Sales Project Manager
Resume:
Sabine I. Collins
New York, NY 10044
www.Linkedin.com/in/Sabine I. Collins
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Profile
I am an innovative executive, who has extensive experience in all aspects
of the domestic and international consumer product business cycle from
production to distribution, creative marketing, international business
development and relationship management. I am accustomed to increasing
revenue, growing market share, and handling full P&L and personnel
responsibilities. My strength lies in successfully positioning consumer
products and brands in the high-end market segment. I have a global
perspective, am a creative problem solver, a strong communicator with
refined presentation skills. I am innovative, resourceful, disciplined,
self-motivated, and resilient.
Professional Experience
The Entrepreneurship Initiative (EI), New York, NY
2009 to Present
Coach & Mentor
The EI is a network of professionals who provide business, industry, and
skill-specific expertise. We provide entrepreneurs in the for-profit and
the not-for-profit sector with advice in strategy, business development,
operations, finance, marketing & advertising, sales, technology, or law.
EI provides a community for entrepreneurs for the exchange of best
practices and lessons learned.
. Advise, support, and mentor a select pool of entrepreneurs in
launching their ventures.
. Assess the needs of the candidate and devise a customized strategy
for the successful launch of the venture.
. Create a network of individuals interested in financial
contribution through investments or loans.
. Serve on the boards of some venture that I help launch and grow.
The World Jewelry Center, New York, NY
2007 to 2008
Marketing Director - East Coast, USA & Western Europe
WJC introduced a billion dollar real estate location to promote new
products and services to the gem, jewellery, and luxury goods market.
Coordinated operations to facilitate advertising, marketing needs, license
agreements, and create business opportunities. Organized, directed, and
attended high-end consumer focused trade show in the US & Europe.
[pic] Increased visibility 80% among high-end retailers and affluent
consumers through on-going communication with wholesalers, dealers,
vendors and e-commerce oriented businesses.
[pic] Launched 7 market-specific promotional campaigns from concept to
post analysis, resulting in a total increase of 31% of sales.
[pic] Expanded communication channels, increasing awareness just under
40% with all media outlets, including print, TV, on-line and web-base
media, by providing regular project updates and developments.
Meissen Porcelain Inc., New York, NY
2003 to 2007
Head of US Marketing & Business Development
Turned a beleaguered old-fashioned company into a recognized luxury brand
and defined a new brand identity in the hotly contested luxury goods
market. Controlled all operating responsibilities including financial and
personnel. Supported Christie's & Sotheby's Meissen sales and identified
important collections in North America
[pic] Quadrupled annual sales to U$4 Mil dollars, by creating sales tools
to support training and e-commerce.
[pic] Elevated market share 28% in high-end department stores by
providing sample ware, training sales staff, coordinating trunk shows,
supplying accurate price lists, up-dating seasonal assortment of display
product.
[pic] Tripled US dealer network to be represented in the 27 most
important points of sale, by industriously cultivated vendor network.
[pic] Opened 18 new communication channels with media, through
resourceful and effective marketing campaigns employing minimal funding.
[pic] North America's spokes-person for Meissen.
Sabine I. Collins
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www.inkedin.com/in/Sabine I. Collins
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German Embassy, Washington, DC 2000 to 2003
Executive Director, German American Solidarity 9/11 Fund
Assisted the Ambassador and the Board to define the aims and objectives of
the victim relief fund. Served as chief liaison for all national and
international inquiries to evaluate donations or relief grants to
requesting organizations and victims of 9/11.
[pic] Developed guidelines, defined programming, and executed a strategic
plan for operations and the distribution of all direct and indirect
donations of U$42 Mil.
[pic] Analyzed all concepts and proposals to ensure they met program
objectives and financial requirements.
[pic] Exercised full financial responsibility for Solidarity Funds
activities.
US General Services Administration, Chicago, IL
1998 to 1999
Project Manager, Art-in-Architecture & Historic Preservation Program
Commissioned American artists to create works of Art for pre-selected
federal properties to enhance the public's experience while interacting
and moving through premises. Evaluated and selected artistic proposals for
work on federal properties.
[pic] Established time-line and consistently met dead lines by both the
artists and GSA's contractors.
[pic] Organized installations and unveiling events for various objets
d'art with approximate value of U$8 M.
[pic] Evaluated historically significant federal properties (i.e.
courthouses, border stations, libraries and other relevant structures for
their merits and historic relevance).
[pic] Assessed the need for intervention, estimated the intrusiveness of
restoration work on property overall and evaluated severity of impact on
structure and environment.
Compaq Computer, Munich, Germany
1994 to 1996
Executive Senior Assistant, Business Development Group, Eastern Europe,
Middle East & Africa
Assisted in developing cross-border marketing, defined annual strategic
sales goals in accordance with Senior Mgmt at HQ and sales teams in the
regions. Overall sales tripled to U$750 Million. Designed, planned and
organized set up of six sales offices in the region and hired management
at selected locations.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany
1987 to 1993
Senior Assistant
Performed complex diversified administrative duties in the offices of the
Vice President. Researched programming, compiled reports, created
spreadsheets on publications produced by in-house authors, organized
meetings, fairs and travel. Exercised independent judgment and discretion
in all tasks performed.
Skills
English - Excellent German - Native Italian - Good French - Fair
Spanish - Learning
Internet Utilization MS XP MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint
QuickBooks Presentation skills
Education
Masters of Science - Historic Preservation, School of Art Institute of
Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Post-Bachelors of Business Administration - Management Studies, U of
Maryland, Munich, Germany.
Bachelors of Business Administration - International Commerce, LMU,
Munich, Germany.
Personal Interests
The Arts, Philanthropy, International Travel, Sports, Politics. [pic]
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