SANDEE MILES

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High Energy, Self-Motivated and Creative Sales Professional with Entrepreneurial Spirit CAREER RELEVANT SKILLS INCLUDE

Prospecting

Consultative Sales

Account Management

Staff Augmentation Sales

New Business Development

Client Service & Management

Customer and Employee Training

Training Curriculum Development

Staff Recruitment & Management

Client Service & Management

Operations and Budgeting

New Product Launches

Full Desk Recruiting

Ad Sales

Graphic Design

Corporate Branding

Vendor Management

Property Management

Product / Project Management

Marketing and Creative Services

Event/Trade Show Management

EXPERIENCE

VENTUREwerx

MARKETING / LEASING & OPERATIONS 07/2013 –

• Handle all the day to day property management marketing and operations with the primary goal of keeping both the long term rental and short term temporary housing inventory at optimum capacity.

• Responsible for advertising available properties; which includes print publications and both free and paid online listings.

• Network with local companies to secure the preferred position for relocation and short term housing needs

• Create all printed collateral material

• Process applications, contact references, verify employment and prior rental history

• Act as primary point of contact for residents and potential residents in regard to application process, rent collection, maintenance issues, contract terminations and move out / security deposit issues.

• Work with contractors and suppliers to ensure all necessary unit updates and remodel projects are completed within the scheduled time frame and within budget.

ignitionBLUE 06/2007 – 09/2013

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / RECRUITING / OPERATIONS

• Established and operate high level placement firm specializing in IT, Sales, Marketing and Healthcare

• Solely responsible for all business development and ongoing client relationships

• Working the recruiting side of the business includes heavy candidate interaction such as in-depth phone calls, thorough review and re-formatting of candidate resumes and conducting face to face interviews whenever possible.

• Assist client companies in arranging travel for interviews as well as taking an active role in relocations to ensure a smooth transition and ensuring agreed upon start dates are met.

• Have negotiated and secured contracts with local Dallas companies such as Pier 1, Greatwide Dedicated Transport YUM! Brands / Pizza Hut, OsteoMed, Fossil, Acclivus, etc.

• Responsible for all sales and marketing for company, job postings, website content and functionality, creation of collateral pieces and decisions on recruitment tools and job boards

• Hire, train and manage recruiting and administrative staff (both in-house and remote)

• Maintain an exceptional relationship with clients as well as candidates, often receiving referrals for positions, client prospects and quality candidates from both.

hauteROXX 04/2009 - 09/2013

SALES / MARKETING / DESIGNER / OWNER

• Entrepreneurial side-project offering one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories for men & women

• Design and construct jewelry pieces

• Procurement of raw materials

• Responsible for end user sales, retail distribution and consignment partnerships

• Designed and built company website and maintain ongoing web presence

• Handle all product photography for website and marketing collateral

• Recruit, train and manage part-time help, working remotely. COMFORCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 03/2006 - 06/2007

ACCOUNT MANAGER / NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Sold high level IT staff augmentation to companies within the DFW area

• Maintained excellent customer relations and satisfaction levels within client base

• Negotiated and executed contracts with companies such as Michaels, Drive Financial, Fossil, etc.

• Helped to develop marketing blitzes to niche markets

• First employee to have the Employee Agreement’s Non-Compete Waiver awarded in company’s 50 year history as a result of proven work ethic and the establishment of trusted relationships with key clients & internal staff

• Maintained excellent relationships with Branch Manager and colleagues PINNACLE PRINTING 11/2003 - 03/2006

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / GRAPHICS / TECHNICAL LIAISON

• Sold print services to companies of all sizes in the DFW area

• Provided on-going customer support to existing client base

• Created collateral pieces for clients (logos, manuals, posters, brochures, direct mail, etc.)

• Worked with third party vendors for fulfillment of non-offset print needs (promotional items)

• Assisted with research and launch for new e-commerce website

• Train customers to effectively utilize customer portals within website SPLASH 01/2000 - 11/2003

SALES / GRAPHIC DESIGN / COPYWRITER

Entrepreneurial endeavor providing marketing assistance to small/mid-size companies in the DFW area, functioning, in essence, as an off-site marketing department for clients on an as needed basis.

• Handled all facets of sales, creative work and ongoing business development

• Assisted clients in identifying new channels for reaching potential customers The Mommy Guide

Solely responsible for the creation, production and distribution of an ad supported, geographically targeted magazine

Sold ad space to local retailers, physicians, care givers, etc.

Solicited and edited relevant articles

Responsible for graphic layout of entire magazine, including ad designs

Managed printing and bindery processes

Negotiated and handled all distribution partnerships GAME SHOW NETWORK (A SONY COMPANY) 10/1997 - 03/1999 MARKETING DIRECTOR - SW REGION

• Responsible for sales of a newly launched network in a 6 state territory (AR, TX, LA, OK, TN, MS)

• 1998 Top U.S. Sales Rep by a large margin first year in the industry

• Attended all national and regional trade shows to help “man” both Sony and GSN booths

• Assisted in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns within region

• Worked with new and existing cable affiliates to help train staff and assist in area promotions.

• Elected Board Member for the Arkansas Cable Television Association, 1998

(Left shortly after arrival of first child due to heavy travel requirements) RELATIONAL SYSTEMS, INC. 11/1994 - 10/1997

VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING

• Played major role in the practical application development of industry leading recruitment software

• Responsible for all major and national accounts

• Assisted in the development and editorial content of company web site

• Authored several technology articles published in various trade journals

• Responsible for the creation and dissemination of corporate press releases

• Created all product collateral material and advertisements

• Developed and implemented direct mail campaigns

• Delivered presentations at seminars focused on new technology and trends in recruiting industry

• Responsible for establishing & maintaining marketing budget

• Conducted software training classes for sales force and end users

• Responsible for budgets and planning of all phases of industry trade shows and conferences

• Developed and implemented tracking methods for leads & ongoing product support

• Responsible for the research and distribution of competitive information

(Left about a year after moving to Dallas due to difficulty in maintaining role out of state) ALLEN MEDICAL 01/1990 - 10/1994

SURGICAL POSITIONING PRODUCT MANAGER

• Worked with hospital Urology, Ob/Gyn and Orthopedic departments

• Attended relevant surgical cases to assist hospital staff in ensuring proper patient positioning

• Conducted in-services of equipment for hospital nursing staffs

• Developed curriculum and conducted product and anatomy training classes for sales force

• Responsible for new product research assuring cutting edge technology in the pipeline

• Spearheaded new product research

• Managed company trade shows and sales meetings (budget, venues, show vendors, hotel & air)

• Created all sales training and marketing materials for responsible product line

• Collaborated with engineering on product packaging designs and testing

• Tracked equipment sales and repair schedules for various hospitals

• Authored monthly sales newsletter

(Company dissolved shortly after taking on Venture Capital) COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite of Products CRM: SalesPro, ACT! Graphics: Quark, Photoshop Applicant Tracking: WinSearch, EasyAcces MEMBERSHIPS / ASSOCIATIONS

Active LinkedIN Networker Dallas Blue Business Network DFW-IMA (Interactive Marketing Association) Multiple Small Business & Entrepreneurial Groups www.linkedin.com/in/sandeemiles www.sandeemiles.wixsite.com/professional www.about.me/sandeemiles

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