Experience

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  Hearing Health Center

  • Director of Sales

    • Dec 2014 - Present

    Hearing health center is aware of the latest technology in hearing aids, connectivity, any devices that can help one to hear better. We attend many educational courses every year to insure we are knowledgeable about every aspect of better hearing. We change products and expand our services with every advancement. We are currently in the process of retraining the brain so it doesn't deteriorate from lack of stimulation.

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  McNichols Company

  • Des Plaines , illinois

  • Sales Specialist

    • May 2012 - Dec 2014
    • Des Plaines , illinois

    Currently responsible for 3MM in business in the steel industry. Developed a book of business through cold calling and internally generated up to 200 new customers in my first 6 months. Recently secured 15 new accts that will generate an additional 1MM in 2014.

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  Therm O Web Inc

  • National Sales Manager

    • Apr 2008 - Oct 2011

    Tripled national accounts revenues during 2008 to 2011, from $800K to $2.5MM, Achieved 100% of quota in first year as national sales manager and exceeded targets in ensuing years by up to 400% Initiated Therm O Web's first LTD PO (accounting for $200K). Recruited, trained and built a team of 45 national sales reps which in turn secured a 47 store national chain, driving sales up by 400% over first year Opened two new domestic distributors and one international distributor which directly resulted in $1.2MM in sales. Penetrated new markets, landing first-time wins in Archiver's, a 44 store chain.

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  Division Sales/Division Sales US, LLC

  • Key Account Manager

    • Jun 2002 - Jan 2008

    Cultivated and closed 150 independent accounts for "dollar programs" with annual sales of $2MM Designed and set up booths for major annual trade shows. Increased new business from trade shows by 200% in one year Responsible for identifying, cultivating and growing new business. Total portfolio of $4MM. Introduced new retail programs for Kmart stores including selection of 1500 products and 30/150 linear planograms resulting in annual sales over $2.4MM. Developed and executed customized programs to 5 major and 8 second tier retailers including participation in store sets Automated systems for ordering and reordering 30/150 linear feet planogram designs, and showcasing new item selections for Kmart.

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  ConAgra Foods

  • Retail Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Senior Sales Rep, Sales Rep

    • Jan 1982 - Jan 1987

    MVP/ Central Division for Beatrice Foods - 1985 Hunt Club Member for achieving 220% of quota for Beatrice Foods - 1985

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  United Airlines

  • Flight Attendant

    • Jan 1979 - Jan 1982