Ginger Wallace

Email: abqqik@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******** *****

City: Birmingham

State: AL

Zip: 35243

Country: USA

Phone: 904-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $70,000

Willing to Relocate

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Ginger Wallace

3845 Cromwell Drive

Birmingham, AL 35243

904-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I possess a strong ability to multi-task and maintain efficiency with little supervision. I am an analytical thinker with strong problem resolution skills, a fast learner, easily adapt to change, and have the genes of a salesman.

EXPERIENCE

Richmond American Homes Jacksonville, FL

Design Consultant

2010 - 2011

* Awarded President`s Club Top Designer for 2010 along with an exclusive trip to Grand Velas, Riviera Maya, Mexico.

* Managed and increased sales to 42% over my company goal.

* Consistently met and exceeded my net of incentive goals and quarterly customer service goals to make extra bonus money.

* Worked as the lead designer while selling a broad range of products and services.

* Developed a strong repore with the customer to ensure they were comfortable with me and could trust me.

* Tailored solutions unique to the customer by combining design and sales skills to upgrade customers to higher quality products which are more profitable for the company.

* Effectively communicated with customers, sales manager, sales agents and production to create a positive buying experience for the customer.

* Combination of social skills, organizational skills, and follow through has made me extremely successful.

United Foodservice Sales Birmingham, AL

Computer Consultant for Sales Division

2005-2010

* Improved sales department efficiency researching products and streamlining accurate information.

* Responsible for accuracy of thousands of foodservice item descriptions in the system.

* Implemented the computer input of 47 manufacturers new items correctly into the company data base.

* Developed and managed strong relationships with manufacturer representatives.

Ginger Wallace Designs Jacksonville, FL

President

2002 - 2005

* Increased sales of homeowner upgrades by over 200% bringing significant profitability.

* Received numerous accolades and appreciation from homeowners sending letters to Richmond American Homes President.

* Subcontracted my design and sales skills to Richmond American and Crawford Homes.

* Worked as the exclusive designer for both companies while selling a broad range of products and services, including flooring, carpeting, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, plumbing, fixtures, fireplace surrounds, and paint colors for the entire home.

* Tailored solutions unique to the customer by combining design and sales skills to upgrade customers to higher quality products which are more profitable for the company.

* Effectively communicated with customers, sales manager, sales agents and production to create a positive buying experience for the customer.

Leegin Leather / Brighton Accessories City of Industry, CA

Sales Representative North FL / South GA

2000 - 2002

* Awarded Leegin Leather Rising Star for Southeast Region in 2001.

* Nominated for Customer Service Award for the Southeast region for my ability to understand and find a solution for my accounts needs.

* Increased sales in territory by 43% in 2001by partnering with specialty retailers (men`s and ladies apparel stores, resort retailers, golf shops, specialty boutiques, and western stores).

* Developed sales and marketing plan for each retailer to determine their product needs and inventory turn to successfully run a Brighton boutique while also making recommendations of trends in the market.

* Reviewed sales results and inventory analysis with management to ensure business goals would be achieved.

* Performed in-store promotions, product training seminars, and merchandising clinics.

* Established and maintained excellent rapport with retailers by visiting their stores on a consistent basis.

* Represented Brighton at market 7 times per year to present new line of products.

United Foodservice Sales Birmingham, AL

Sales Representative

1995 - 1999

* Managed all distributor purchases for W.L. Halsey (Huntsville, AL) and later W.J. Powell (Thomasville, GA).

* Increased sales at W.J. Powell by 94% by working with W.J. Powell sales representatives in the field.

* Represented and managed over 55 different manufacturers` product lines.

* Developed strong relationships with key members of procurement and sales to make my goals for new items and maintain current business.

* Trained distributor sales representatives on product knowledge by hosting sales seminars.

* Organized bi-annual trade shows for multiple manufacturers` lines.

* Developed and managed marketing programs for key manufacturers.

King Packaging Company Bremen, GA

Southeast Regional Sales Representative

1993 - 1995

* Increased earnings 48% for the southeast - Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Central Tennessee.

* Researched and Developed 10 new accounts in the region.

* Exceeded all quotas for new products by developing strong relationships with procurement and sales.

EDUCATION

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Bachelor of Arts Communication, 1992

* Selected to participate in Internship Walt Disney World.

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