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Business Development/Sales ~ Account Management
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Profile of Qualifications
Results-driven professional, with expertise in defining, developing and
executing strategies to generate new business, grow existing accounts,
expand/diversify revenue streams, and maximize competitive leveraging ~
Effectively represent products and companies at major national tradeshows ~
Dynamic communication, consultation, presentation, negotiation, and closing
skills ~ Strong management background business operations, from staffing,
training and budgeting to contract administration, purchasing and inventory
control ~ Multi-lingual, with fluency in English, Danish, German, and
Swedish
> Increased Pet Assure's New York area network 75% and National network
30%; 2008-2010
> Instrumental to company's 60% client base growth; 2008-2010
> Recognized as Employee of the Year and earned #1 Performer Award, 2006
> Consistently ranked Top Performer in generating most leads and listing
appointments; 2005-2007
> Directed operations of a $1M+ annual sales volume store; achieved 10%
growth in per-sale profit
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Professional Experience
VP, Outside Business Development, Pet Assure
2008-2010
. Successfully grew national client base through new account acquisition
and existing client development; called on average 10-15 practices daily
and promptly resolved any client issues
. Spearheaded all national tradeshows vital to expanding market presence
and generating new clients
. Delivered dynamic staff training programs instrumental to building high-
performance staff
Business Development Director/Manager, Fillmore Real Estate
2007-2008
. Drove developer and investor business acquisition; proficiently managed
calendar for 50+ agents
. Steered recruitment and training initiatives
Home Consultant, Foxtons Real Estate 2005-2007
. As Licensed Realtor, effectively generated leads, listing appointments
and sales to consistently achieve recognition as top performer; routinely
broke new records in monthly performance goals
Operation Manager, JVS Tech 2001-
2005
. Applied sharp business acumen toward steering broad-scope areas of
operations for a home automation installation company employing 30
personnel; handled staff scheduling and dispatching
. Spearheaded national sales and contract negotiations, acted as contractor
project coordinator and managed customer service
General Manager, JYSK Linen and Furniture Co.
1992-2001
. Directed full-range operations of retail furniture chain store; steered
store expansion, remodeling and strategic direction to boost presence and
image as high-end imported Danish furniture retailer
. Cost-effectively managed wholesale purchases to maximize profitability
while maintaining high quality
. Effectively hired, trained, scheduled, and managed a strong sales force
Prior Experience: Manager, Dog Groomer Inc.
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Education
Real Estate Licensure, Weichert Real Estate School-Brick, New Jersey
. Licensed Real Estate Sales Person - States of New Jersey, New York and
Connecticut
English Literature Degree, Brook College-New York
General Associates Degree, Danish HF Architectural Degree-Copenhagen,
Denmark