Managed and directed all aspects of the business. (6 employees)
Effectively organized time and priorities to achieve satisfying results.

Expanded a business with a sales volume of $67,000 to over $430,000 in 1991.
Promoted community business with all levels of clientele, from everyday consumers to presidents of large companies.

Identification of markets: Targeting efforts, plans and promotions. Development of promotional plans for large business clients.

Creation of showroom displays to promote products in exciting fashion.
Organized and implemented unique mall decoration plans to real estate management companies.

Aware of ever changing color trends in fashion and interior decorating and styles in home accessories to better coordinate more marketable lines.

Follow up by educating customers in ways products can be merchandised, training clientele in designing, horticulture care and education.

May 80 - Mar 83 International Hosiery's Stamford, Conn.

Key Account Sales Representative Supervise 2 merchandisers

Promoted to key account sales rep. in the Chicago Metro Market
Increased sales volume 22% in three years.

Presentation of new products, buying plans and objectives, to the decision-makers within upper store management.

Supervision and interaction with marketing specialists in the design and sale of product including the management and training of sales personnel

May 76 - Mar 80 - Sales Representative
Initially sold to department stores, specialty stores, small chains within a specific sales territory. At this level I developed basic sales and communication skills required to effectively communicate with all levels of management and clientele.