Sales Representative
Resume:
CYNTHIA M. DICE
PO Box *****
Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110
********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
• Successful blend of experience as a sales representative, teacher, and business operator.
• Customer-oriented professional with a reputation for service, satisfaction, and quality.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and assignments simultaneously.
• Creative troubleshooter able to quickly identify and resolve problems.
• Effective communicator able to present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Solid leader able to build and mentor highly motivated and productive teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop multi-market/region promotional programs.
• Multiple-award winning artist in a variety of media.
• Respected by customers, students, and associates for vision, follow up, and commitment to excellence.
EDUCATION
BA – Marketing, University of Washington
SALES REPRESENTATIVE HISTORY
Danger, Bainbridge Island, Washington
March 2011 to present
LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE – Management of gallery sales, marketing and promotion, staff training, and customer relations. Maintain high standards of quality and productivity to ensure ongoing business development and achieve goals in team-oriented environments. Focused multi-tasking including cash control, inventory, merchandising, and developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers.
Sysco Seattle, Kitsap County, Washington
2010 to 2011
MARKETING ASSOCIATE – Outside territory sales representative for Fortune 100 food distribution company. Produced revenues in assigned territory while meeting Company’s aggressive growth expectations. Built customer base, provided top-notch customer service, cold called, and increased sales. Partnered with customers to educate and problem-solve. Consultant to Company and Associates regarding one of the fastest-growing food and allergen segments.
Beauty Systems Group (Sally Beauty Holdings), Kitsap and Pierce Counties, Washington 2008 to 2010
DISTRIBUTOR SALON CONSULTANT – Represented and sold over 60 different product lines to hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, and spas. Educated customers about new technology and products. Maintained accounts and aggressively grew new accounts. Successful in monthly product conversions. Achieved Emerald Reward status after 2 months- an incentive program that recognizes Consultants for meeting or exceeding monthly sales goals. Chosen to instruct new Northwest employees. Consistent spiff winner.
WORKING ARTIST HISTORY/ART SALES HISTORY
Cynthia Dice Designs, Bainbridge Island, Washington 1995 to Present
OWNER/DESIGNER – Founded this small art studio to design, produce, and sell ceramic and original paintings. Developed local reputation for exceptional work, resulting in consistent sales and commission contracts. Trained and supervised production assistants as needed to accommo¬date demand and deadlines. Managed all marketing, advertising, and promotional activities. Reputation spread throughout the region and along the West Coast with shows and displays in galleries, shops, and juried art fairs in such diverse locations as Palm Springs (CA), Ashland (OR), and Seattle/Bellevue (WA). Special Project: Selected by a national gift company to design promotional items for its collegiate product line. Adapted designs for such schools as Michigan, Michigan State, Washington State, USC, Arkansas, Virginia, Kansas State, and Colorado.
TEACHING HISTORY
City of Bainbridge Island, Washington 2003 to 2008
ART INSTRUCTOR – Parks & Recreation Department. Designed, implemented, and taught the city’s sole children’s ceramic pottery program. Developed curriculum, policies, and procedures. Selected and purchased equipment and supplies. Trained, scheduled, and supervised four paid assistants. Developed and coordinated complex class and production sched¬ules. Program’s success generated regional enthusiasm, resulting in ongoing waiting lists for each of the four annual 50-student sessions.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
SALES/DESIGNER, Grace & Co. Paperie, Bainbridge Island, WA (2008)
MANAGEMENT/SALES, Verksted Gallery, Poulsbo, WA (2008)
SALES/BOOKKEEPING/BUYER, The Wizard’s Chest, Denver, CO (1988-92)
MANAGEMENT/SALES, Eddie Bauer, Denver, CO (1988-1990)
MARKETING/RESEARCH, Vantage Advertising, Bellevue, WA (1982-86)
KEY WINNING ART PRESENTATIONS
• Town and Country Markets Mural Competition (2006), BI Filipino Hall mural (2010)
• Juried artist, Bainbridge Island Studio Tour (13 years)
• “Island Days” cover art (4 years), “Hollydays” (3 years), and “Grand ‘Ol Fourth” covers
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Bainbridge Studio Tour Steering Committee
• Bainbridge School District Art Docent and Art Apprentice Programs
• Greyhound Pets, Inc. and PAWS
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