Sales Representative Manager

Mary Lee Flannigan

W*** N**** Lakeview Lane Oconomowoc, WI 53066

3771. ************@*****.***

FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT

Dynamic, results-oriented sales professional with an extensive history

of creating new business and setting record sales numbers. Strategic

and creative thinker known for opening new markets and launching

products across multiple market segments. Provide a solutions-based

approach to sales that focuses on resolving clients needs and creating

win-win situations. Proven ability to initiate creative sales and

marketing programs delivering immediate results. Expertise in

revitalizing organizational performance via cutting-edge strategic

planning and business incentive programs. Recognized as an energetic

leader, strong motivator, noteworthy communicator, and exceptional

innovator with superior business acumen.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Business and Strategic Planning . New Business Development . Product

Launch . Developing Relationships . Process Improvement . Profit

Growth . Marketing Initiatives . Goal Setting . Incentive Programs .

Sales Development . Team Leadership . Customer Relations . Excellent

Communication Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Great American/Kathryn Beich . Nashville, Tennessee . 2000 to Present

$130 million fundraising company and marketer of jewelry, giftware,

confections, and magazines.

Sales Consultant/Promotions Chairman: Developed new business and

maintained active customer base calling on Elementary and Secondary

Schools in primarily Southeastern Wisconsin. Traveled to customer

sites to make sales presentations, provide campaign direction,

incentive ideas, and product samples. Developed new and innovative

incentive marketing programs for the nation. Chairman/Manager of the

Promotions Team for 7 years.

. Successfully reached the position of top woman in the nation with

over 1 million in invoiced sales.

. Raised over $21 million for schools and organization in Wisconsin.

. Ran training sessions at National and Regional Sales Meetings.

. Received President's Award, Above and Beyond Award, and Top Ten

Sales Representative Award.

Rainbow Fundraising . Brookfield, Wisconsin . 1987 to 2000

Local, family owned fundraising company offering giftware items,

wrapping paper, and confections.

Sales Representative: Top performer for 12 consecutive years. Learned

from the bottom with no prior experience. .

Mary Lee Flannigan . Page 2 . ************@*****.***

Carley Management Corporation . Milwaukee, Wisconsin . 1986 to 1987

Multi-million dollar management firm that partnered with the Federal Plaza

Athletic Club.

General Manager: Initially hired as the Assistant Manager. Replaced the

General Manager in 2 months. Oversaw the opening of a new health club in

downtown Milwaukee. Responsible for all hiring, training, reports,

schedules.

. Exceeded growth expectations immediately through marketing campaigns and

sales.

. Grew membership from 0 to 1700 members in 1 year.

Career Note: Previous employment includes Inside Sales Representative

with Wacker Corporation, Sales Representative to Department Stores

with Schutzman Nut Company, Retail Sales Representative with Betty's

of Winnetka and Gingiss Formalwear. Full details available upon

request.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Carroll University . Waukesha, Wisconsin

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