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Leila Schumann
Sandow Media
Regional Sales Manager, NewBeauty Magazine and Website
October 2008-Present
To date, have established 21 new partnerships by prospecting, cold
calling and successfully selling to Plastic Surgeons, Facial Plastic
Surgeons, Dermatologists and Cosmetic Dentists, Practice
Administrators, Staff and Marketing Consultants within four state
territory.
Added the most respected plastic surgery practice in Chicago
Won sales incentive for most new doctors sold
Increased territory revenues by 148% achieved exclusively through
generating new business.
80% of new partnership established for more than a year.
Added new partners in Wisconsin and Indiana (7), previously (0)
Increased Michigan partners by 67%
Established the first doctor partner in Minnesota
Increased territory database from 70 to 1,000+ contacts
Network and attended industry tradeshows
The Workbook
Sales Representative, The Workbook and workbook.com Temporary
Position/Feb. 2008-July 2008
Hired to provide coverage for an account manager facing an illness.
Handle present accounts and sell marketing program that includes an
annual creative sourcebook and website to new photographers and
illustrators throughout the Midwest.
Mark Shale
Part-Time Sales Consultant, Mark Shale
Sept. 2005-Oct. 2008 Achieved #1 Part-Time
Retail Salesperson (highest dollar per hour sold) within the company's
seven store chain.
Hearst Corporation
Midwest Manager, House Beautiful Magazine
Aug.1998-Aug. 2001
Responsible for an individual account list managed with a three-day
workweek schedule. Territory: Minnesota and Illinois accounts in Food,
Packaged goods, home building, Insurance, Financial, etc.
Meredith Corporation
Account Executive, Better Homes and Gardens
July 1997-Aug. 1998
Managed a client roster, which included: Kraft Foods, Philip Morris,
General Mills, Pillsbury, etc.
Increased revenues by 29% and surpassed sales goal by 20%
Gruner & Jahr
Account Executive, Parents Magazine
June 1993-July 1997
Received one of five Gruner & Jahr Corporate Sales Awards initiated in
1996. Recognized for developing corporate multi-title sales
opportunities
Received Parents Magazine Sales Award for "The Best Client
Relationships," 1995.
Became Manager of The Parents Baby and Ser Padres Network, 1996
Education
Columbia College, Chicago, IL, Graduated with A B.A./Liberal Arts and
a Minor in Photography
References Available Upon Request