Sales Outside

Deborah K. Leach **** Calle Palo Verde Bernalillo, NM 87004

Email: *************@*******.*** 505-***-****

Work Objective: Full time employment with a stable employer who appreciates my contribution and efforts to promote

our company and business. My potential employer will have integrity, positive work ethics and an entrepreneurial spirit.

I would appreciate recognition for a job well done, financial reward and possibilities of advancement with long-term employment.

I would like to utilize my varied background in sales and management. I have a genuine interest in people, offer exceptional

customer service, and enjoy hands-on activities in daily work tasks. I excel in tactile activities, varied work routines and daily

challenges. I can offer my employer a positive “can do” attitude, high energy, and strong work ethics.

I am capable of multi-tasking and taking directions, and derive satisfaction from a job well done.

Work History: For several years, I have been self-employed, running a retail brick and mortar and internet website. I

have always been actively involved in the daily operations of running a retail store, from building maintenance to

customer care, doing whatever job necessary to complete a sale and maintain the inventory. My bead shop was 3000

sq. feet of beads, supplies, findings, eclectic home decor, copper ware and finished jewelry.

I taught classes to the public as well as participating in local events. NMBT was actively involved in the local bead

society and one of its website sponsors. NMBT also attended the Tucson International Gem & Mineral Show for buying

and selling purposes. I have had many years of experience in inside and outside sales, and management.

7/10-3/04 New Mexico Bead Trader 242W/US 550 Bernalillo, NM 87004

I was owner, self-employed entrepreneur. NMBT specialized in retail and wholesale trade to the industry. We had an extensive line of

semi-precious gemstones, pearls, findings, specialty tools and eclectic home decor. My employees produced a large portion of our

finished jewelry for resale. Our store offered on site classes. I was responsible for sales, training of staff, POS, scheduling, AP & AR,

customer care, purchasing, displays, building maintenance and all aspects of daily operation.

03/04-01/03 Bilagaanas Jewelry Manufacturing 4404 Menaul NE, Albuquerque NM 87112

Stone buyer and Inventory control. I was responsible for inventory control of beads and bead supplies. I acted a one of the stone

buyers and coordinated the production of beaded jewelry designs by the local Native American contract stringers for resale. Our

customer was local retailers and mail order companies.

9/02-1/00 Lieber’s Luggage & Travel Store 6615 Menaul NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

Store Manager. Oversee staff, scheduling, sales and product training, buying, merchandising, warehouse supervision, cleaning,

monogramming, supervise repair department, POS training and operations.

12/99-6/98 Waldeck Jewelry Manufacturing 9817 Acoma Albuquerue, NM 87110

I started with the company in the wax injection department and shortly became supervisor of the design product group. I was

responsible for the R&D of one of the company’s product lines. I attended the International Fashion Boutique Show in NYC,

recruiting wholesale buyers. I was liaison between the wax carvers, sales department and actual production of products. I worked

closely with the marketing and sales department and produced digital photography and catalog product pages.

1998-1991 Tex-Styles and DKL Enterprises Aqua Fria, Sante Fe, NM 87504

I was a self-employed entrepreneur. Designed and produced via lost wax casting method, a jewelry line for resale. I did outside sales

at markets within NM and AZ. My diverse product line included Mexican rustic furniture, Pakistan textiles and copper ware.

I also did contract graphic design and textile printing (screen) for local schools, restaurants and specialty shops in NM and Ski Area’s

in northern Vermont.

1991-1990 West Coast Sound Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87504

I was responsible for cellular sales and programming technician for Metro Media on assorted cellular products. Also did sales for

cellular and car audio systems.

1990-1989 Artesanos Imports Galestio St., Santa Fe, NM 87504

I did retail sales for Mexican floor tiles, Saltillo, Mexican home decor and glassware. I dealt directly with building contractors.

1989-1985 Century 21 & Diversified Realty Essex Junction and Burlington, Vermont

I did residential and commercial real estate sales, and Caribbean vacation rentals. I owned several properties at the time and did

building renovations, property management, and property rentals.

1987-1986 Alan’s Business Machine Sales Barre & Montpelier Vermont

I was outside sales representative and product trainer. Largest client was the State of Vt. and local government.

1986-1984 From the Bottom up Floor Coverings Underhill, Vermont

I performed outside sales of commercial and residential flooring products. Ran retail and install operation.

1984-1976 Sears and Roebuck Commercial Sales Burlington, Vermont

I was retail management for 6 years, and then moved to commercial outside sales of flooring, paint and chain link products and

institutional clothing. My focus was on commercial and government accounts.

References:

Nicholas Christy LMI Inc. 239-***-****

Carrie Botto NM Bead Trader 505-***-****

Charlyne Gardner CJ Designs 505-***-****

Dennis Mishkin Laurendom 505-***-****

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