JANEL MILLER-REBAZA

San Diego, CA ***** C: 619-***-**** ade1cg@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Highly creative and reliable Brand Ambassador with 20+ years of experience in marketing and sales. Successfully hosted promotional events to consistently provide representation and share brand benefits with potential customers. Able to effectively communicate and engage customers about products and current promotions.

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel

Business Development, Strategy

Trade Shows

Market Research

Merchandising

Organizing

Presentations

Sales

Team Building

Operational Improvement

Project Organization

Relationship Development

Brand Awareness

Administrative Support

EXPERIENCE

02/2016 to Current

Territory Sales Representative

LONGUST DISTRIBUTING SAN DIEGO, CA

Provided product knowledge to dealers so that they are better prepared to sell & provide accurate product information to their clients.

Grew territory 15% in first two years of employment.

Introduced new product launches through quarterly presentations.

Help to specify appropriate product options based on both client and project needs.

Work closely with Manufacturer Reps on product placement within local market.

Assure that dealers have current pricing and samples at all times and be a resourceful point of contact for the San Diego & Imperial Valley territory.

Attend annual trade shows to represent Longust Distributing and their respective product lines.

Continuously seek out new business opportunities within assigned territory.

Responsible for providing & maintaining samples and displays on product lines offered by Longust throughout the San Diego territory.

01/2015 to 12/2015

Executive Assistant

ASAP TRADING LIMA, PERU

Assisted team with business development strategies and marketing.

Worked to strengthen customer service department.

Taught Business English courses to clients through our partnership with ENGLISH WAY.

Guest Speaker at local wood flooring trade show speaking about "Wood Flooring in the U.S.

01/2006 to 12/2014

Project Manager/Design Consultant/Department Manager

PICKETFENCE DESIGN SAN DIEGO, CA

Increased personal sales by 85% in the first 3 years.

Project management, project coordinating and design consultation in flooring, kitchen & bath design, and window treatments.

Consultations with clients ranging from commercial contractors, architects, builder clients, interior designers, restoration customers and general public.

Engaged in all project management details from specifying products to managing installation.

Acted as Department Manager for last 4 years of employment, responsible for coordinating sales goals, establishing and preparing corporate events with larger clients, helping to resolve customer issues and maintaining team sales environment.

Responsible for showroom design layout, upkeep and sample selection.

Represented picketfence design at sales/design workshops, trade shows, and seminars to gather educational & product information for future projects.

Maintained a pipeline of clients and projects with profitable sales margins.

01/2003 to 12/2005

Design Consultant

PICKFORD HOME DESIGN CENTER SAN DIEGO, CA

Responsible for minimum of $ 75,000 in sales per month.

Worked with home buyers from Prudential Realty on flooring remodel projects & window treatments.

Experienced in all facets of sales, design consultation, project coordination, and contract write ups.

Extensive knowledge of flooring materials such as hardwood, stone, porcelain, tile, vinyl, laminate, and carpet for flooring design and installation.

11/1997 to 06/2002

National Sales Manager

LIBRETTO NEW YORK, NY

Directed and managed 7 showrooms throughout the United States on all aspects of sales for Designer Guild Accessories, including trade show set-up, merchandising and product training.

Attended all national trade shows throughout the year on behalf of company.

Worked with Product Development and Production Managers on development of new product launches, production schedules, delivery and other production related issues.

Increased customer base by 25% during first 3 months by organizing and implementing new showrooms as well as market research.

Acted as primary liaison while working with press to determine appropriate product selections for their publications.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Some College (No Degree): Interior Design

DESIGN INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA

Drafting - Quick Sketch - Illustration - Computer Aided Design - History of Design

1997

Bachelor of Science: Textiles

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Columbus, OH

REFERENCES

References Available Upon Request

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