, Bed Bath & Beyond, JC Penney, Boscov’s, Aafes, Anna’s Linens, Home Goods, TJ Maxx, Fred Meyer, Meyers, Luxury Linens, Kohl’s, Ross Stores, Stein Mart, Wal-Mart International, and major catalog houses throughout the country• Expanded scope of company by adding new accounts and re-establishing profitable relations with existing clients• Hire and Supervise independent sales reps throughout the country• Assist in the development and execution of national department store programs and major catalog houses• Designed and implemented new packaging and product designs that are successfully sold to major accounts• Work with overseas companies to introduce new products• Implemented system to analysis data and sales reports of major customerss for domestic accountsWork with independent retailers as well as major accounts that include Linens N Things, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home goods

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  Maytex Mills

  • Sales director

    • Jun 2001 - Jun 2005

    • Managed major retail accounts for bath products, window treatments, tabletop and slip covers• Worked with independent retailers as well as accounts including Aafes, Nexcom, Fred Meyer, Meijers, Boscov’s, Anna’s Linens, Bon-Ton, Ross Stores, Linens N Things, Bed Bath & Beyond including the hardware trade with Ace Hardware, TruServ, Home Depot and Orgill Brothers• Increased Domestic sales to $10 million, International sales from zero to $1 million and the hardware trade volume from zero to $2 million • Involved in developing new products, packaging, catalogs, plan-o-grams and programs • Created set up and promotion of product lines at various trade shows• Analyze and reviewed monthly sales and data reports • Interacted with management regarding new products and strategic planning• Developed new marketing techniques• Worked with merchandisers on product orders from overseas, tracked shipments from supplier to warehouse• Hired and trained independent sales staff for International division• Traveled overseas to South America, Caribbean, and Mexico to expand International business

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  Ex-cell Home fashions

  • Sales Manager/International Sales manager

    • Jan 1978 - Jan 1999

    • Responsible for all International sales• Hired and trained independent representatives to cover overseas territories• Trained personnel in customer service and shipping to handle new shipping procedures• Increased export business by 75%, whereby I managed a portfolio of $3.5 million• Accountable for various trade shows such as House wares and Export America• Traveled extensively to South America, Caribbean and Mexico to meet with clients and potential customers• Responsible for the development of the hardware trade with customers such as Ace Hardware, True Value and Do It Best • Domestic business with these accounts exceeded $1.6 million• Outside salesperson for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut • Managed large chain and specialty stores• Successfully penetrate large major accounts such as Caldor’s and Bradlees• Introduced new products and expanded the scope of the business• Exceeded objectives and sales projections

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  Carnival Fashions

  • President

    • Jan 1978 - Jan 1983

    Owned and operated four retail clothing storesManagement Training

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  Gimbels Department Store

  • Sportswear Department Manager

    • Jan 1976 - Jan 1978

    Managed and trained sales staffAccountable for inventory control along with day-to-day operationsPromoted to Assistant buyer for all Gimbels stores throughout the East Coast