Sales Management

SHERRY L. MALESKI

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Stuart, Florida 34994 *********@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com//in/sherrymaleski

SUMMARY

Results-oriented Business Analyst with extensive experience in marketing, business strategy and

organizational development. Strong ability to support business and brand marketing strategies for

global markets. Excels in assessing and analyzing data for competitive research. Team player

with effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Reputation for establishing

relationships and communicating at all levels of an organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.; Auburn Hills, MI 1999 - 2008

Importer of European automotive Brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini

Sales Marketing Analyst (2006 - 2008)

Project management duties included responsibility for planning model lines and providing

recommendations for strategic and tactical decision-making to maximize retail sales.

Developed models based on competitive brand research and trend analysis to support group

market strategy for future product goals.

Provided analysis and research to identify risks to product development schedule and cost.

Monitored product development activities to assess compliance with market strategy.

Adjusted product specifications to align with current brand marketing strategies in order to

achieve group goals.

Wrote and coordinated dissemination of internal and external product plan communications

to ensure correct product information was properly conveyed; streamlined process increasing

efficiency.

Business Strategy Analyst (2002 - 2006)

Supported and implemented North American Region business strategies, operational processes,

sales forecasts and budgets.

Successfully implemented North American Transformation project at the executive level,

monitoring progress of project and highlighting areas of interest for VW Board of Directors

to improve group financial performance.

Consolidated business strategies within all group areas (Canada, U.S., Mexico) to facilitate

group strategic development and achieve financial targets for the year.

Coached middle management teams and staff on methods of improving scores on corporate

wide metrics to increase employee engagement leading to more effective and efficient group

performance.

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Organizational Development Consultant, Group Central Services (1999 - 2002)

(Formerly GEDAS USA, INC.)

Managed organizational programs, projects, and initiatives such as climate surveys, feedback

systems, and training programs. Worked effectively within and across all levels of organization,

from entry to executive level; excelled at building successful relationships between levels and

with external suppliers.

Successfully managed team that coordinated large-scale corporate events such as

international top management summits and internal corporate-wide employee meetings,

consistently remaining under budget and reduced costs by 5-10%.

Evaluated organizational training needs and provided recommendations to management;

implemented and managed approved programs.

Developed feedback mechanisms to monitor progress of training programs.

Increased employee engagement and efficient group performance by facilitating training

sessions and coaching upper management team and staff in order to improve scores on

corporate-wide metrics.

J. D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES; Troy, MI 1992 - 1999

Global market research services firm and industry leader.

Account Executive, Forecasting and Analysis Group (1996 - 1999)

Managed administrative activities of department and upper level management.

Managed workload of 55 employee department, consistently meeting strict deadlines with

shifting priorities. Direct supervision of 2 administrative assistants.

Executive Assistant, Forecasting and Analysis Group (1992 - 1996)

Provided administrative support to Partner and middle management of Group.

EDUCATION

B.S., Business Administration, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Concentration in Organizational Administration

Graduated with Honors, Magna Cum Laude

Associates Degree, Business Administration

Macomb County Community College, Roseville, MI

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite: MSWord • MSExcel • MSAccess • MSPowerPoint • MSOutlook

Business Objects • SAP/Business Warehouse • Polk Insight

Advanced German Language Skills

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