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Outside sales in a challenging environment Sales/Marketing Experience * Developed and sold Corporate Team Building events for Northern California's largest sailboat charter company * Product Licensing Manager - AbsolutelyNew, Inc. Managed $1.6 million in client projects Recognized in "Forbes" on-line magazine for "rare licensing hat trick" Top producer in Spring 2008 * Personal sales to over 50 accounts nationally including 14 West Marine stores for Boat Art, Inc. * Designed two membership drives resulting in over $240,000 annual member revenues for private club * Organized direct import program for a buying co-op. allowing them to compete with major retailers and adding $100,000 in sales for one manufacturer * Received sales recognition awards for exceeding sales plan 3 of 7 years for Nambe Mills * Developed exclusive product and private label programs for major retailers * Developed an innovative advertising campaign that resulted in taking retail business from competitors and dramatically increasing our sales during a vendor's annual promotion Business Management * National Sales Manager - JJ Betr Co., Manufacturer / importer of seasonal gift items * President - Boat Art, Inc. dba Snug Harbor Productions - publisher of greeting cards for boating enthusiasts Conceived of product & business Wrote the business plan and raised $20,000 start-up capital Developed marketing strategies and collateral Personal sales to over 50 accounts * Owner - Doug Perry Associates: Five person, multi-line rep. firm covering CA., OR., WA * Project Coordinator - MB Construction, general contractor: Responsible for general bookkeeping, writing proposals and contracts, scheduling Advised on marketing and management issues * Managing Partner - Choices, a high-end retail gallery featuring contemporary crafts, gifts & art. Wrote business plan that raised $100,000 start-up capital Planned and designed all advertising Supervised finances Established inventory management systems
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