Debra L. Scharwath

*** * **** **. *** *** Los Angeles, CA 90014

Cell phone: 1-714-***-**** / Email: adsqwm@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To develop sales channels and opportunities using my organizational and hands-on client services experience.

Summary of experience and skills:

Ability to sell-in programs and events that involved the coordination of multiple suppliers and vendors

Account development though sales calls, trade shows and showroom merchandising

Strong client services and follow-through skills

Production and piece goods inventory management

Fundraising program development and implementation

Professional Experience:

Carole Baden Hotels Representation Co. January 2014- Present

Sales Support and Customer Relations

Responsibilities included calling on travel agencies as well as setting appointments and meeting plans. Represented the firm and its client hotel on sales calls. Handled follow-up contacts and emails with travel agencies visited. Attended travel tradeshows and coordinated trade show booth activities from set up, to client meetings, to on-floor sales support.

Kathy Walker Sales

September 2007-November 2013

Sales Representative

Handled showroom and trade show sales representation with major clients, as well as sell-in to local retailers. Worked with multiple lines of women’s sportwear in both the sales representation and account services functions.

School District Fundraising

September 1992-June 2007

Originator and Director

While as a mom raising 3 children, developed and implemented replicable programs for fundraising events to benefit the schools of the Ocean View School District. Events included an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) sanctioned 5K race (Make Tracks for Education), school fairs, and Casino Night. These events raised needed funds for district school libraries, computers and electronic teaching aids, as well materials in support of teachers in the classrooms. Reached out to the community for financial support and sponsorship. Was successful in bringing in volunteers needed to make the events successful. Provided School District with complete and executable event concepts, materials, along with policies and procedures, which are still being used today.

Axis Healthcare Mgt

July 1988 – January 2007

Administrator

Provided back office support to this healthcare consultancy. Customized and prepared presentations to prospective HMO and hospital clients based on business plan models modified by client size and regionality. Handled status reports, billing and accounting.

Karima and Tasha- Women’s sportswear

May 1982 – October 1984

Production Manager

Responsibilities included the coordination of suppliers, piece goods, and off-site international manufacturing of their line of junior women’s sportswear. This required the maintenance of inventories and the delivery of finished goods. Supported New York City and Los Angeles showrooms with sample goods prior to full-scale manufacturing. Aided sales representatives periodically in selling samples to small retailers as well as department stores.

Yves Daniel- Women’s Apparel

March 1980- March 1982

Production Manager

Responsibilities included the management of sub-contractors to meet quality and delivery requirements. Purchased piece goods and novelties needed to make the garment. Maintained a detailed database and schedule to meet production timelines of supplier’s delivery dates to handle orders.

Education

University of California, Santa Barbara

Additional Accomplishments

Administrative support to my husband’s Healthcare Management Consultancy, 1994 to present

Currently developing a line of specialty designer bedding.

Other skills:

Proficient in PC and Mac based software application packages

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