Sales Manager

Sales Manager Nisa S. Talavera

Proven ability to successfully create and design while managing award winning sales teams – 13 years

Communicator Strong Closer Mentor & Leader Articulate and Persuasive

Hacienda Corona www.haciendacorona.com Special Events Manager 2009 – present

Took over a 5 star family owned bed and breakfast business upon family member illness

Seamlessly redirected business focus by growing special events business by nearly 100%

Crafted opportunities with Susan G. Komen to host cancer survivors wellness retreats

Responsible for growing wedding business by 80% while offering complete planning services through unique creative vision, vendor relations, floral design, and team management

Strategically created/placed all advertising and marketing materials to grow the business

The Sliding Door www.slidingdoorcon.com Regional Director 2007 - 2009

Responsible for negotiating the lease, opening a new showroom and designing layout

Recruited, interviewed, hired/fired, trained, mentored & motivated staff

Strategized and implemented a monthly advertising and promotional budget of $20,000

Executed and specialized in the design and project management of all commercial sales

Brought in over $500,000 in sales in first 6 months

Masland – Dixie Group www.maslandcarpets.com Territory Manager 2005 - 2007

Managed account base for over $2.4 million San Diego territory including development of residential, commercial and the architectural & design community through:

Retail Accounts New Home/Model Home Market Accounts

Builders & Large Subcontractors:

Centex Homes Creative Touch Interiors, www.ctihome.com

Shea Homes Interior Specialists, www.isidc.com

Recognized for consistent performance:

2006 $2 million Sales Award

2005 $3 million Sales Award & Silver Circle Award for surpassing sales goal

Fabrica – Dixie Group www.fabrica.com Builder Specialist 2003 - 2005

Grew an under-developed division and territory by 41% in first year

Awarded expanded territory and additional key accounts

Trained designers in the application of high-end custom area rugs and broadloom

Managed relationships with custom home builders and sub-contracted design centers

Ethan Allen www.ethanallen.com Interior Designer 2001 - 2003

Conceived and drafted floor plans and custom designs for residential spaces

Coordinated interior components:

Color Schemes Furnishings Accessories

Fabrics/Soft Goods Lighting Window Treatments

Irresistibles www.irresistibles.com Store Manager 1999 - 2001

Responsible for operations of multiple high-end retail locations each generating $1 million

Recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated (12) full and part time employees

Executed all visual floor plans, window displays, product placement, merchandising

Reported seasonal forecasting regarding fabric, color, accessories and fashion trends

A.A.S. Fashion Buying & Merchandising S.U.N.Y., Fashion Institute of Technology 1997

MEMBERSHIPS: ASID, Allied Member BIA of San Diego

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Board Member of St. Andrew’s Church Preschool

AVID program

Junior Achievement

Special Olympics

PROFICIENCIES: Microsoft Word, Office Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Willing to travel & relocate, excellent health, outstanding professional appearance

C: 520-***-**** k0j9lw@r.postjobfree.com

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