Manya Suchy
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** *. ****** ****
City: Bayside
State: WI
Zip: 53217
Country: USA
Phone: 414-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $60,000
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MANYA SUCHY
9091 N. Pelham Pkwy., Milwaukee, WI 53217 * 414-***-**** * *********@********.***
High-Energy Sales Professional
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking a sales position in an organization that values teamwork and strong interpersonal skills. Desire to leverage my 29 years of face-to-face customer interaction in sales, marketing and customer service including: working with department stores (Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and more), catalogs, and high-end specialty retail stores. Will focus my vast experience to execute a sales/marketing plan and achieve company goals. I enjoy the game...the competition...the win!
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SALES REPRESENTATIVE (part-time) 2012 - present
Technology Solutions for Schools, Milwaukee, WI
Professional sales presentations to technology specialists and principals at K-8 private schools for technology training and education services.
* Increased sales by 10%.
* Opened 22 new accounts for website.
* Assisted in development of new website.
DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING 2000 - 2011
Canvasbacks, Milwaukee, WI
Developed and introduced new line launches (20 annually) for this $10 million high-end apparel manufacturing company including fabric selection, design, critique, and merchandising. Developed and directed market penetration plans, competitive analysis, strategic positioning, collateral materials, and sales force training.
* Managed and directed 11 people.
* Personally opened 43 new accounts in sngle year.
* Increased sales by 30% at national trade shows.
* Increased sales by 40% in unassigned territories.
* Consistent record of annual sales growth.
* Regularly exceeded goals.
* Outstanding customer service.
* Strong negotiating skills
* Wide channel experience including distributors and independent representatives.
* Solid budgeting, forecasting, and customer concern resolution background.
* Significant domestic travel and business experience - nearly of time on the road.
* Personality and ability to interact with all levels within an organization.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
* Results oriented with timely communication and follow-up.
* Amazing tradeshow and product presentation skills.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
MIDWEST SALES REPRESENTATIVE 1998 - 2000
MSR Enterprises, Libertyville, IL
Grew sales through presentations at regional trade shows, department stores, and high-end specialty retail stores for this $4 million independent, multi-line apparel company.
* Increased sales by 40% annually.
* Set $1 million record for single-line sales in one quarter.
* Opened & retained 22 new accounts in addition to existing account base.
* Road warrior.
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER 1992 - 1996
Canvasbacks, Milwaukee, WI
Utilized communication and creative problem solving skills with sales representatives, specialty retail stores, and department stores nationally.
* Teamed with and assumed sales managerial responsibilities from VP - Sales & Marketing.
* Offered position of National Sales Manager in 1996.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT 1983 - 1991
Eastern Airlines, Miami, FL
* Delivered superior customer service.
* Awarded 8 commendations for outstanding customer service.
* Recommended for management position by superiors.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Business and Marketing
TRADE SHOWS PARTICIPATED IN
* Coterie - New York (2008-2009) 2x/yr * AmericasMart - Atlanta (2000-2009) 3x/yr
* Magic - Las Vegas (2000-2009) 2x/yr * NEAC - Boston (2000-2009) 2x/yr
* CMC Los Angeles (2000-2009) 2x/yr * Moda New York (2005-2008) 5x/yr
* Dallas Apparel Market (2000-2009) 3x/yr * Intermezzo - New York (2008) 3x/yr
* StyleMax - Chicago (1998-2009) 5x/yr * Nouveau Collective - New York (2000-2005) 5x/yr
ACTIVITIES & OTHER INTERESTS
Reading, travel, running (completed many 10k races), skiing (downhill & cross country - completed six 50k Birkebeiner cross country ski races), and beach volleyball.