Gillian Sellman
Dallas, Texas *5229
972-***-**** cell
*************@*****.*** e mail
Profile of Experience:
Responsible for driving sales in both wholesale and retail markets. Experienced in B2B sales and direct to
the consumer. Trained sales staff and customer service staff striving for excellence. Responsible for
business with sales volume up to 30 million annually. Experienced in management overseeing 30 plus
employees with a retention of 98%. Hands on operations management overseeing receiving of trucks and
labor crew.
Experienced in HR functions, marketing, buying, payroll, inventory control and operations overseeing
assets of my employer. Familiar with negotiation and co ordination of vendors, set up conventions and
trade shows. Managed allocations of earned cash and advertising rebates, merchandising and customer
service.
Spearheaded development and achievement of sales plans based on model stock, inventory turn, rates of
sale, aged inventory and seasonality. Involved in creation of merchandising floor plans to maximize sales
per square foot.
Responsible for determination and achievement of marketing plans and goals. Success with buying team
to optimize merchandise mix. Trained and developed store management, office management and staff in
a variety of categories.
Excel with assigned task and project management skills. Enjoy a challenging project.
Mattress Firm: 2012 2013 Management Dallas, Texas
Consulting: 2011 2012 Dallas, Texas
Rooms To Go Furniture 2005 to 2010 Management: Operations Management Dallas, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana
Thomasville by Bakers 1998 to 2005 Sales and Design Plano, Texas
Education
Bachelor’s degree: Southern Methodist University
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Internet literate, Outlook
Achievements
Annual Sales Award, Million Dollar Writer
References on request