To Whom It May Concern:
In today’s highly competitive and fast-paced market, organizations need strong and aggressive management along with sales leadership to meet ever-changing business development goals. I am certain I can contribute this level of performance to your executive team. Therefore, I invite you to consider my qualifications:
Experience - 18 years of management skills, collaborated with 17 years of successfully working in the salesmanship industry; also served as a volunteer
and team captain for Decatur Chambers, New Member Orientation volunteer
for the Madison Chambers, and Hartselle Chamber member.
Results - Acknowledged for sales goals and creatively driven.
Performance - Recognized for making the season’s plan by being promoted to another position with growing responsibilities
I am an accomplished sales strategist and solution-oriented manager who thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments, where my performance directly impacts the bottom line. Additionally, I possess solid organizational leadership and decision-making skills that can make an immediate contribution to your operations and business development.
Currently, I am seeking a position where I can continue to uphold strong sales and management performance standards. As a member of your executive team, I am confident that my innovative and results-focused approach would make a significant contribution to the continued success of your organization.
My resume is enclosed for your review and consideration. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you regarding opportunities you have available currently or in the future.
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Sincerely
Tamara Halsey
2207 Oakwood Road, NW
Huntsville, AL 35810
2207 Oakwood Road, NW
Huntsville, AL 35810
*************@*****.***
TAMARA HALSEY
OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging sales executive position that will allow me to
positively influence sales performance in a professional environment.
PROFILE Dynamic, experienced sales management strategist with an 18 year record of achievement, customer service, and demonstrated success of driving sales growth while providing a winning sales leadership in competitive markets. Adept at driving growth of company revenues and improving sales team performances. Exceptional mentor and coach. Skills in managing inventory, merchandise display, and improved company sales performance.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE Currently conduct sales for a quality cosmetic company; dedicated manager and sales representative that leads by example. I have successfully managed and exceeded sales goals with Estee Lauder, Welcome Wagon, Superior Lamp, Prescriptive, NARS, Stila, and Lancome. I have formed an extraordinary clientele base for numerous companies.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
06/06 – Present - Belk (Formerly Parisian) Business Manager
Recruited to establish and manage a million dollar Estee Lauder team. Oversees the counter’s efforts to identify and evaluate all opportunities to grow our everyday business. Designs and implements new ways to strengthen revenue growth for the counter. Supervises daily activities of top producers and beauty advisors. I am accountable for achieving a million dollars in revenue for the Estee Lauder Company.
09/06 – 06/07 - Welcome Wagon – Account Executive
In this outside consultant sales role, partnered with local decision makers to help them achieve their goals and grow their businesses. Actively prospected new accounts and maintained and enhanced existing client relationships, while presenting the benefits of Welcome Wagon’s outstanding marketing products and services.
01/06 – 09/06 - Superior Lamp - Regional Sales Representative
Conducted business to business sales for a premium quality lamp company. Managed and developed a prestigious clientele base with an eighty-five percent repeat rate. Prepared and presented proposal packages for government contractors, selling and marketing premium quality lamps by vivid field presentations along with cold calling clients.
9/02-5/05 – Bloomingdales/Business Manager, Resident Makeup Artist, Atlanta, GA
Managed and strategized sales for a cosmetic line, which was one of the top producers in the cosmetic department. Created an innovative approach to increase sales through mail promotions and actively calling clients
9/01-9/02 - Saks Fifth Avenue. - Business Manager, Resident Certified Makeup Artist, Birmingham, AL
Processed damages, generated orders, followed-up consistently with the buying office, negotiated with buying office for space at special events, and utilized store management for extra support.
08/98-12/98 - 2nd Chance, Inc. – Court Advocator, Anniston, AL
Oversaw literature given to clients during court hearings, conducted the preparation of protection warrants with clients, actively assisted with anger management classes. Prepared a task force booklet which informed law enforcement agencies on ways to strategize domestic violence calls throughout their community.
12/98-1/00 - Nelms Memorial Funeral Home – Assistant Funeral Director/Assistant Embalmer, Huntsville, AL
Actively provided apprenticeship knowledge in assisting with the preparation of embalming bodies, and preparing interment services. Conducted funeral visitations for clients and gave positive presentations of the business to the families in need.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, December, 1999
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
President’s List 1998
Apprenticeship License in Embalming/Funeral Director
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING
Forensic Anthropology, November, 1997
Criminal Justice Internship, Regarding Domestic Violence, 1998
Cambridge Who’s Who Executive & Professional 2007/2008 Honorary Member
Who’s Who Executive & Professional, November, 2011
Elite Sales Manager 2007/2013
Consultant Award, 2008
Pacesetter Award, 2013