GLORIA J. WEITZ
[***] ***-**** *************@*****.*** Cell [914] 419-7710
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CAREER SUMMARY
My objectives have always been focused to meet the goals set forth in my position
Listening and tailoring solutions for specific needs have been foremost
I take on tasks by prioritizing with my organizational skills, using decisiveness and determination while overcoming barriers to obtain results
Providing support and strong leadership, listening, self-conscientiousness, pro-activity, and flexibility are a few of my strengths
WORK EXPERIENCE
2012- 2019 VKidz REGIONAL MANAGER
Responsible for PreK-12 sales of a web-based instructional supplement to 10 states for teachers, principals, Curriculum Directors, and Technology Directors
Reached and exceeded financial quotas
Trained customers for optimal use of the site with students
Solidified relationships and serviced district accounts to assure yearly renewals
Mentored new sales representatives
2010-2012 LRP PUBLICATIONS EDUCATIONAL SALES CONSULTANT
Sold web-based compliance, regulatory, educational resources to District Directors
Developed territory planning for 4 states
Met and exceeded established goals
Presented product demonstrations
2006-2010 RENZULLI LEARNING SYSYTEMS REGIONAL MANAGER
Established and managed the New York City Department of Education account
Developed a partnership based on a collaborative agreement to design an original platform for “The Middle School Success” initiative in New York
Sold the web –based educational system to 350 NYC schools totaling over $1,000,000 in less than six months
Managed planning for city –wide professional development, customer service, and inside sales departments
2004-2006 OPTIONS PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL SALES
Increased sales revenue to grow market share in New York State and Connecticut
Established new relationships with district level administrators
Mentored new sales representatives during a management transition
Provided information for new product development
1998-2004 HARCOURT INC. EDUCATIONAL SALES
Responsible for PreK-12 sales of supplemental books to schools
Created solution-based strategies to sell to every district and school
Received the Northeast Regional Sales Person of the Year award in 2001.
Grew revenue in Manhattan from $865,000 to $2.2 million dollars in 4 years
Obtained top 5 sales representatives in the company for 3 consecutive years
EARLY CAREER (full details on request)
BOARD OF EDUCATION CITY OF NEW YORK TEACHER 5th GRADE
STORYTIME BOOK CO. INC. BUSINESS OWNER [WHOLESALE/RETAIL]
BRONX HOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL PRE –K TEACHER
CERTIFICATIONS
FLORIDA EDUCATOR’S CERTIFICATION READING GRADES K-12
FLORIDA EDUCATOR’S CERTIFICATION
PREKINDERGATEN/PRIMARY EDUCATION AGE 3 –GRADE 3
NEW YORK STATE TEACHING CERTIFICATION READING PRE-K –12
NEW YORK STATE TEACHING CERTIFICATION IN PRE-K, K AND GRADES 1-6
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE MS [EDUCATION/READING]
MERCY COLLEGE BS [EDUCATION & ENGLISH]
AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE