Paula Steiner

*** ** *** ****** *** *** Dania Beach, FL 33004

acre8l@r.postjobfree.com 203-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position that will allow me to use the training and experiences I have gained to meet and exceed the goals of my employer while enjoying a lively family life.

Experience

May 2013 – Present MCG Connect Florida Team Leader Bloomfield, NJ

Develop, train and lead in-store Sales Specialists for the State of Florida in the Target Store Brand for Nespresso

Set the standard for the in-store team by demonstrating professionalism and account knowledge that exceeds the customer's expectations

Transform demonstrator team into a selling team by teaching basic selling skills.

Recruit, interview, participate and lead in the development of all Specialists

Decision making privileges extended for hiring and firing of staff members

Manage a staff of over 60 personnel

Accomplishments

My staff consistently achieved a compliance rating of 98.5% and a completion of 98%.

Face to face training resulted in measurable increase of sold units by over 50%.

Sales Specialist team consistently in top 5 nationally.

I was chosen to represent MCG and give a presentation to the new Nespresso President and Executive Board who was touring the United States in April of 2015.

October 2011 – May 2013 MCG Connect

Sales Specialist Bloomfield, NJ

Showcase brands on the retail selling floor in order to increase sales for our clients.

Demonstrate product knowledge, promote product sales and educate the customers and sales associates about the advantages and benefits of the product.

Demonstrate the ability to be professional, reliable, outgoing, friendly, and to close the sale.

Accomplishments

Repeated top national sales performer of the month.

March 2011 – June 2013 Franklin Retail Services

Visual Merchandiser Boulder, CO

Partnering with management to insure that store employees are aware of initiatives and directives, to help drive branding to grow sales for the companies that I am representing.

Follow floor plans; place POP, read blue prints, place signage and set-up small display and POP

Complete a reasonable amount of set-ups and break-downs. Clean and organize area assigned.

Utilize my visual merchandising talent to execute a presentation to drive branding and business objectives.

Educate staff and customers about products that I represent.

Verify, take photos and report stock levels. Reporting of company questionnaires.

Manage and input all shops in a timely manner as to ensure a timely turn. Self manage.

March 2003 – July 2009 seasonal NK Lawn & Garden, Plantation Products et al

Merchandiser Chattanooga, TN

Provided product knowledge, customer service and updated national accounts

Provided a point of contact for sales staff and store managers

Responsible for set-up, pop, inventory, distribution, refill and break down. Self Manage

Accomplishments

Merchandised the Top # 2 and #4 stores in sales weekly in New England.

July 2002 – May 2004 New England Flooring Supply Support Services North Haven, CT

Managed growth indicators of inventory turns and sales for national big box retailers.

Tracked sales and provide support for overseas purchases.

Managed architectural process from master planning to sub-bid request utilizing CMD.

Provided customer service support to the retailer. Supervised claim process for the retailer.

Managed sales, inventory and distribution for all web-based flooring retailers.

Composed, produced and distributed all marketing materials and maintained database of retailers.

March 2001 – December 2001 Advanced Fiber Communications

Logistics Coordinator Petaluma,CA

Supervised all office operations and staff of the Connecticut facility for a global broadband company

Developed and implemented procedures to facilitate the process of the mechanical installation of

broadband equipment in the SNET CO’s

Organized and trained staff to follow the procedural policies of the Atlas Service Group.

Processed purchase orders including service, material and labor.

Reviewed and expedited the quotes to the customer and sub-contractors for installation.

Liaison for weekly update meetings, facilitate and managing the communications process between the customer, field service technicians and Atlas Service Group in California.

Point person in Connecticut for Atlas for Project C,O,R,E and Pronto back to California

Reported projections, revenue and profit margins to the portfolio manger.

Track POTS and digital line switches from equipment to switch over.

January 1999 – December 2000 FreeLife, International LLC

Purchasing Agent Milford, CT

Developed and implemented all purchasing procedures following good accounting practices.

Negotiated, and approved all Purchase Orders. Procured all products and raw materials.

Procured and negotiated new and most profitable contracts to supply an ever-growing product line.

Analyzed sales for prediction of product movement and control inventory supply chain needs in US and Puerto Rico warehouses for an industry with 30% monthly increase in sales.

Arrange shipping and perform tracking of all in bound ground and out going air and ocean transportation for domestic and international warehouses.

Responsible for production schedules and formulation lead times for a just- in- time inventory system.

Managed final manufacturing and scheduling of print, audio and video production.

Managed and performed monthly and annual physical inventories.

Produced and procured corrugated, logo items, display and label and all printed inventories.

Develop, control inventory and run the logo store during annual convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Accomplishments

Cut costs of goods by 15% through negotiated contracts

Saved corporate $50,000 in anticipated convention costs

Increased efficiency of inventory replenishment system, reducing obsolete write off expense

Cut Logistical cost by over 20% by changing carriers and negotiating cost savings in air and shipping bills.

June 1987- January 1998 Kennedy Center, Inc Purchasing Agent/Accounts Payable Bridgeport, CT

Processed in excess of 45K purchase orders per annum.

Bonded for a $6,000 weekly petty cash.

Maintained inventories of general merchandise including office, household and stationery inventories.

Provided support for purchases of printed material. Purchase all services, vehicles and equipment.

Responsible for bi-annual fixed asset physical inventories of 20 off-site locations, using a hand held scanner Dbase III.

Trained all staff on the use of all business equipment. Ie.: computer, phone system, copier, fax.

Service Coordinator for all on-site equipment. Responsible for the maintenance and the in-house contracts for all business equipment, service contracts and new office system purchases.

Negotiated annual home oil, utility, paper goods, office supplies, and other sundry annual contracts.

Business Owner/Partner

1988-1999 Mincpac Limousine

Milford, CT

Responsible for accounting, driver training, marketing, dispatching, scheduling, driving, hiring and firing and general automobile operations for a $1.2K family limousine business

Day to Day running of business

1999-2001 Interior Gallery,Owner

Colchester, CT

Responsible for accounting and checkbook and asset management for a $250,000 per annum carpet business

Education

Sacred Heart University, Bachelor’s of Science, Business Degree, Fairfield, CT 2002

Sacred Heart University, Associates Degree, Accounting Degree, Fairfield, CT 1992

Military Service

US ARMY, Rank E-4, Medical Specialist 91A10, Fort Hood, TX

Darnell Army Hospital

2nd Armor Division

Skills and Certifications Microsoft Environment, Real World Accounting Package, Dbase III

Safeway Food Handling Certification 100% October 2013

Product lines: Nike, Under Armour, Adidas/Agron, Reebok, Wilson, Lamkin, PowerSoxs, Asics, Field and Stream, Smartwool, Chums, Wigwam, Walter Hagen, Softsol, Tyr, Nike Vision, Oakley, Rayban, Contour, Tervis, Umbro, Moving Comfort, Nuun, Giant Bike, Thule, Plantation Product, Nk Lawn & Garden, Keurig, Nespresso

Memberships

Member of Disabled American Veteran Chapter #15 Milford, CT *former Jr. Vice Commander, Commander’s Award

Former Board Member, Makom High School Woodbridge, CT

Former Board Member, Secretary and Member at Large, Congregation Sinai Milford, CT

Administrator: DAV Chapter 15 Milford, CT FaceBook page

Founder and Administrator: Milford, CT Tag Sale FaceBook page over 7,000 members

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