Sales Manager

Jan Weiss

**** ****** **** **., ********, CA ****3

************@*****.*** • 925-***-****

Profile:

I am a person with a well rounded set of skills which include time management and organizational skills,

the ability to remain calm and clear headed in a fast paced environment, a smart communicator and

listener, good instincts and the ability to create and stick to a plan. I am an experienced content writer and

fine art developer as well as actively pursuing freelance writing. Additionally, my background includes

team management, on-line marketing/print marketing and social networking venues.

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Education: Cal State University, Hayward, BA Fine Art

Experience and Accomplishments

• At Art.com I capitalized on new opportunities and previous success to grow original and Limited

Edition business at a faster rate than company trend.

• Wrote content and work directly with User Experience to create a site that was consumer friendly

and retail functional through Artist Rising website.

• Actively analyzed and reported monthly and quarterly sales numbers as well as highlights and

lowlights.

• Attention to detail, mixed with exceptional communication skills.

• Proof reading and copywriting experience.

• Freelance writing for on-line communities

• Social networking within the local and global art communities to highlight exceptional and

innovative work by emerging artists.

Employment:

Demand Studios.com and Associated Content - telecommute : current

• Freelance writer for on-line community writing on a variety of topics. Responsible for sourcing

information and writing on the suggested topic, working with a deadline and revising as

necessary. Primary subjects are: Home décor, travel, health.

Artprints-Online.com - Martinez, CA : March 09-March 2010

Owner

• Responsible for running an on-line store selling fine art prints, limited editions, alternative wall

décor and rare posters.

• Developed all marketing for Artprints-Online including social networking, ecommerce positioning,

design source sites, email networking, direct mail and writing newsletters.

• Developed an exclusive line of green fine art prints using the latest technology available to offer

the most sustainable and earth friendly wall décor available.

• Responsible for the day to day job of running one’s own company including buying product,

accounting, web design, merchandising and negotiating vendor discounts and assortment

planning.

Jan Weiss 2110 Willow Lake Ct., Martinez, CA 94553 ************@*****.*** 925-***-****

Art.com – Emeryville, CA : March 2006 - February 2009

Merchandiser

• Executed strategies for planning and selling fine art limited edition prints.

• Negotiated vendor terms and managed vendors to meet companywide goals including margin

protection

• Cultivated strategies for advertising, and identified opportunities and challenges for current and

future business in the fine art world.

• Served as informational resource to entire merchandising team.

• Directed Artist Rising, an online marketplace and user generated website for freelance artists.

• Developed an exclusive line of limited edition prints to feature and sell on Art.com.

Empire Realty Associates - Danville, CA : June 2005-February 2006

Marketing Manager

• Managed advertising campaign for on-line and print media, including internet,

national and regional magazines, newspapers, B2B publications, and direct mail programs.

• Directed workflow, proofread and edited all marketing copy for internal and external use.

• Generated ideas for product development and integrated products into existing materials.

• Worked within constant deadlines each week to prepare all print material advertising for local

newspaper distribution.

Bentley Publishing Group - Walnut Creek : 1995-2005

Product Development Coordinator

• Presented new art for publication based on current market trends, quality of art and potential

development of artist.

• Collect and identify market trends and trade competition.

• Primary liaison between freelance artists and Bentley Publishing Group. Coordinated all contact

for artist and negotiated publishing agreements.

• Coordinated with sales director monthly advertising to national trade magazines.

• Edited and proofed bi-annual poster catalogue and all copy for national trade magazines.

Core Competencies:

• Thinking strategically and tactically to reach goals.

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, Wordpress and exposure to Illustrator and

Indesign

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal and team work skills.

• Ability to maintain high productivity amidst competing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Web style content writing

Jan Weiss 2110 Willow Lake Ct., Martinez, CA 94553 ************@*****.*** 925-***-****

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