Sales Consultant

• Sep 2020 - Present

On Air Talent

• Apr 2006 - Oct 2019

Experience: On Air Program TV Shopping Host ShopHQ 2006 – 2019 Minneapolis, MN Attained exciting opportunity to present non-scripted, variably timed, and daily changing products to over 90M households nationally for ShopHQ, an American cable satellite and broadcast television network and retailer. Selected to instruct continuing education to large teams with focus on communication and presentation. ► TV HOSTING & PRESENTING Navigated a fast-paced, high volume sales environment presenting across a variety of product categories including Kitchen, Home Hardlines and Softline’s, Fashion, Health & Beauty, Jewelry & Watches, and Electronics. Actively interacted with customers during live events and tailored presentations to drive engagement and results. ► OWN-ANCHORED SHOWS Awarded 2 long-standing hosting positions – Fashion Takeover and Sweet Home Savannah. These shows consistently produced multi-thousand dollar sales within the 1 and 2-hour segments. Fashion Takeover: Drove engagement and sales during the 2-hour segment focusing on fashion trends and exciting brands. Skillfully built the known Fashion Takeover brand, establishing awareness both with weekly live shows and extensive social media marketing. Sweet Home Savannah: This exciting segment was shot from Paula Deen’s home in Savannah, GA and promoted her kitchen line and small electronic products. ► SALES & MARKETING STRATEGY/EXECUTION Designed and implemented robust sales and marketing strategies to drive product awareness and business results. Effectively analyzing a vast array of products, quickly identifying key benefits and features to relay to diverse customers/audiences. Successfully tailored messaging and sales strategies in real-time based on interest, relevancy, and changing audience demographics/interests. ► PREVIOUS POSITION: On Air Visual Talent Coordinator, 2006 – 2009 -- Show less

Professional Actor

• Sep 2003 - Jul 2008

Theater & Film Actress Kristine Kvanli 1998 – Present THEATER Mystery Café Resident Cast & Member, 2005 – 2010 Brave New Workshop Mainstage, 2005 Madeline Monroe in “Tony & Tina’s Wedding”, Hey City Theater, 2003 – 2005 Flannagan’s Wake, Brave New Workshop, 2002 – 2003 Tina and Madeline Monroe in “Tony & Tina’s Wedding”, Hey City Theater, 1998 – 2001 Curly’s Wife in “Of Mice and Men”, Park Square Theater, 2001 FILM Supporting Role, Lorraine in “Mistreated” Independent Film, 2012 Vox Spot Productions “Flag Day” Independent Film, 2010 24 Hour Film Festival Show less

Instructor, Performer

• Jan 2001 - Jul 2008

Improv Acting Instructor & Corporate Trainer Brave New Institute 2003 – 2008 Minneapolis, MN Provided training and instruction for interactive theater, scripted/tradition, improv, and corporate training across all experience levels for the Brave New Institute. ► INDIVIDUAL & CORPORATE TRAINING PROGRAMS Facilitated instruction across all levels of the program (1-5) in addition to sketch writing, monologue study, and acting. Partnered with local clients for the Actor in Residence program, teaching specialized schools, large school districts, and non-profit clients. Additionally, led onsite instruction for large corporations, hosting workshops to support organizational goals of innovation and team building. Brave New Institute is the non-profit educational arm of the renowned Brave New Workshop Theatre – the longest running satirical comedy theatre in the U.S. Show less

Counter Manager, Sales

• Jan 2001 - Apr 2006

Counter Manager of Prescriptive's Cosmetics- Clientele Sales Estee Lauder Counter Manager of Prescriptive's Cosmetics- Clientele Sales Estee Lauder