ALLEN A. GREENSTEIN

ENTREPRENEUR, SALES AND MERCHANDISING PROFESSIONAL

xkode0@r.postjobfree.com 248-***-**** § 5390 S. Piccadilly Cir. West Bloomfield, MI 48322

OBJECTIVE

My objective is to use my experience of 36 years as a retail business owner and sales professional to procure new prospects, cultivate and develop strong relationships and close sales for the organization that I represent.

Core Competencies

§ Strong closing skills

§ Natural ability to connect with and make people feel comfortable

§ Tactful Persuasion

§ Ability to communicate complex and intangible concepts successfully

§ Integrity and Enthusiastic Team Player

§ Ability to execute projects quickly and with precision

§ Extremely Likable and charismatic

§ Provide Impeccable Customer Service

§ Strong cross cultural sales ability

CAREER HISTORY

Owner 1973-2008

Picture Talk Gallery- Livonia, Ferndale, Southfield, Michigan

Owned and operated Picture Talk Gallery for 36 years.

Expert in custom framing and design

Specialties include shadow box, conservation framing, restoration of artwork and frames, needlepoint framing, blocking and stretching

Acquired wholesale framing accounts such as other art galleries, photographers and other commercial accounts

Developed and implemented ongoing successful marketing strategies

Expert in visual merchandising and displays

Purchaser of inventory which included commercial and fine art collections, furniture and gift items

Hired and trained managers, framers, and sales staff

Site Developer 1969-1972

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Surveyed land to develop roads, golf courses and runways

EDUCATION

BS, Psychology; WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY – Detroit, Michigan 1976

Guam University 1970-1971

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