Sales Manager

*Self directed Sales & Marketing Manager with a positive, can-do,

professional and responsible attitude.

*Strong analytic and organizational skills with uncompromising attention

to detail.

*Ability to identify, develop and launch new brands, direct marketing

research activities and products supporting client portfolios.

Education

Southern Illinois University

Edwardsville, IL

Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology-Exercise/Wellness.

05/ 2002

Double Minor in Business Administration-Marketing and Coaching.

NCAA Collegiate Athlete---Softball Scholarship *2013 ASANA Softball

World Series Athlete

TABC Certification *Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Professional Experience

Round House Racing - 5K Foam Fest

Dallas, TX

Event Promotional Specialist

05/2012 - present

Increased event registration with an organized flier distribution route for

the 2012 and 2013 races.

Develop unique relationships with local, gyms, sports leagues, rec centers,

and wellness clinics to promote the event.

Successfully managed events and trade shows to increase awareness and

event registration.

Coordinated and tasked volunteers on race day.

M Sports

Ft. Worth, TX

Social Media Specialist

1/2011-05/2012

*Developed and managed online marketing campaigns for RBI Pro Swing.com by

effectively driving brand awareness,

engagement and traffic to social media pages including Facebook, Twitter,

You Tube. *Achieved a strong, visible social media presence and develop

concepts with viral potential. Maintained Google AdWords, pay per click

advertising and search engine optimization daily budget.

*Created press releases and media advertisements on Business Week, Wired

News, Digg, and Stumble Upon, etc.

Channelforce, Inc.

Gladstone, OR

Field Sales Specialist (SBA)

10/2009-11/2010

*Responsible for driving sales of client products, software, and

accessories through assigned US retailers in Dallas, TX.

*Increased visibility of clients by product training, demonstration, vital

marketing, and cross merchandising.

*Educated customers and associates on key product features during formal

and informal training sessions.

*Maintained a sound knowledge my client's products (Palm, Adobe, Nero,

McAfee, APC, Ooma, NVIDIA, and Gunnar Optics).

Premium Retail Services-Plantronics

St. Louis, MO

Field Sales Manager

09/2008-09/2009

*Developed Bluetooth revenue for Best Buy, Sprint, Verizon and AT&T in

Dallas, TX.

*Responsible and accountable for completing assigned in-store merchandising

activities using plan-o-grams.

*Created and conducted in store training sessions for wireless department

sales associates.

Pinnacle Technical Services -AT&T U-verse

Dallas, TX

Technical Support Specialist-Tier 2

05/2008-12/2008

*Provided support and technical issue resolution via E-Mail, phone and

other electronic medium for install technicians.

*Configuration of client's equipment and software to connect to the

Internet via modem/DSL Router (Fiber Optic).

*Provided training to install technicians in the use of system and

applications as related to Internet.

Celsius, LLC

Dallas, TX

Spokes-model/Brand Ambassador

05/2008 - 7/2009

Responsible for building brand loyalty in territory by executing community

marketing programs that connect the brands to the consumer.

Create excitement and positive experience for consumers.

Manage and participate in all mobile marketing experiences to help drive

sales to retail partners through sampling.

Responsible for event logistics including pre-event preparation, set up,

gathering a crowd, greeting and education the audience on the product.

Deliver timely event recap and maintain accuracy of product inventory and

budget and tracks accordingly.

US Marketing & Promotions AT&T Uverse

Dallas, TX

Assistant Market Manager

02/2006 -05/2008

*Executed local retail and residential event promotions that achieved on

site sales goals.

*Recruited, trained, developed, and rewarded 51 full and part time

consultants. *Coordinated the setup and breakdown logistics involving all

trade shows and conventions. *Managed the monthly marketing budget,

expenses/invoices, and, PO processing. *Managed external vendors/agencies

and other departments to help develop advertising promotional programs,

pricing, positioning and packaging recommendations.

AT&T Wireless Services

Dallas, TX

Virtual Sales Representative

07/2004 - 11/2005

* Developed revenue by handling incoming calls and adding new subscribers

to the AWS system as well as selling value added features and services.

* Achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives, while

ensuring the optimum customer experience.

* Exercised decision making and problem resolution skills with a sense of

integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Markettrix, Inc. - BigSplash Media

Fort Worth, TX

Search Engine Optimization Account Executive/ Account Services

11/2002-07/2004

*Developed new small business sales territory to nationwide internet

advertising accounts for this firm.

*Proactively prospected, qualified, grew, and maintained account list.

*Conducted and maintained keyword analysis, account bids on pay-per-click

search engines, search engine ranking, traffic, and other concise

reporting.

St. Louis Black Pages, Inc.

St. Louis, MO

Account Executive

01/2000-11/2002

*Sold advertising space to local and national businesses and individuals

for this business directory.

*Led weekly sales presentations for potential clients. *Designed and

prepared layout for advertisements.

Riverview Gardens School District

St. Louis, MO

Substitute Teacher

09/1999-05/2002

*Provided full time classroom instruction at assigned elementary schools.

* Served as an on call substitute teacher, accepting assignments

delivered on the previous night of morning.

*Executed lesson plans across every grade level and discipline.

*Assisted other teachers, tutoring/mentoring students, and administering

test.

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