VP of Sales, Sales Management

SALES SPECIALIST

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING - NEGOTIATION AND CLOSING SKILLS - LEADERSHIP - CONSULTATIVE SELLING

ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT - PRODUCT RESEARCH - TERRITORY MANAGEMENT - SALES TRAINING

- Proactive, results-oriented Sales Executive, with more than nine years of leadership experience for developing processes and procedures to streamline sales operations, increase revenues, and deliver high quality product and services

- Acknowledged as goal-oriented leader with outstanding ability in identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities to strategically accelerate expansion and maximize profits

- Highly skilled in motivating and directing individuals and groups to deliver peak performance to achieve and exceed sales targets and goals

- Effectively utilize global thinking and innovative problem solving to bring forth exceptional results

- Persuasive communicator and strategist, proficient in establishing positive relationships with customers, sales staff, and high-level personnel

- Visited Europe and learned numerous business techniques for companies including The European Union, Mercedes, Jaguar, Porsche, and Ferrari Factories

CAREER OVERVIEW

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Gamer Graffix Worldwide LLC - Providence, RI

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES 2004-PRESENT

Key Contributions:

- Played a key role in starting up company from $1 million to $12 million annual revenue; expanded 10,000 retail locations to more than 30,000 in a three-year period and maintained stable rate of client retention

- Directed and coordinated all business aspects managing some of the largest retailers worldwide such as Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, Office Max, Staples, Michaels, Avon, and Claire’s

- Administered ongoing OEM deals with Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Hasbro, EA, Activision, and other multi-million and billion dollar accounts; involved in international expansion to Europe and multiple retailers in UK

- Supervised three-in house sales people and 15 representatives nationwide, administering both retail and OEM sales throughout the country and built OEM division in 2006; noted as dedicated salesperson for increasing sales by 100% yearly

- Enhanced specific programs to provide specific retailer’s needs such as exclusive products, PDQs, Sidekicks, and end-caps, as well as called on various categories at all retailers including Wal-Mart Video Game Department, Poster Department, and Toy Department

Enterprise Rent-a-Car - Cranston, RI

BRANCH MANAGER 2001-2004

Key Contributions:

- Obtained promotion as Branch Manager in the 13th month tenure with the company

- Successfully managed the branch with the all time highest ESQI (customer service index) record across the nation and also achieved a twelve month rolling average that was highest in New England and top five in the country

- Included in the Top Ten of Manager Matrix for six months, obtaining two 1st place positions

- Oversaw each branch assignment with approximately 4 to 16 employees

- Managed overall business operations as well as daily, weekly, monthly and annual profitability

Arch Wireless - Burlington, MA

SENIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE 2000-2001

Key Contributions:

- Profitably attained #1 revenue grossing sales representative in outside sales division

- Effectively doubled sales goal of the newest product line as well as opened 15 new accounts

EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Management, Minor in Marketing

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI - 2000

ACTIVITIES

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Hillel House - Game Industry PR & Marketing Group - Providence Children’s Museum

The Sales Association Group

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