10263 Gandy Blvd. N. Unit 2013, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Phone: 727-560-8850 Email: kw4b6de4@westpost.net Summary of Professional Qualifications Aggressive Sales Professional with over 10 years experience in business to busin ess sales, corporate training and public speaking. Skilled in the opening of a new territory in a highly competitive niche market, developing sales forecasts a nd product pricing, market and pricing analysis of competition, and launching ne w products to the marketplace. Proven ability to manage key account relationshi ps and large-scale projects. Experience with presenting to senior management and representing senior management in discussions with others in the company. Work History Solaris Paper, Inc. - Santa Fe Springs, CA February 2008 May 2010 Manufacturer of sustainable away from home towel and tissue products District Manager/End User Specialist-SE United States (position was eliminated) Expanded my territory from $600,000 in annual sales to over $5 million consisti ng of national brand sales and private labeling covering mainly Georgia and Flor ida. Responsible for launching new products into an established industry and closing large distribution and end users. Managed the sales process from start to finish with presenting the product and company, overcoming objections and closing sales with both distribution and end users. Experience selling in the Jan/San, Food Service, Class A Office Building and Ho spitality markets. Knowledge of U. S. Green Building Council LEED accreditation process and sustai nability vs. recycled content in the towel and tissue market. WhiteHall Products, Inc. - Tampa, FL May 2004 February 2008 Redistributor or can liners, towels and tissue, and food service items Sales Coordinator/Sales Representative Hired in May 2004 as a Sales Coordinator to handle all customer service issues with key accounts for the VP of Sales of a large master distributor of can liner s, towel and tissue and food service items to smaller distribution and end users . In May 2005, moved into a sales position working as a key account manager for e xisting business and opening new business in the SE United States
International Academy of Design & Technology - Tampa, FL February 2003 April 20
05 Higher education in the art and design field Student Employment Coordinator Aided students in local job searches in and out of their field of study Maintained a student job board in the Career Services Center Conducted seminars on job search, resume and cover letter writing, dress for su ccess, interviewing skills and after interview follow up. Networked with local business to help place students in jobs and organized and executed job fairs each quarter. Worked closely with Admissions to target and help students in greater need of a job due to financial burdens or lack of scholarships or funding. BC Rogers Processing - Morton, MS May 1998 April 2001 Poultry Processing Executive Assistant: Assistant to the CEO Managed three administrative assistants to nine vice presidents in the company Maintained a customer service database for all product complaints and lawsuits Organized all company meetings for the CEO, Board of Directors and Vice Preside nts Responsible for all travel for the CEO and executive staff Corporate Recruiter and Trainer Responsible for recruiting and hiring of all upper level management of three pl ants including sourcing, travel and entertainment, interviewing, plant tours, dr ug screening and temporary housing for new hires Organized and conducted management training for all mid to upper level manageme nt Education Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi Bachelor of Business Administration - 19 91