Gwen Kaftan
Davie, FL ****8
acelh8@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To obtain a challenging position with growth potential, where my sales and
marketing skills would have valuable application for mutually successful
results.
Sales Experience
o Over 20 years of field sales experience
o Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication
skills
o Well organized, self-motivated and energetic
o Business Development
o Relationship Building
o Negotiation Skills
o Client Needs Assessment
o Persuasive Presentations
o Influential Communications
Professional Experience
Ultimate Business Services, Deerfield Beach, FL
April 2013-Present
Senior Business Consultant
Manage comprehensive sales process by aggressively targeting large
companies to procure and manage business relationships for sales of office
products and services. Responsible for achieving monthly sales goals and
reporting, making detailed progressive presentations, lead generation,
negotiating sales and service contracts and maintaining customer service
and quality business relationships.
Upholstery USA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
October 2009 - April 2013
Sales and Office Management
Responsibilities include administrative assistant and sales management.
Duties consist of meeting monthly sales goals with a focus on cold calling
medical related businesses.
National Education Online Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
March 2007-February 2008
Telemarketing Associate
Responsibilities include pre qualifying potential students for online
college placement in a high volume fast paced environment. Duties consist
of making a minimum of 100 calls per hour and imputing data accurately to
maintain a precise database.
Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
August 2006-Present
Responsibilities include motivating clients to achieve fitness goals.
Maintain a strong following of clients to keep classes operating at full
capacity in various fitness centers throughout South Florida including 24
Hour Fitness, Club Fit, and Mind Body Connection.
AT&T Wireless Services, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 1995-June 1998
Senior Account Representative
Responsible for corporate telecommunication sales to Fortune 500 companies
in an assigned territory. Acquired all leads through cold calling. Monthly
sales goals were set and achieved. Recipient of multiple sales achievement
awards.
Delta Business Systems, Miramar, FL
January 1992-December 1994
Senior Account Representative
Responsible for marketing and selling high priced business equipment to
large companies in an assigned territory. Duties include setting
appointments, demonstrating equipment and closing the sale. Monthly sales
goals were set and achieved. Recipient of multiple sales achievement
awards.
Education
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, Bachelor of Science, Family
Resources
Skills and Certifications
Licensed and Certified Fitness Instructor
Licensed and Certified Personal Trainer
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Affiliations
o The Nathan S. Arenson Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research - Member of
Board of Directors
o Temple Kol Ami Emmanu El
. PTA Board of Directors for 5 years
. Co-Chair of Temple Gift Shop
o Can't Stomach Cancer Foundation- Co-Chair for Auction and Gala, Board
Member