VICKY McLAURIN
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North Hollywood, California 91602 *************@*****.***
PROFILE
Versatile, motivated and accomplished professional with extensive
experience in Sales, Telemarketing, Direct Marketing and Instruction.
Innovative and strategic thinker displaying excellent prospecting, sales
presentation, closing, customer service and follow-up skills. Quick learner
with the talent to acquire and convey in-depth product and industry
knowledge. Active listener with strong ability to define and meet customer
needs. Self-directed, thorough and detail-oriented in all areas of
accountability. Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Internet
research/navigation. Conversant in Spanish language.
MAJOR STRENGTHS
. Organizing concepts, ideas and materials . Public
speaking and presentations
. Strategizing, planning and problem solving . Clear,
analytical writing skills
. Client-centered, quality-focused attitude .
Building/maintaining business
relationships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1996-2008 Instructor - Secondary Education
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT; Los Angeles, CA
7th and 8th Grade Algebra and Pre-Algebra.
6th Grade Science, Math, English and Social Studies.
Leadership Activities:
. Dean of Students.
. English Learner Coordinator.
. Helped launch pilot Carnegie math program.
. Co-authored a handbook describing and illustrating a state-
funded math program.
. Developed and delivered numerous presentations to teaching
staff.
1986-1996 Sales Representative - Direct Sales, Telemarketing and In-home
Sales
PARAMOUNT PICTURES; Los Angeles, CA
. Sold advertising space in studio's in-house telephone
directory to local businesses via personal sales calls and
telemarketing. Wrote and followed clear, concise sales
scripts.
THE WINE EXCHANGE; Westlake Village, CA
. Qualified and cultivated individuals for sales of wine
investments.
THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE; Pasadena, CA
. Consistently achieved or surpassed weekly goals for
theater subscription sales.
NATIONWIDE SHOPPER SYSTEMS; Burbank, CA
. Sold promotional and advertising opportunities to catalog
publishers.
GROLIER, LTD; Honolulu, HI
. Sold pre-school educational programs via in-home
presentations and demonstrations to parents.
RAIN SOFT; Los Angeles, CA
. Marketed residential water filtration systems through in-
home presentation and product demonstration.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology, University of California,
Riverside
Diploma, Spanish Language and Culture Course, Universidad
Complutense de Madrid (summer program)
CLAD Certification (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Standard Elementary Teaching Credential