Sales Representative
Resume:
DIANE Pickett
Savage, MN 55378
*********@*******.***
objective
To develop and increase sales through effective use
of marketing strategies, providing positive
business communication and building professional
relationships.
acheivements
Awarded an earned scholarship to study at The Merrill Palmer
Institute of Human Development and Family Life in Detroit, Michigan.
Students from nearly fifty states with educational professors
program dedicated in working with the urban child and their
families.
News editor of college newspaper at the University of Wisconsin,
Stout for three academic years. Contributed in a team of writers to
provide for students and university personnel written information
concerning college life and academic activities.
The American Association of University Women - past president and
vice president of membership. Increased membership by twenty-three
percent over the first two years.
As a senior sales consultant in the plastic industry consistently
ranked within the top five percent of generated sales during the
past five years and also awarded achievement of top sales
professional at Preferred Packaging.
Advanced from premise sales to field sales within the first year at
Master Remodeling. Company award for "Account Executive Most Likely
to Succeed."
Experience
2001-Present Preferred Packaging Minneapolis, MN
Senior Sales Consultant
2002-2009: Top producer (upper 5% of total sales.)
Gross sales revenue $300,000.00 in 2002-2009 (quota
$24K per month). New business sales, 85% of total
sales.
Outside sales in the plastic packaging industry.
Maintain current customer accounts and solicit new
accounts. Territory includes Minnesota, eastern
North and South Dakota and western Wisconsin.
Business to business sales in plastic packaging,
including plastic containers/bags for restaurants,
bakeries and dry cleaner industry with creative
printing/logo.
1998-2001 Master Remodeling Minneapolis, MN
Sales Representative
Sales representative for home improvements and
additions. Lead generation and qualification to
determine the specific needs of homeowners. Began
with appointment setting for sales staff and moved
to sales presentation and closing in outside sales.
Promoted from inside sales to outside sales 1999.
Prospected for new accounts as part of outside
sales role. Went into prospect homes to make final
sales presentation.
New business represented 85% of accounts.
1993-1998 Farmington Public Schools Farmington, MN
Early Childhood/Special Education Teacher
Teacher of 2-6 year-old developmentally delayed and
handicapped children.
Wrote Individual Education Plans for each child,
coordinating input from other district specialists
and parents.
Developed and facilitated parent support groups.
Reviewed IEP goals and progress on a quarterly
basis.
1991-1993 IDS Financial Services Minneapolis, MN
Financial Planner Assistant
Developed financial services and clientele through
creative marketing strategies, making appointments
and arranging seminars for financial planner's
clients.
Clientele increased by 23% from 1991 to 1993.
1989-1991 Varner & Associates Minneapolis, MN
Inside Sales Representative
Sold Great Clips hair franchises over the phone.
Averaged 5-7 franchises sold per day.
Inside sales representative with major accounts,
including AT&T Security Systems, Great Clips
franchises and interior designer.
Education
University of Wisconsin, Stout Menomonie, WI
Bachelor of Science Degree - Education &
Psychology.
The Merrill-Palmer Institute of Human Development
Detroit, MI
Scholarship Studies - One year scholarship.
St. Cloud State University Graduate School of
Education St. Cloud, MN
Graduate studies in Education & Psychology
completed.
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