Vanessa Rice
Troy, MI *****
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I have successful selling experience with new and established accounts. I
SUMMARY:
have strength in finding new prospects from scratch and taking them
through to final negotiations. I have a proven track record and the stamina
to stick to my goals. My excellent communication skills, strong
relationship building ability and attention to detail give me the attributes
needed to contribute to the success and growth of innovative businesses.
Vanessa Rice - C orporate Art
Corporate Art Consultant
Owner
01/2000 to 01/2009
Developed a successful business that advises, prepares and coordinates corporate
art placements for Michigan businesses
Twenty years of experience providing professional services in the areas of
framing, delivery and installation of acquired works and existing art collections.
Created a sound strategy to build relationships with companies and developers to
increase my company’s revenue
Have worked with companies such as Motor City Casino, Franklin Bank, William
Beaumont Hospital, Oakwood Hospital, Clark Hill, PLC and Grant Thornton,
LLP
Developed relationships and partnered with prominent businesses such as Pulte
Homes, Thompson Phelan Group, Rossetti and Neumann Smith
I have strength in finding new prospects from scratch and taking them through to
final negotiations
Sold over $2,000,000 of artwork and consulting services
Make cold calls to develop new clients. Created and present professional business
proposals using Microsoft Word
Responsible for all accounting procedures including: banking,
accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax preparation and invoicing
TRA Art Group – Michigan Design Center
Showroom Manager
1990-2000
Spent years of cultivating close working relationships with many of the top
architects and interior designers throughout Michigan
Worked directly with artists, galleries and print publishers and created a vast
source library to offer clients numerous choices to accomplish any projects’
design objectives
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Provided professional services in the areas of framing, delivery and installation of
acquired works and re-hanging of existing collections.
Provided training for new and existing employees
Managed new art acquisitions and inventory
DC Credit (Collection Agency)
Office Manager
Van Nuys, Ca
1980 to 1984
Hired and supervised employees
Managed accounts receivables and payables and coordinated all
bookkeeping/banking
Prepared monthly reports for direct presentation to the Chief Executive Officer
Automobile Club of Michigan
Supervisor
1973 to 1980
Detroit, MI
Supervised domestic and world travel, cash, security and maintenance
departments
Coordinated and ran weekly meetings to discuss new policies, travel construction
and suggested departmental improvements
Maintained employee files which documented work behavior and business
discussions
Interviewed new employees and scheduled existing employees
Provided training and cross training to new and existing employees
Prepared employee evaluations and instrumental in salary increases and
terminations
Had detailed knowledge of and oversaw departments' daily operations and
procedures
Provided an array of trouble-shooting strategies create a productive and successful
work environment.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Quicken