LISA THOMPSON
**** ********* *****, ******, ***** 75034 * 214-***-**** * ac4ng2@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a rewarding career in Sales Training /Account Executive,
STRENGTHS
Highly motivated, outgoing, energetic, sales professional who is adept at relating well with others
25+ years experience in sales, Sales Manager and Training Manager
Excellent interpersonal skills with strengths in problem solving and conflict resolution, Training and managing new sales force both classroom and field training
Strong communicator with extensive public speaking experience
Experience with health insurance, benefits, HR.
Ability to organize, multi-task, self-manage and competently handle demanding workload
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
NORDSTROM 2017 – PRESENT. CHAR TILBURY BEAUTY ADVISOR, SALES AND MAKEUP
ARTIST.
Freelance Makeup Artist and Skin Care Specialist from 2012 – 2016
Worked in skin care and cosmetics at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s (Stonebriar Mall, Galleria)
Represented high-end national brands: MAC, Shiseido, Osmotics and others
Developed a large clientele with repeat customers by relating to clients, identifying needs, up-selling, providing excellent customer service and follow-up
Coordinated special events/promotions; one resulted in 186% sales increase over prior year
Exceeded company sales goals/targets; received high praise and reviews by peers/management
MAC Makeup Sales from 2011 – 2012
Worked at the MAC counter at Nordstrom, Frisco, TX
Excelled at listening, relating to others, providing customer service and follow-up
Exceeded sales objectives; built repeat clientele
IFS National Sales Manager from 1989 – 2003
Quickly advanced in leadership to become top sales manager for a school fundraising company in Benicia, CA
Managed a large territory; coordinated national awards conferences
Interviewed, hired, trained and managed 50+ employees annually
Had 3 consecutive years with Top 5 New Hire Sales
Earned numerous awards (Road Warrior, Manager of the Year, Top Sales)
Strong communication skills, daily action plans, energetic personality, dedication and passion were keys to exceeding company sales targets
OTHER WORK HISTORY
Nabisco Brands 1980-1989. HR Assistant for only non union manufacturing faculty.. Responsibilities, maintaining HR files, reviews, administer benefits, interviewing and giving orientations, hired all temporary help, planed all company events, payroll.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Hicks Elementary Room Mom – Grade Level Coordinator from 2007 – 2014 Secured donations for Splash Day –
making event free for students, also planned parties/events, class trips and decorated bulletin boards
Stonebriar Neighborhood Committee – President 2007-2008; Oversaw 15 committee chairs and 65 members that
produced a directory and quarterly newsletter, organized a golf scramble, quarterly luncheons, monthly parties
and weekly activities for neighborhood of 630 homes; Maintained annual budget
Stonebriar Neighborhood Committee – Playgroup Chair 2003-2014; coordinated weekly activities and five
holiday parties per year for children; organized National Night Out and Street Festival; doubled size of playgroup
North Dallas Newcomers - Club - Social Chair & President (2001-2003) conducted meetings, oversaw committees,
revised bylaws, helped organize and host multiple events and activities