objective
a sales manager position within the advertising industry
summary
seasoned sales professional able to work with major accounts. creative and resourceful in generating ideas and solving problems. able to build strong customer relationships.
experience
international sign supply denver, co XX - XX
regional sales manager
－increased sales from $500,000 to $2,000,000.
－supervised and trained a sales staff of 3.
－suggested new products that increased earnings by 23%.
on-time signs colorado springs, co 1990 - XX
owner
－founded a local sign company that utilized state-of-the-art computerized sign systems. introduced an oversized digital printer to the community.
－created custom signage for ad agencies, local companies and non-profits. known for reliability, accuracy and quick service.
－supervised a staff of 5, including designers, sales associates and office manager.
sun times newspaper ft. collins, co 1987 -1990
advertising sales
－contacted existing and new customers for advertising in a weekly community newspaper.
－tripled revenues in two years.
－assisted customers in designing and placing their ads.
education
colorado state university ft. collins, co
bachelor of arts, english and journalism
writer and editor for student newspaper
publicity chair for spring fest