Manager Sales

ELYSE M. BELL

**** *. ***** ***. • Orlando, Fl **803 • 617-***-**** • *******@*****.***

Marketing Manager • Marketing Operations • Program Coordinator • Events

Manager

PROFILE

Highly accomplished, results driven Marketing Management professional with proven

ability to increase name visibility, plan and manage projects, and supervise top performing

teams. Entrepreneurial spirit with expertise in image improvement, market penetration,

product launch/rollout, territory and account management, sales, and relationship

development. International / domestic experience includes for profit and non profit sectors.

Core Competencies

Marketing Operations • Brand Management • Market Penetration • Territory Management

Post Sales Support • Account Retention • Proposal Development • Event Planning • Sales

Account Relations • Negotiations • Presentations • Creativity • Market & Trend Analysis

Budgeting • Cost Control • Policy Development • Product Launch/Rollout • Forecasting

Inventory Management • Relationship Management • Campaign Design • Promotions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, Orlando, FL 2006 Present

District Manager (2008 present)

Promoted to oversee distributor management, business development, trend and marketing

analysis, product launch/rollout, product forecasting, and inventory management for entire

Central Florida region. Coordinate relationships with wholesalers. Administer budgets.

Conduct market and systems management analyses and interpret industry trends.

• Increased volumes 25% with core distributor by creating effective marketing and brand

management solutions to drive volume and distribution.

• Facilitated business growth by preparing and delivering presentations, leading sales

meetings, and creating annual marketing plans. Also designed training sessions.

• Led successful new product introductions in Central Florida market.

• Improved inventory control through monthly forecasting of product needs, coordination

of inventory through distributors, and new controls to ensure products in stock.

• Reduced costs and supported distribution through effective budgeting for purchases.

(again include selling/negotiating skills in this description)

Accounts Manager (2006 2008)

Carried out sales and marketing of products for accounts in Washington DC/N. Virginia

area. Performed brand management, program development, and account management.

• Increased sales within existing accounts and acquired new accounts.

• Planned and led special events to increase brand recognition and visibility.

CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY, London, England 2005

Public Services Directorate Intern

Carried out research and analysis for UK's top business lobbying organization. Reviewed

statistical documents and compiled and reformatted data to support programs.

• Assisted with campaign and promotions work, including forums and conferences, to

facilitate promotion of reforms and membership benefits.

• Prepared press releases, white papers, and newsletter articles.

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CASTLES UNLIMITED REAL ESTATE COMPANY, Newton Center, MA 2005 2006

Accounts Executive

Managed real estate database, including editing of accounts. Reviewed future listings.

Communicated with clients about listings.

• Contributed to business growth through promotion and sales of memberships.

IDLEWILD FAMILY CENTER, Ligonier, PA 2002 2005

Food & Beverage Supervisor (seasonal)

Managed internal inspections, issue resolution, and daily business operations for company

with more than 400 employees. Supervised 100+ employess in F&B sector.

• Improved productivity by developing and conducting new employee orientation.

• Maintained compliance with internal and state regulations and requirements.

• Enhanced efficiency by leading employee performance review process.

EDUCATION

BA in International Relations w/concentrations in International Business &

Economics

Boston University, Boston, MA (2006)

• Minor in Economics

• School Tutor, BU Initiative for Literacy Development. Tutored students with literacy

and learning disabilities. Provided assistance with reading, math, and social skills.

• Sr. Peer Advisor, Boston University International Relations Undergraduate Dept.

• Student Member of the Pittsburgh Technology Council.

• Boston University’s Model United Nations.

• United Nations International Children Relief Fund Volunteer Organization (UNICEF).

• United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer, Give Kids the World Village

Volunteer, Chicago Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Volunteer, Greater DC Cares

Volunteer, Orlando Day Nursery

Board of Directors, Love & Light

Volunteer, Special Olympics

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computers: MS Office, basic HTML, Windows, UNIX

Languages: Basic Spanish

ELYSE M. BELL

1036 N. Shine Ave. • Orlando, Fl 32803 • 617-***-**** • *******@*****.***

November 29, 2010

Hiring Agent Name, Title

Company Name

Address

City, State Zip

Dear Sir/Dear Madam:

With a consistent record of increasing brand visibility, contributing to revenue growth,

coordinating special events, and managing programs, I am writing to express my interest in

the position of [insert job title here]. My background includes domestic and international

experience in both the commercial and non profit sectors, and I have special expertise in

account development, relationship management, and project management. Now I’d like to

bring my skills to work for your organization.

My present and past positions include District Manager, Accounts Manager, Public Services

Directorate Intern, Accounts Executive, and Supervisor. Among my many accomplishments,

I have:

• Increasing sales volumes 25% by building distributor relationships and creating effective

marketing and brand management solutions.

• Planning and leading successful new product introductions across a large territory.

• Improving brand visibility and recognition by planning and leading special events.

• Reducing purchase costs through vendor negotiations and improving budget control.

• Preparing press releases, white papers, newsletter articles, and data analyses for the

UK’s top business lobbying organization.

In addition to the above, I’ve been involved in a wide variety of non profit organizations as a

volunteer, fund raiser, and board member, and I have experience and training in sales.

Please accept this letter and enclosed resume as an introduction to my skills and

background. For a more detailed description of my offerings and achievements, feel free to

contact me at your earliest convenience. I am willing to discuss relocation. Thank you in

advance for your consideration and I look forward to your call.

Sincerely,

Elyse M. Bell

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