Sales Professional with Science background!
Resume:
Jennifer L Palumbo
***** ****** **** #* ************, VA 20180
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a responsible and challenging opportunity with a progressive Veterinary Pharmaceutical company where my previous sales experience, skills and life experience with animals can be effectively utilized and contribute to future growth within the organization.
SUMMARY
Creative, detail and goal oriented, highly motivated individual: effective communicator, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, independent worker and/or team player.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Florida Atlantic University (3.2 GPA)
(Majored in Exercise Science, Physiology, Nutrition and Education)
EXPERIENCE
Feld Entertainment (Vienna, VA)
(December 2007- present)
Senior Designer/Purchaser/Sales
• Responsible for product concept, design and engineering for Barnum and Bailey Circus, Disney Live and Disney on Ice.
• Market Research trends for toys and products sold in various Disney shows.
• Manage budget and cost for products made and sold in shows to ensure allotted resources are used effectively.
• Negotiate printing costs for the sets and environment used in specialty shows.
• Meet with the Production Department to discuss up coming shows, product needs as well as budget for the fiscal year.
River Farm Stables (Leesburg, VA)
(May 2005-December 2007)
Farm Manager, Horse Sales, Vet Assistant
• Responsible for management of staff and contractors for opening of 20 stall show barn.
• Effectively negotiated products with various suppliers to ensure the monthly budget objectives were consistently met.
• Researched all supplements and grain contents to meet the needs of high dollar show horses, and continue to monitor all nutritional needs.
• Acted as liaison between client and Veterinarian to explain any medical procedures required to maintain the health and well being of the horses.
• Successfully promoted and sold boarding membership to new clientele.
• Managed all day-to-day procedures of farm and estate to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the animals and their owners.
American Society of Civil Engineers (Reston, VA)
(September 1999-April 2005)
Senior Designer/Purchaser
• Responsible for production (as a designer) and management of all printed materials created for ASCE members and clients.
• Coordinate print work timeline to ensure all deadlines were met.
• Developed art and content for use as marketing leads as well as for journals, business directories and other resources.
• Responsible for negotiating printing costs for printed materials as well as merchandise and apparel.
• Communicated with members and staff to ensure products, merchandise and printed materials were effectively fulfilling their purpose for increases in membership.
• Successfully complete activities outside the norm such as trade shows and miscellaneous community sponsorships to promote ASCE membership.
Mid Atlantic Health (Hunt Valley, MD)
(September 1998-September 1999)
Nutrition Educator, Health and Product Sales
• Promoted Health and Wellness to various Government Contractors and sold membership to our various wellness centers.
• Completed Health and Medical Assessments to all members including stress testing, blood pressure, pulse and BMI.
• Designed individualized Health plans for each member to aid in effectively meeting their health and weight loss goals.
• Successfully met monthly budget and sales goals set by management.
University of Florida (Boca Raton, FL)
(September 1995-August 1998)
Nutrition Educator
• Promoted Health, Wellness and Nutrition to seniors and School aged children who qualified and participated with The Family Nutrition Program.
• Educated individuals on the importance of Nutrition as well as the creative ways to incorporate healthy food choices.
• Designed all teaching materials (including handouts, information packets and posters) as well as Nutrition videos used during teaching seminars.
• Coordinated meetings with the Government to promote the importance of continual funding for The Family Nutrition Program.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Equestrian Sales and Training (30+ years)
Sales and Purchasing for Little Rock tack and feed (4+ years)
Vet Tech for large and small animal vets (5+ years)¬¬
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