SUMMARY OF SKILLS
More than 10 years of combined sales and purchasing experience. I possess natural sales ability that comes from being able to think on my feet and make sound decisions in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment. Build rapport with people using an approachable, friendly and flexible communication style. Comfortable communicating with individuals at any level, holding many job titles; meticulous attention to detail ensures paperwork and contracts are filled out with accuracy. Adaptability to perform in any situation or environment and having an outgoing nature will guarantee sales results for your company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Midwest Sales Representative, Peachtree Metals, Inc.; Duluth, GA/Austintown, OH May 2006-Jan 2009
Outside Sales Representative for stainless steel processor; thirteen state distributor and supplier only based territory; I am responsible for million dollar corporate accounts including branches of Ryerson, Central Steel & Wire, and Copper & Brass Sales, a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp and many others
 Proactively built relationships with corporate buyers and the sales staffs, buying & selling my product
 Point of contact for new customers; providing positive first impressions for all contract sales and business development opportunities
 Increased sales volume in my territory by encouraging and conducting training sessions for sales departments and purchasing agents on product detail, the manufacturing process and sales tactics necessary to promote higher sales volumes and profits for my customers
 Follow-up & continued support after product education that includes suggested methods that create additional market share, focusing on previously untapped opportunities with current “A†list customer bases and specific new industries; joint sales calls if requested
 Efficiently inspect and resolve questions arising from possible non-conformance or damaged material
 Superior time management skills, conducting appointment scheduling; trip arrangement and overnight travel
Materials Buyer, Clinton Aluminum and Stainless Steel Sales; Clinton, Ohio April 2004 - May 2006
 Responsible for managing multi-million dollar stainless steel inventory for multiple facilities
 Monitoring daily staff sales of stainless products for weekly and monthly restock
 Continuous evaluation of current market values and trends to set resale pricing structures for the sales staff
Inside Sales Account Representative (concurrent positions) March 1999- May 2006
Complete non-ferrous metal sales, sourcing and purchasing in an extremely fast paced work environment
 Responsible for estimating time and materials projects; contract negotiations
 Client base consisted of large corporate sales, end user contacts and online quoting
 Responsible for maintaining long-term clients as well-establishing new clients
 Individual sales totals average over 500K monthly; continuing each quarter to increase sales volume
Account Representative, Legend Micro, Inc; Akron, Ohio August 1997 - January 1999
 Full cycle sales of name brand computer components, personalized computer systems and networks
 Sales targets included corporate, wholesale and mail order; named one of first representatives to wholesale division. A top salesperson within first two months of employment; sales totals average over 100K monthly
EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES
Additional Courses: Business Systems Administration
University of Akron, 1996-1997
Bachelor of Science: Political Science: Course of Study
The University of Akron and Ohio State University
1991-1994
The Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
Political Science Dept., University of Akron
Recipient of an honorary internship, served within the following offices: House of Representatives Minority Caucus
Leader and Senate Majority Whip; activities were bases on political research and fundraising
AWMI Association of Women in the Metals Industry
 Membership 2000-2008; held Publicity Chair 2001, still current committee member
MSCI, Peachtree Company membership, attending monthly as well as annual Specialty Metals Conferences
Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Association, NE Ohio
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