Sales Representative

KATHE CARROW

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Jacksonville, FL 32225

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PROFILE

A creative and self-motivated sales and training professional with a

background in teaching (including Title 1) and counseling. Established a

reputation of going over and beyond job scope to increase sales and market

penetration. Able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds and quickly

establish a positive rapport with decision makers. Strong contacts and

market knowledge in the area.

EDUCATION

1994 B.A. Degree - Human Development, Eckerd College

EXPERIENCE:

Call on over 300 public and private schools (K-12) in a five county

territory (N. Florida) to present supplemental textbooks and materials to

Principals, Assistants and Area Supervisors.

Recruit and train people to be Foster parents as well as adoptive

parents.

Initiated sales process through setting appointments, developing

relationships and making presentations resulting in a sales increase of 35%

since assuming position.

Directly responsible for selling and closing over $200,000 in new

business.

Provide in-service training to teachers and educational staff on the

effective use of materials in conjunction with current curriculum

requirements.

Represent company at workshops and exhibitions to demonstrate

effectiveness of materials.

Chosen several times to travel to other territories and assist with sales

blitz and/or training.

Introduced businesses to new computer school in the community and shared

information about class offerings.

Self-Employed, "Seeing the Lighter Side" Presentations for 2002 - present

various businesses, corporations, clubs, etc.

Licensing Specialist/ Recruiter, Child Guidance 2001 - 2004

Per Diem Sales Representative, Steck-Vaughn (Harcourt) 2000 - 2002

Teacher in Language Arts & Social Studies, Duval County School Board 1999 -

2000

After School Program Coordinator, City of Jacksonville 1997 - 1999

Parks & Recreation

Foster Parent Trainer, White Foundation 1995 - 1997

Therapist, Child Guidance Center 1994 - 1995

Recruiter, Accord Personnel 1993 - 1994

Counselor, Pinellas County School Board 1989 - 1993

Per Diem Sales Rep, Simon & Schuster 1987 - 1989

Account Executive, Computrain 1985 - 1987

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