Arlene Gibson
Professional Summary and Objective
Experienced Business Professional and dedicated employee with high integrity,
strong work ethic and great leadership skills.
I am eager to both apply my past experience in progressive roles within several
industries, and continue to hone those skills, in successful business growth and
team building, with a company that takes pride in its workforce, and strives to
excel in customer satisfaction.
Professional Accomplishments
District Sales Manager, AVON Products, Inc.
February 2004 - August 2013
Consistently achieved or exceeded District Sales Profit Plan, within an assigned
geography, by meeting key indicator objectives (sales volume, recruitment of new
Independent Sales Representatives, managing account removal rates, activity,
average order, etc.) while staying within an allocated budget. Accomplished
this through targeted training, mentoring, coaching and role modeling proven
sales strategies, prospecting and recruiting tactics for various teams of
Independent Sales Representatives.
Patient Accounts Representative/Billing Coordinator, Peninsula Orthopaedics
Associates, Inc.
2001 - 2003
Worked all aspects of Patient Accounts for a multi-location, multi-physician
practice. Formed relationships with medical payment providers such as Medicare,
Medicaid and insurance companies, to ensure that all charges were paid
appropriately.
Built rapport with patients in challenging personal situations, to work with
them in creating acceptable payment arrangements for outstanding balances.
Acted as liaison between the physicians and the insurance companies, for
information communication for the best outcome for all involved in accounts
receivable.
Independent Sales Representative, AVON Products, Inc.
1997 - 2004
Developed a profitable personal business and achieved Top Producer status in
promoting an iconic global brand, while
prospecting/recruiting/training/developing others to do the same. This resulted
in AVON offering the opportunity for the salaried District Manager position.
Medical Assistant, Women's Medical Center
1997-2000
Covering all aspects of the medical office in my 3 years there, I started at the
front office/reception window. Promoted to back office for transcription,
charting labs, direct patient care/counseling, assisting the physician, and
became a certified phlebotomist.
Owner/Business Manager, S & A Trucking
1996 - 2000
Owned and Operated a successful tri-axle dump truck/excavating company, handling
all day to day business activities, including acquiring new accounts, servicing
existing clients, filing all tax and government regulatory paperwork, A/P, A/R.