Susan Oliver
*** *. ****** ****** ***. ( Glendora, California 91741 ( 626-***-****
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SOLAR ENERGY SALES
Driving Strategy, Execution & Results
Creative, innovative and forward-thinking renewable energy sales executive
with significant experience working with C-Level executives and Fortune 500
companies. Exceptional communication skills, and strong ability to work
with a wide variety of companies and products in key business sectors.
Excellent consultative selling and relationship building skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
( Commercial Sales Development & Retention ( C-Level
Sales
( Renewable Energy ( Major Accounts and Fortune 500 Management
( Exceptional Communications Skills ( Million Dollar
Account Management
( Solutions Selling ( National Market Expansion
( Decision Maker Identification & Penetration ( Negotiation
Environment
( Proposal and Presentation Execution ( Brand and Agency Ad
Campaigns
( Hunter Mentality ( Positive, Entrepreneurial Attitude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUNISTICS, LLC, Santa Monica, CA
2014-Present
Sunistics is a commercial solar project development and renewable energy
services management company, specializing in solar photovoltaic solutions
to create sustainable energy and reduce customers' reliance upon non-
renewable sources.
Commercial Energy Consultant
Responsible for the promotion and sales of Solar Photovoltaic systems and
Energy Management Programs to commercial accounts in verticals of industry,
new construction, churches, and non-profit organizations.
. Sourcing of new solar business for sales opportunities through various
methods.
. Become a "Trusted Advisor" with customers.
. Work closely with Project Managers and Team.
. Manage & conduct product presentations, and customer education.
. CRM, Microsoft Office Suites fluent.
TW TELECOM, Ontario, CA
2013-2014
tw telecom delivers managed Data, Internet and Voice networking solutions
to businesses and large organizations throughout the U.S. Account
Executive II
Recruited to grow B2B market share sales for telecommunications products
including Business Ethernet, Network Security, IPVPN, SIP, DDoS, and other
Voice and Data Services. Responsibilities include meetings with C level
executives, prospecting, needs assessments, application development,
proposal presentation, negotiation, and post-sale services.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA Inc., South El Monte, CA
2012-2013
Marketing & Promotions Company...Specializing in graphic design, product
photography, print, internet, and trade show media.
Marketing Manager
Managed multiple aspects of marketing operations for client's business
growth. Customized graphic design, photography, print, event marketing,
booth design and production, ecommerce and website build-outs. Successfully
developed sales in new verticals. Created Salesforce CRM system and sales
training strategies to enable new business development.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
VALPAK DIRECT MARKETING SYSTEMS, INC., Los Angeles, CA 1995 -
2011
Nation's leading direct marketing services company...wholly-owned
subsidiary of Cox Target Media, Inc.
Account Executive / National Sales Executive / Key Account Executive
Sixteen years providing strategic sales and marketing intelligence and
industry-specific solutions to drive sales growth both regionally and
nationally.
Recruited as an Account Executive in 1995 to grow market share within the
Greater Los Angeles area. Responsible for strategic marketing and sales
planning, new business development, market research, competitive analysis
and consultative solutions selling.
. Conceived, developed and secured client buy-in on innovative, out-of-
the-box marketing and advertising campaigns that drove client ROI to
unprecedented levels.
. Identified and successfully secured regional and national business
opportunities with EarthLink, Snapple Group, Knott's Soak City,
Knott's Berry Farm, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Clippers, Pomona
First Federal Bank, Two of Us/Together Dating Service, and their
agencies.
. Captured key accounts previously lost to competition through skillful
negotiations and solutions selling techniques.
. Ranked within the Top 5% of Account Executives (out of 1000) three
consecutive years.
. Developed a new territory while increasing revenue from $52,000 to
$3.3 million in five years.
Promoted to National Sales Executive in 2001 to provide strategic vision
and direction, customizing advertising and marketing solutions, and driving
market share growth within major markets across the nation-Los Angeles, New
York City, Tampa, Houston, Minneapolis, Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas
and others. Directed strategic marketing and sales plans, industry-specific
advertising programs, new network product launches, consumer/industry
research and trend analysis, demographic and psychographic segmenting and
competitive market analysis.
. Partnered in capturing new national business with EarthLink,
Pillsbury, General Mills, Godfathers Pizza, and others.
. Responsible for developing relationships and creating new business
within targeted national accounts.
. Worked directly with C-Level executives.
. Managed multimillion dollar media advertising budgets.
. Delivered $4 million in revenue (2001), $5.6 million (2002) and $7.7
million (2003).
Recruited to Key Account Executive in 2003 by Los Angeles Valpak to develop
and facilitate Valpak's key accounts, and manage their national marketing
and sales programs.
. Secured business and created successful marketing campaigns with Jack
in the Box, Time Warner Cable, I Sold It On EBay, One Hour Heating &
Air Conditioning, Gelson's Markets, Knott's Soak City, Knott's Berry
Farm, Pomona First Federal Bank, Two of Us/Together Dating Service, LA
Times, GoldMax, and a host of others.
. Provided Online marketing strategies to increase client market share.
. Chosen to mentor, train and empower new account executives.
HARTE HANKS PENNYSAVER, Arcadia, California
1991 - 1995
PennySaver USA...Local Values Direct Marketing Services Company... in print
and online.
Account Manager
Recruited to formulate marketing and branding strategy, and to develop and
manage direct mail advertising campaigns for local companies. Held full
responsibility for strategic marketing, new business development and
consultative solutions selling. Collaborated with clients to create,
articulate and implement strategies that attract and draw traffic.
. Grew sales from $50,000 to $432,000.
. Ranked as a Top Performer, consistently meeting or exceeding sales
quota.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
EDUCATION & CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Arroyo High School Valedictorian
AA, Liberal Arts, Cum Laude, Citrus College, Glendora, California
Biology, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California
Advanced Marketing & Sales Leadership ? Consultative Solutions Selling
Strategic Selling ? The Master's Program/Executive Sales Strategies
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Regional Sales Representative of the Year
Key Club 3 Years
Million Dollar Club 6 Years