Debra Jackson

*** ***** ******

West Columbia, SC 29169

zp4yjr@r.postjobfree.com

Phone 803-***-****

Highlights of Qualifications media and service sales, with a strong background in marketing and advertising. Ability to set and surpass sales goals, while ensuring client’s budgets are used to their maximum capability. Ability to meet with over 2000 potential clients from day one.

Experience

GCI November2009- present

Regional Sales,

Marketing and Professional Consulting:

South Lake Village:

Marketing and Professional Consulting

July 2009-October 2009

Worked with professionals in varied industries and markets to enable solid growth through marketing and proper growth strategies

One on one consulting with professionals to enable personal and professional growth

Designed and implemented successful marketing strategies and sales techniques for multiple businesses and products.

Event Planning

Increased census by 10 plus move ins

Community Sales Manager:

Sun West Management Company

April 2008-October 2008

Event Planning

Prospecting for new clients through cold calling, marketing, networking, and working leads as well as forming and maintain relationships with Owners, CEOS, Discharge Planners and Social workers in hospitals and rehabilitation centers and skilled care facilities

Meeting with prospective clients to determine their needs and how to fill them

Recruiting clients through INTERNET, networking and cold calling

Representing the company at state and local functions to uphold company image and gain prospective leads Teaching sales and negotiation training to new hires in the Southeast region on an ongoing basis

Training the VA and Palmetto Baptist Hospital on the concept of assisted and independent living

Emergency “on call” for the VA

Performing management duties such as producing marketing materials, updating reports, reviewing sales staff goals and discussing expectations, motivating staff, developing and implementing contests for residents and staff, training new hires, and continuing education for current staff.

Awards and Achievements:

Tripled Occupancy in 4 months

Met or exceeded goal every month

Ranked highest achiever in the region

Account Executive:

Black Box Network Services

2006-2008

Prospecting for new clients through cold calling trade associations, marketing and networking and working leads as well as maintaining relationships with CEO s Presidents, Owners, and Project Managers, also worked closely with state and federal government, contractors and electricians

Meeting with potential clients to determine needs and scope of work

Recruiting clients through INTERNET referrals, networking, and cold calling

Represented the company at trade fairs and local events to maintain image

Awards and Achievements:

Expanded potential sales revenue to four million dollars in the southeast region

Expanded new local, regional, national and international clients for future sales

Oversaw a potential growth gain of two hundred percent of prior sales

Ranked seventh in sales internationally

Regional and National Sales Manager:

Cable Vantage

2000-2006

Prospecting for new clients through cold calling, marketing and networking with radio, television, and new media outlets

Planned events with national clients to promote their products and services

Created strategic marketing plans to increase exposure to clients and drive sales

Planned events for staff to participate and enjoy

Awards and Accomplishments:

Increased first years sales to 500,000 dollars

Doubled sales of previous account list first year

Opened new regional and nationwide accounts previously inaccessible to other executives

Maintained and exceeded goals every quarter

Recognition at the Addy awards

Owner:

The Professionals Choice

1993-2000

Prospected through cold calling networking and referral sources

Met with prospective clients to determine their needs

Represented the company at all functions to build image

Branded and Marketed products and services for over 25 clients

Met and exceeded all the goals of the clients advertising dollars

Produced and directed all TV and radio commercials for clients

Coordinated and implemented total marketing strategies from conception to execution.

Recognized by the Columbia College Women Entrepreneurs.

References available on request

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