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SUZANNE M. JOHNSON
** ***** *** **, ** Michael MN, 55376
PH: 612-***-**** E-mail:
********@***********.***
SALES/MARKETING PROFESSIONAL
Sales Specialist, Communications Expert, Business Relationship
Pro, Executive
High-Profile Senior Sales/Marketing Professional qualified by 20+
years of experience in various
Markets. Recognized as a top level Sales/Marketing self starter.
Detail & Goal orientated individual
with a proven track record of Exceptional Sales Volume, & Closing
Skills.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERTISE
> Rare, Remarkable, Top Level Sales skills in person as well
as the phone
> Researching and Developing Special Marketing Strategies for the
Company to achieve Rapid Growth
and Increased Profitability for its clients.
> Over 20 years Sales Experience.
> Phenomenal Closing Skills when meeting with clients.
> Meeting with clients & helping them fulfill their particular
need.
> Proficient in Microsoft Applications.
> Expert in Customer Service Relationships
CAREER HISTORY
EMJAY PUBLICATIONS & MARKETING - Elk River, MN
2000-Present
State of the art, strategic company that
aggressively followed market trends and capitalized on them by
offering the best products, service & support to
its clients.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Directed over Budgets, Sales, Marketing and Business
Development.
> Created new directives for a wide range of clients to create
more Sales and Increase profits.
> Developed the "Referral Marketing Program" geared to reactivate
past clients that generated additional 33%
revenue per month. Developed, implemented, and
refined this market strategy in 30 days for new clients.
> Analyzed and Researched then creatively developed New
Specialized Marketing campaigns for clients
In specialized niches in their respective Markets.
VACATION GALLERIA- Minnetonka, MN
5/1998/2000
TIMESHARE SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR
> Face to Face, Q&A sessions and explanation of different
levels of ownership. Group Presentations
of the benefits of ownership.
> Closed prospects on different vacation packages.
> Implemented training and supervised telemarketing
department
> Responsible of all direct mail. email and PR campaigns
> Created campaign to reactivate old clients
> Was responsible for and trained staff in an improved
customer service experience.
ESCAPE DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENTS- Spring Lake Park, MN
1/1996-5/1998
A start-up company that specialized & Invested in the
food service industry.
DIRECTOR OF SALES/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Managed all facets of the Sales/Marketing for
the Company.
> Managed a team of 2 direct reports with 15 Employees
> Generated new Business to Business Marketing that lead to
Sales calls. Increased
Business by 35% in one month. 56 % in the first year.
> Other responsibilities included Bookkeeping, Marketing, & New
Business generation, Customer Retention
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Minnesota School of Business -Online
2009-
Bachelor Degree Program- Business/Sales & Marketing
North Hennepin Community College - Brooklyn Park, MN
1992-1994
> Sales & Marketing
> Communications
> Computers
> Speechwriting, Public Speaking
> President local Networking Group 2000- 2004
> Public Speaking Group