Whitney French

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Euless, TX. 76039

Cell: (682) 227- 5649

Email: adwckt@r.postjobfree.com

*Currently enrolled in The Chicago School of Professional Psychology- Dallas MS ABA program

Career Focus

Highly motivated and enthusiastic college graduate with a valuable skill set and proven track record of sales success. Expertise in leading, promoting, and educating the RJ Reynolds brand with a balance of originality and professionalism. Also, successfully managed a team of over 30 Miller Brewing Co. models through initiative and natural leadership abilities, while managing top volume on premise accounts as an outside sales representative.

Skills & Competencies

* Expertise in client relations * Critical selling & negotiation skills * Complex problem resolution * Strong communication skills

* Strategic planning * Team building & leadership * Conflict resolution * Multi-task management * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel* Needs assessment

Summary

Achieved brand awareness and education by implementing sales and promotions; as well as through consumer engagement and customer advocacy.

Increased overall product sales volume by 12% annually, in the greater Houston area.

Executed promotions frequently to maintain product visibility, which increased customer base by 6%.

Acquired status as having the top 52 accounts in the greater Houston, TX area with Miller Brewing Co

Awarded the RJ Reynolds “Rookie Award” for outstanding leadership, territory growth, and customer satisfaction my first year.

Professional Experience

Paraprofessional

GRAPEVINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10/2016- 6/2019

Grapevine, TX

Worked closely with and assisted special education teacher, inclusion teachers, and special needs children (K-2).

Worked with students on an individual basis, who required close supervision, special assistance, and additional support per IEP goals.

Provided consistent support, explanation, re-teaching, and discipline.

Received the ’Star Award’ within my first two months working at GES because of the connections made with my students, as well as my positivity, kindness, and patience.

Professional Experience

Territory Manager

R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO

11/2013 - 01/2015

Stratford, CT

Responsible for over 100 contracted cigarette outlets in the Stratford, CT area

Attracted and maintained the total tobacco portfolio within my outlets through education, advocacy, and strong customer relationships

Achieved the number one org unit in the division (by volume) for an entire year, consistently, in our key growth brands

Awarded the Rookie of the Year Award (November 2014) Sales Representative

CONCENTRATION ON FAMILY, DALLAS, TX JULY 2006-OCTOBER 2013

Got married and started a family- set career aside to do so. Concentrated whole- heartedly in family. Decided to resume career when son was old enough for ‘full- time’ school (elementary school).

Sales Representative

MILLER BREWING CO

09/2004 - 06/2006

Houston, TX

Team leader for the marketing, promoting, and selling of Miller Brewing products to the top 52 accounts in Houston, TX.

Multi-manager of interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising of over 30 Miller models.

Presented to The Houston Distributing Company every episode to keep them up-to-date on Miller’s progress as well as TEAM’s infiltration of promotional progress throughout the Houston area.

Education

Bachelor of Science: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - Journalism and Communications

2003

Gainesville, FL

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