Experience

North American Plastics

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Strategy Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Ecommerce Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2021



Laird Plastics

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Outside Sales Representative

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2019

• Business Development/ Inside Sales Representative

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  As an inside sales representative for Laird Plastics Chicago, I was the primary account manager for existing and new accounts within the Sign and Graphics industry. This required a strong understanding of customers needs, swift communication, and knowledgeable material recommendations. In this role I was able to gain new business by utilizing lead generators, creative tactics, and simple persistence. My goal was to build strong relationships with my customers and always provide the best and most reliable service for their material needs. Show less



Southwestern Advantage

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Student Manager

  • Jan 2012 - May 2013

  After my first summer selling educational books door-to-door, I took on the challenge of recruiting. I networked on campus and held informational meetings and interviews to select students with the desire to be successful at the unknown. I learned more from this experience than selling. I learned how to inspire the intangible and rally around a common purpose and keep my team accountable for the goals they set. Promoted to Student Manager: Spring 2012• Recruited, trained, managed, and motivated 3 salespersons for direct sales.• Organized team training sessions to plan for the summer and executed weekly sales meetings and individual conferences on the selling field.• Communicated selling techniques while motivating and inspiring salespeople nightly.• Attended over 200 hours of advanced sales and management training.• Executed all ordering, inventory, sales, accounting, scheduling, and delivery of products in personal direct sales business. Show less

• Salesperson

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  I was selected as an intern for the Southwestern Company where I sold educational books door-to-door in rural Kentucky. I was told this was the hardest internship with the most reward. I didn't quite comprehend what was in store but I took on the challenge. I became passionate about education and embraced the unknown. The skills I undoubtedly learned on the bookfield helped shape the person and professional I am today. The recipe for goal setting, positive attitude, and personal motivation are the key ingredients I attribute to this opportunity.First Year Salesperson: Summer 2011•Independent contractor in direct sales of educational products• Prospected and approached over 3000 families from various socioeconomic backgrounds• Personal Retail sales: $56,100 • Worked 80+ hours/ 13 weeks •Top First Year: #7 out of 1500 First Year Interns. Show less