Experience

Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's Botanical Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guild Liaison/Development

  • Sep 2022 - Present



The Wonderful Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

• Retail Sales Merchandiser

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022



Bianchi Candle Co

• Omaha, Nebraska, United States

• Vice President of Sales

  • Mar 2021 - Dec 2021



The House of J

• Omaha, Nebraska, United States

• Retail Sales Specialist

  • Aug 2015 - May 2020



Russ Berrie

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Territory Sales Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Dec 2009

  Sold multiple gift lines including plush and hard goods with licensed (John Deere, Harley Davidson, NFL, NCAA & MLB) and non-licensed product. Called on 200+ established accounts and prospects within the territory. Responsibilities also included working with product and customers in merchandising goods and creating point-of-purchase displays. Communications and reports filed weekly with Regional Manager. Top producer in display sales and new accounts. Territories included Nebraska and western Iowa. Show less



Midwest Designs Imports

• Omaha, Nebraska, United States

• Key Account Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Mar 2007

  Responsible for developing sales strategies and management of all sales activities for key accounts. Coordinate new product launches, attend national trade shows, and prospect existing and potential new accounts. Assure that key accounts are informed of product offerings, promotions, and sales incentives. Develop plan-o-grams for clients to assure maximum shelf presence and product penetration. Responsible for developing sales strategies and management of all sales activities for key accounts. Coordinate new product launches, attend national trade shows, and prospect existing and potential new accounts. Assure that key accounts are informed of product offerings, promotions, and sales incentives. Develop plan-o-grams for clients to assure maximum shelf presence and product penetration.



Gilden Tree, Inc. Wholesale

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Sales Manager

  • Mar 2005 - Sep 2005

  Managed National Sales Rep Groups in the Gift and Natural Products industry. Attended national trade shows and regional gift shows. Developed and implemented sales plans, contests and incentives for various rep groups. Trained sales reps on new product introductions. Contacted key accounts regarding new product and develop sales plans. Prospected new key accounts. Managed National Sales Rep Groups in the Gift and Natural Products industry. Attended national trade shows and regional gift shows. Developed and implemented sales plans, contests and incentives for various rep groups. Trained sales reps on new product introductions. Contacted key accounts regarding new product and develop sales plans. Prospected new key accounts.



Kimberly-Clark

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Representative I & II

  • Oct 2000 - Feb 2005

  Managed key accounts including large regional grocers, retailers, and distribution centers for national brands such as Kleenex, Huggies, Scott, Kotex, and Cottonelle. Key responsibilities included the management of promotional budgets, shelf planning optimization, sales forecasting, product penetration analysis, and overall account management/service functions. Delivered clear and concise sales presentations, product, and market information. Developed customer plans, sales objectives, and performed primary customer service functions. • Consistently exceeded position expectations and sales goals • Assisted customers in developing product merchandising strategies • Designed and implemented proactive customer service solutions • Effectively communicated unique selling propositions and product advantages/benefits to customers • Managed multi-million dollar client base • Proficient in using company enterprise software applications to plan budgets, sales, and manage transactions Show less



Applause / Daken

• Nebraska, United States

• Territory Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Oct 2000

  Sold multiple gift lines including plush and hard goods with licensed and non-licensed product. Called on 266 established accounts and prospects within the territory. Responsibilities also included working with product and customers in merchandising goods and creating point-of-purchase displays. Communications and reports filed weekly with Regional Manager. Territories included central and eastern Nebraska and the Dakotas. • Re-opened 16 past accounts and 30 new accounts in 2000 • Increased revenue in Nebraska territory over 200% within first year • Assisted Children’s Hospital buying staff in planning new gift shop floor layout Show less



Hanesbrands Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Service Coordinator

  • Sep 1996 - Mar 1999

  Serviced 20 Omaha area stores including Dillards, Younkers, JCPenney, Kohl’s, VonMAUR and Offutt Air Force Base. Reported to Account Executives on store concerns and events. Trained store associates on new products and upcoming promotional events. Performed floor moves and product placement in stores. Performed quarterly inventory at customer locations. Created contests at the store level to help generate sales. Opened four new stores. Serviced 20 Omaha area stores including Dillards, Younkers, JCPenney, Kohl’s, VonMAUR and Offutt Air Force Base. Reported to Account Executives on store concerns and events. Trained store associates on new products and upcoming promotional events. Performed floor moves and product placement in stores. Performed quarterly inventory at customer locations. Created contests at the store level to help generate sales. Opened four new stores.



von Maur Department store

• Omaha, Nebraska, United States

• Executive Trainee

  • Jan 1996 - Sep 1996

  Responsible for departmental customer contact program and monthly reports on progress of associates’ customer contacts. Trained staff on new products offerings. Liaison between departmental buying staff and sales associates. Reported and wrote articles for company newsletter on store personnel promotions. Training at VonMAUR Center inventory management. Continually exceeded department sales goals. Awarded for outstanding customer service. Responsible for departmental customer contact program and monthly reports on progress of associates’ customer contacts. Trained staff on new products offerings. Liaison between departmental buying staff and sales associates. Reported and wrote articles for company newsletter on store personnel promotions. Training at VonMAUR Center inventory management. Continually exceeded department sales goals. Awarded for outstanding customer service.



Younkers

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• department sales leader

  • Dec 1990 - Sep 1994

  Worked in several different departments; Liz Claiborne Sportswear and Intimate Apparel. Planed and maintained the sales floor. Fulfillment of special customer merchandise requests. Maintained accurate inventory counts. Developed a base of clientele that accounted for a large percentage of sales. Communicated with vendor representatives about product knowledge and customer concerns. Worked in both Ames and Merle Hay (Des Moines) stores Assisted with preparations of in-store fashion shows and luncheons. Certified fitter: “Bali Company”, Experienced with sensitivity of fitting prostheses. Show less