Manya Suchy

Email: abpyso@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** *. ****** ****

City: Bayside

State: WI

Zip: 53217

Country: USA

Phone: 414-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $60,000

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MANYA SUCHY

9091 N. Pelham Pkwy., Milwaukee, WI 53217 * 414-***-**** * abpyso@r.postjobfree.com

High-Energy Sales Professional

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Seeking a sales position in an organization that values teamwork and strong interpersonal skills. Desire to leverage my 29 years of face-to-face customer interaction in sales, marketing and customer service including: working with department stores (Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and more), catalogs, and high-end specialty retail stores. Will focus my vast experience to execute a sales/marketing plan and achieve company goals. I enjoy the game...the competition...the win!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SALES REPRESENTATIVE (part-time) 2012 - present

Technology Solutions for Schools, Milwaukee, WI

Professional sales presentations to technology specialists and principals at K-8 private schools for technology training and education services.

* Increased sales by 10%.

* Opened 22 new accounts for website.

* Assisted in development of new website.

DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING 2000 - 2011

Canvasbacks, Milwaukee, WI

Developed and introduced new line launches (20 annually) for this $10 million high-end apparel manufacturing company including fabric selection, design, critique, and merchandising. Developed and directed market penetration plans, competitive analysis, strategic positioning, collateral materials, and sales force training.

* Managed and directed 11 people.

* Personally opened 43 new accounts in sngle year.

* Increased sales by 30% at national trade shows.

* Increased sales by 40% in unassigned territories.

* Consistent record of annual sales growth.

* Regularly exceeded goals.

* Outstanding customer service.

* Strong negotiating skills

* Wide channel experience including distributors and independent representatives.

* Solid budgeting, forecasting, and customer concern resolution background.

* Significant domestic travel and business experience - nearly of time on the road.

* Personality and ability to interact with all levels within an organization.

* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

* Results oriented with timely communication and follow-up.

* Amazing tradeshow and product presentation skills.

MANYA SUCHY

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

MIDWEST SALES REPRESENTATIVE 1998 - 2000

MSR Enterprises, Libertyville, IL

Grew sales through presentations at regional trade shows, department stores, and high-end specialty retail stores for this $4 million independent, multi-line apparel company.

* Increased sales by 40% annually.

* Set $1 million record for single-line sales in one quarter.

* Opened & retained 22 new accounts in addition to existing account base.

* Road warrior.

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER 1992 - 1996

Canvasbacks, Milwaukee, WI

Utilized communication and creative problem solving skills with sales representatives, specialty retail stores, and department stores nationally.

* Teamed with and assumed sales managerial responsibilities from VP - Sales & Marketing.

* Offered position of National Sales Manager in 1996.

FLIGHT ATTENDANT 1983 - 1991

Eastern Airlines, Miami, FL

* Delivered superior customer service.

* Awarded 8 commendations for outstanding customer service.

* Recommended for management position by superiors.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Business and Marketing

TRADE SHOWS PARTICIPATED IN

* Coterie - New York (2008-2009) 2x/yr * AmericasMart - Atlanta (2000-2009) 3x/yr

* Magic - Las Vegas (2000-2009) 2x/yr * NEAC - Boston (2000-2009) 2x/yr

* CMC Los Angeles (2000-2009) 2x/yr * Moda New York (2005-2008) 5x/yr

* Dallas Apparel Market (2000-2009) 3x/yr * Intermezzo - New York (2008) 3x/yr

* StyleMax - Chicago (1998-2009) 5x/yr * Nouveau Collective - New York (2000-2005) 5x/yr

ACTIVITIES & OTHER INTERESTS

Reading, travel, running (completed many 10k races), skiing (downhill & cross country - completed six 50k Birkebeiner cross country ski races), and beach volleyball.

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