professional experience
Direct Alliance Corporation, Tempe, AZ 2010 - present
Business process outsourcing company with competencies in sales and
marketing for our Fortune 500 clients across a variety of industries.
HP Public Sector Account Executive
Assigned to the HP program. Built relationships with State & Local and
School District accounts throughout the East Cost by consultative
technology selling. Responsible for all aspects of the account's contact
with Direct Alliance.
Self Employed, Gilbert, AZ 2008 - present
Copywriter
Copywriting 4-6 legal magazines a month.
Goodwill Career Center, Chandler, AZ 2010 - 2010
Goodwill of Central Arizona is a private, non-profit organization whose
mission is to serve people with disabilities or people who would otherwise
face obstacles to entering the workforce.
Volunteer
Assisting clients with resume building, letter writing and applying for
jobs.
People4You B.V., Honselersdijk, the Netherlands 2008 - 2009
People4You is a recruitment agency with an extended network of customers in
the agricultural business.
Recruiter
Successfully opened up a new office by creating business relationships with
new customers. Cold calling on prospects. Recruit high potential
candidates. Made at least 2 productive matches a week, earning the company
4 times the monthly income of the candidates a week. Successfully designed
and executed various marketing campaigns.
CDW Direct LLC, Chandler, AZ 2008 - 2008
CDW is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government
and education. CDW was founded in 1984 and employs approximately 6,850
coworkers in the US. In 2008, the company generated sales of $8.1 billion.
Account Manager
Built relationships with 150+ accounts through consultative selling and
responsible for all aspects of the account's contact with CDW.
Duif's Florist Articles B.V., Aalsmeer, the Netherlands 2007 - 2008
Duif's Florist Articles B.V. is a flourishing and expanding organization
that operates globally, importing florist, interior, garden and gift
articles for the retail, wholesale and bulk consumer sectors.
Outside Sales Representative
Building relations with customers. Inform about the latest trends.
Responsible for several successful marketing campaigns. Realized E 2
million in sales.
FloraHolland, Honselersdijk, the Netherlands 2005 - 2007
FloraHolland is the biggest flower auction in the world. FloraHolland has
about 4,500 employees and realized a turnover of E 4,074 million in 2008.
Outside Sales Representative
Purchase and sell all types of plants. Help growers with their marketing
campaigns. Inform customers about the latest trends. Realized E 14 million
in sales a year.
Van Dijk Flora B.V., Delft, the Netherlands 2001 - 2005
Van Dijk Flora is supplying flowers and plants to supermarkets and
construction markets for over 40 years.
Inside Sales Assistant
Key person in the department. Assisting the sales team, the marketing
department, the purchasing department, the logistics team and account
payable department.
LTB Accountants B.V., Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands 2000 - 2001
LTB provides a complete financial service package in the green sector.
Administrative Assistant
Assisting the accountants with their correspondence and the annual reports
for the customers, answering inbound calls and welcome customers.
Profile
I am a highly-motivated and results-driven sales professional and I am currently
seeking a long term career opportunity with a possibility of growth. I have enjoyed
the past 9+ years creating and strengthening customer relationships. I'm an excellent
team player with outstanding professional and social skills.
education
The Hague University, The Hague, the Netherlands 2005 - 2009
Bachelor of commerce, major in Marketing
Rijn-IJssel College, Arnhem, the Netherlands 1997 - 2000
Associates Degree in Beauty Care
VMware VSP 4 2010
Various sales, technology and communication courses 2000 - 2010
language skills
English verbal and written
Dutch verbal and written
German verbal and written
computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and
various CRM Tools (AS400, Microsoft Axapta (MS Dynamics), Otys, etc.).