Cynthia A. Armstrong
Brandon, MS 39042
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a sales position within a growth oriented company that
utilizes my experience in sales, management and client relations.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
> Over nine years of sales experience
> Over ten years of management experience
> Proven ability to exceed sales goals
> Self-motivated, goal oriented and strong sense of accountability
> Proficient in MS Word and Excel
EXPERIENCE:
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE, Complete Office Solutions
Jackson, MS (June 2010-present)
. Sell Xerox Multifunction Copier, Printer, Scanning, Fax Devices
. Responsible for calling on current accounts and new prospects
. Prepare and present proposals for potential business
. Serve as a point of contact for any customer concerns
. Completed Xerox formal sales training program at Xerox National
Training Center
MOM'S MORNING OUT DIRECTOR, Crossgates United Methodist Church
Brandon, MS (August 2005-July 2010)
. Manage Mom's Morning Out Program with 40 children.
. Hire, train and supervise all employees.
. Drive student enrollment.
. Handle bookkeeping for accounts receivable and payable.
FUNDRAISER, State Auditor Phil Bryant Candidate for Lt. Governor
Jackson, MS (Summer 2006-part-time position)
. Raised funds for Phil Bryant for his campaign for Lt. Governor.
. Prospected for donations from key leaders in the community.
. Raised all funds raised for The Patio Club Reception for Phil Bryant.
STATE DIRECTOR, Muscular Dystrophy Association
Jackson, MS (October 1998- June 2005)
. Coordinated all MDA fundraising events for the state of Mississippi
including the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
. Sold sponsorships for fundraising events including golf tournaments,
walks, fishing tournaments, motorcycle rides, social events, Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon and lock-ups. (District raised $715,000 last year
of employment).
. Managed a support staff of eight people.
. Gave presentations at civic clubs, legislature and major company
conferences.
. Recruited volunteers for all special fundraising events.
NATIONAL MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE, SkyTel
Jackson, Mississippi (May 1997 - October 1998)
. Sold nationwide paging and paging services.
. Provided customer service to existing accounts.
. Prepared proposals regarding pricing and coverage.
DISTRICT MANAGER, Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
Jackson, Mississippi (May 1996 - May 1997)
. Sold payroll and tax services for a Fortune 200 company throughout
Central Mississippi.
. Serviced existing accounts.
. Prospected for new accounts by managing different channels to get
referrals.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE, University Directories (Internship)
Chapel Hill, North Carolina (May 1995 - August 1995)
. Sold yellow page advertisements in Auburn, AL and Hattiesburg, MS.
. Prospected for new accounts.
. Organized and maintained all correspondence, records, and orders for
each account.
TICKET HOSTESS, Walt Disney World Company (Internship)
Orlando, Florida (January 1993 - May 1993)
EDUCATION: The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi (May 1996)
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Marketing
ACHIEVEMENTS:
. Completed formal sales training with Xerox at National Training
Center
. 1995-Ranked in the top 15 percentile nationally at University
Directories.
. Past President-Jackson Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees).
. Past-Member of the Madison-Ridgeland Rotary Club
. Past Social Chairman of Delta Sigma PI (Business Fraternity).
. Volunteer at Crossgates United Methodist Church for the past 5
years
. Co-Chair of Crossgates United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt
. 2006-present Pampered Chef Consultant