Manager Sales

Sandra M. Knuth

*** ***** ****, ****** ****** Farms, MI 48236

Cell 586-***-****

*************@*****.***

Career Highlights

Annuity Sales Consultant - Producers Choice Network - Sterling

Heights, MI has been providing national and local

annuity marketing

services for over 15 years. Employed from April 2008 to October 2012.

. Marketed annuity vehicles to independent agents to grow revenues and

increase market share.

. Provided agents with client services to reinforce their branding.

. Researched, planned, implemented and evaluated events to provide

company and agent business sales and growth.

. Monitored and updated website spreadsheets to maintain the integrity

of product rates and features.

. Managed all aspects of the inventory for the team's annuity marketing

materials.

Marketing/Administrative Assistant - Robert C. Tunney, Financial

Consultant - Mt. Clemens, MI has been providing

financial services to clients for over 15 years. Employed from February

2005 to

.

April 2008

. Assisted the Financial Advisor in providing investment services to our

clients.

. Processed appropriate paperwork in a timely fashion in accordance with

regulatory compliance.

. Managed all standard office duties, such as telephone interaction with

clients, file maintenance, correspondence, accounts payable and

banking.

. Interacted with internal and external wholesalers from sponsor fund

companies to research investment vehicles to meet diverse client

needs.

. Implemented and evaluated the marketing plan which included the

communication plan and the referral process.

. Branded the practice by coordinating a logo package, office brochure,

quarterly newsletter.

. Developed and implemented on a regular basis a protocol to standardize

and guarantee excellent client services.

. Participated in Webinars and Teleconference calls to update my

knowledge of investment vehicles and my technology skills.

Marketing Manager - Safie Specialty Foods, Inc. - Chesterfield

Township, MI is a purveyor of gourmet pickled

products. Employed from

April 2004 to March 2005.

. Developed a business plan to direct the growth and market penetration

of this specialty foods company.

. Researched and pursued distribution channels to increase sales.

. Attended trade shows to increase distribution and market share.

. Designed packaging to gain greater visibility in the company's niche

market.

. Obtained placement of the product line in international channels.

. Coordinated production of a product line brochure.

Administrative Services Provider - Robert C. Tunney, Financial

Consultant - Grosse Pointe, MI has been providing

financial services to clients for over 15 years. Employed from January

2003 to

April

2004.

. Created and implemented systems to organize and standardize office

procedures.

. Created client and prospect database for marketing efforts and general

correspondence.

. Created and processed mailings for marketing and compliance

requirements.

. Organized and prioritized marketing materials.

. Researched and reported on investment vehicles.

Marketing Manager - Advance Watch Company Limited - Warren, MI is the

U.S. market share leader in fashion and

sport watches under the

$20.00 retail price point. Employed from March 2000 to November

2002.

. Merchandised product by interfacing with the Hong Kong timepiece

market to capitalize on market trends to increase corporate profit

margins and market share at the mass retail level.

. Contributed to an Accounts Management team responsible for maximizing

sales, while providing customer service and satisfaction, inventory

control and budget adherence.

. Organized and participated in sales presentations to generate new

market share and provide vendor management services to customers.

Product Development Manager - Osbon Medical Systems/Urohealth -

Augusta, GA is the U.S. market share leader

in

prescription medical devices for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Employed

from

September 1993 to May 1997.

. Established and coordinated channels to identify and assess new

business opportunities to meet corporate growth objectives.

. Researched and developed opportunity assessments for products specific

to growth segments within the total urology market.

. Participated in strategic planning at the urology division level.

Product Manager

. Conducted field testing, market analyses and sales force training

along with providing marketing and technical support for successful

product introductions and continued favorable product positioning.

. Cultivated physician champion relationships to increase product market

share and product exposure.

. Provided forecasting to assist sales and manufacturing functions meet

product line goals and objectives.

Marketing Communications Specialist

. Acted as catalyst and project manager for company-wide communication

assessment and creation of internal corporate newsletter.

. Researched and developed marketing communication programs and vehicles

to build market share and advance business-to-business marketing

plans.

. Collaborated with marketing team and internal clients to determine

objectives and produce effective internal and external marketing

communication vehicles including newsletters, direct mail, video

scripts, web page copy, sales support materials, surveys and corporate

literature.

Director of Marketing - Hawaiian Eye Center - Wahiawa, HI is the

market share leader in clinical and surgical eye

health care in the state

of Hawaii. Employed from October 1988 to June 1991.

. Developed and managed a marketing department with a $.5 million annual

budget.

. Created, implemented and evaluated annual marketing plan to increase

market share and profitability and generate new market share across a

range of health care services.

. Managed all marketing communication programs including community and

media relations, advertising, special events, internal and external

publications, direct mail and research vehicles.

. Acted as consultant to Hawaiian Eye Foundation to assist in meeting

planning and promotion, fundraising and membership services.

Sandra M. Knuth

352 Moran Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Cell 586-***-****

Education

The Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD

Master of Science in Business, Marketing Concentration 1993.

San Jose State University - San Jose, CA

Master of Science in Mass Communications, Public Relations

Concentration 1987.

Oakland University - Oakland, MI

Secondary Teaching Credential, 1983.

University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame, IN

Bachelor of Arts in English, 1981.

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