Manager Sales
Resume:
KIMBERLY K BRANAM
PO BOX *****
MIDLAND, TX *****
432-***-**** (Cell)
**********@***.***
Career Objective:
I am seeking a Public Relations position which will allow me to use my
contacts within the Permian Basin, written/verbal communication, human
relation, management and marketing skills in a professional environment
enabling me to meet and exceed all goals assigned.
Past and Present Civic and Community Involvement:
Midland Downtown Lions Club - 2003 - Present serving as President 2007-2008
Permian Basin Cook-Off Board of Directors
City of Midland Crime Prevention Commission - Secretary
Midland Chamber of Commerce Education Committee
Odessa Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee
I have also volunteered at the American Diabetes Association and Midland
Children's Rehabilitation Center, the Stanton Nursing Home and the Lamun-
Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring.
Work History:
August 10, 2010 - Present
Midland Fairfield Inn
Assistant General Manager/Sales Manager
As the Assistant General Manager, my duties consist of Hiring which
includes employment verification, contacting referrals, interviewing and
training, as well as firing which includes documentation, coach and
counsels, warnings, then termination of employment. Also included are
scheduling, daily revenue reports, P & L statements, maintaining the
swimming pool, housekeeping, maintenance and problem solving. As the Sales
Manager, my duties include
making cold calls to companies to share shift their business, making
presentations to groups regarding the hotel, giving site tours, submitting
RFP's. It also includes retaining and building new customer relations,
listening to the customers' needs and providing excellent customer service.
March 16, 2009 - January 25, 2010
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Sales Manager
As the Sales Manager, my job included, but was not limited to, making cold
calls to companies to share shift their business, making presentations to
groups regarding the hotel, giving site tours, submitting RFP's, setting up
safety and training meetings for local and out of town companies, retaining
and building new customer relations and providing customer service.
Fundraising to help raise funds for the American Diabetes Association.
Completed Marriott's "Sales Edge" course.
August 15, 2007 - January. 8, 2009
Midland Reporter-Telegram
Outside Sales Representative - Real Estate
While employed at the Midland Reporter-Telegram, I was responsible for
mending and maintaining relationships with clients in the real estate
sector. My job included selling newspaper advertising to a list of pre-
existing clients, as well as finding new clients many of whom didn't
realize the effectiveness of consistent advertising. I sold ads in the
"Special Sections" of the newspaper. I sold internet ads on
mywesttexas.com. I was responsible for getting tickets turned in on time
and recording inches to be reserved for my ads.
. Met initiatives set forth, each month
. Met and exceeded past year's goals
February 09, 2004 - August 15, 2007
Mr. Gatti's - Midland, Texas
Marketing/Sales Manager
While employed with Mr. Gatti's, I was in charge of the group
sales/marketing of two Mr. Gatti's restaurants, which entailed keeping the
pre existing business as well as bringing new business into the
restaurants. I sought school groups, sports groups, churches and corporate
businesses such as Conoco Phillips, Basic Energy, TOM CAT USA and Midland
Memorial Hospital to take advantage of the meeting spaces we provided. I
implemented new Team Building events into both stores.
I also took charge of the public relations portion which entailed issuing
press releases to all news stations, radio stations and newspapers
regarding upcoming events such as toy drives, Library Nights and summer
events. I organized events such as fundraisers, blood drives, company
incentive parties and holiday events.
*Exceeded Sales Goals. Received top two awards, competing
against 14 stores, for biggest sales increases over prior year,
raising group sales 33% and 35%.
Jan 04, 2002 - Feb 07, 2004
Hilton Midland/Holiday Inn Odessa - Midland/Odessa, Texas
Corporate Sales Manager
As the Corporate Sales Manager, I made cold calls to businesses,
associations and government entities to share shift their business from
other hotels. I cntacted representatives of government, businesses,
hospitals and associations, verified reservations, drew up contracts and
obtained signatures. Assisted in scheduling and organizing banquets.
*Earned "Top Achiever" Award
*Obtained new business
*Exceeded Sales Goals by 15% - 38%
Aug 11, 1999 - Dec 16, 2001
Advantage Charter School - Midland, Texas
Teacher
Brought six years teaching experience from Sam Houston Elementary, working
with children possessing mental and physical impairments who were
mainstreamed into the regular classroom.
*Served on the Social Committee, arranging functions for the staff.
*Helped organize Fundraising events.
I was also a part time leasing agent for West Winds Village Apartments
located in Odessa, Texas.
Education:
August 1987 - May 1989
Odessa College - Odessa, Texas
Education Level: Associates Degree
Major: Criminal Justice
Total Hours: 45
August 1985 - May 1987
Southwest Texas Jr. College - Uvalde, Texas
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Business
Total Hours: 45
August 1982 - May 1984
Angelo State University - San Angelo, Texas
Major: Business
Minor: Kinesiology
Total Hours: 45
Training:
ECISD - Degrees 1 and 2 Computer Training
Marriott - Sales Edge
References:
Ms. Rhonda Lewallen
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
Medical Center Hospital
432-***-**** ext. 1152
Malissa Roach
Health Science Library Coordinator and Physician Program Planner
Midland Memorial Hospital
432-***-**** ext. 1648
*******.*****@*******.********.***
Ricardo Ochoa
General Manager
Mr. Gatti's
Tim Little
District Sales Manager
Ewing Irrigation
Carlos Sepulveda
District Manager
Bridgestone Bandag
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