MARIA P. PHALEN
Alden, New York 14004
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OVERVIEW: Dynamic sales strategist with a 3-year record of demonstrated
success driving revenue. Solid track record of product
promotions, developing accounts, growing market share and
exceeding planned goals for profitability.
EDUCATION: STATE UNIVERSITY OF New York COLLEGE AT BUFFALO
B.S., Dietetics and Nutrition, conferral 12/09
Honors: Dean's List (three semesters)
MAJOR
PROJECTS: . Independent Work Study/Presentation, Sports Nutrition,
10/09 - 12/09
. Nutrition Educator, Kenmore West High School, Kenmore,
NY, 5/09
. Nutrition Educator, Lydia T. Wright School, Buffalo, NY,
2/09 - 5/09
KEY
COMPETENCIES: Background includes, but is not limited to, the following
key areas:
Sales & Marketing Product Promotions
New Business Development Relationship
Building
Account Development & Management Product & Contract
Renewals
Upselling & Added Value Sales New Product
Launches
Strategic Sales Plans & Goals Extensive
Product Knowledge
Seasonal Promotional Events Trade Shows
Sales Team Meetings PowerPoint
Presentations
Market Research Market Share Expansion
Target Marketing ` Visual Merchandising
Customer Service & Relations Nutrition &
Health
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
3/10 - Present FITNESS 19, West Seneca, NY
Health Club
Sales / Reception
1/10 - Present IGNITE BUFFALO, Buffalo, NY
Events and product promotions company
Promotional Representative
5/09 - 10/09 D&D MARKETING, St. Louis, MO
On-premise product promotion company
WNY Event Specialist
10/09 - 12/09 GC MARKETING SERVICES, New York, NY
Seasonal event product promotions company
WNY Promotional Representative
5/06 - 6/09 MARRIOTT HOTEL, Amherst, NY
Server / Cocktail Server
11/04 - 5/06 DAVE & BUSTER'S, Williamsville, NY
Server / Bartender