Jerika Steele
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Belmont, CA 94002
Cell: 408-***-**** Email: ************@*******.***
Professional Profile:
. Experienced in identifying, developing and increasing business in the
health and beauty industries.
. Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, peers and
management.
. Awarded for exceeding sales quotas and client expectations by
delivering superior customer service.
Experience:
2003-2009
West Coast Beauty Systems, San Jose CA
Outside Sales Consultant
. Grew active account base from Palo Alto to San Jose by 100%, as well
as increased revenue from $23K/month to approximately $50K/month.
. Growth of territory due to new business and managing education within
account base according to the needs of the client.
. Coordinated monthly staff meetings within salons to educate stylists
on ways to increase and retain their color business.
. Won company wide sales contest in 2005 for greatest increase (over
110%) in color users "Paul Mitchell, The Color". Prize awarded a
weekend in Santa Monica, including a reception dinner at John Paul
DeJoria's estate in Malibu.
. Created position as Area Team Leader over 6 consultants in Northern
California.
2001-2003
M.E. Fox, San Jose CA
Outside Sales Representative
. Outside sales representative for Bay Area's largest distributor of
beverages ranging from Budweiser, Gordon Biersch and Sam Adams to
Snapple.
. Growth of product sales grew over 30% as a result of weekly
promotional events, as well as ensuring front end display units at all
major grocery chains.
1998-2001
Maly's, San Jose CA
Outside Sales Consultant
. Managed the Northern California territory from Palo Alto to Hollister.
Increase in sales of over 120% within first two years.
. Won Presidents Award in 2000 for exceeding client expectations in
delivering excellence in customer service.
. Grew business relationships through maintenance of salon
merchandising, promotions and monthly education.
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1995-1998
Jan Marini Skin Research, San Jose CA
Outside Sales Consultant
. Sold medically based line of skin care products.
. Responsible for sales and education of product line to leading
dermatologists, plastic surgeons and skin care professionals.
. Grew account base by 20% by prospecting at local trade shows, building
referrals and cold calling.
Education:
2011, Penn Foster Career School, Occupational Therapy Aide, Diploma
2011, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine,
Certificate Program
2010, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Integrative Mental Health,
Certificate Program
1997, Clayton College of Natural Health, B.S. in Holistic Nutrition (GPA
3.4/4)
1995, Camden Beauty College, Licensed Esthetician