Objective: Contribute to the continued growth and profitability of an organization by drawing on analytical, communication and problem solving strengths. 

Experience:

09/2010 – 06/2011 Territory Representative Dallas, TX
Marketstar Marketing-Palm Territory Representative:

• Manage an assigned area of retail stores to drive sales of Palm products.
• Perform formal and informal trainings for store employees
• Represent Palm at store, district and regional level events and functions

09/2009 – 08/2010 Territory Representative Dallas, TX
Marketsource Marketing-Palm Territory Representative:

• Provide customer product demonstrations and support marketing program.
• Educate Associates and Customers helping drive sales of Palm products
• Assist retail stores with the sign-up and activation process for customers

8/2005 – 12/2008 OEM District Manager/Team Leader Dallas, TX. Confidential

• Developed and implemented strategic marketing plan for Sirius Satellite Radio and Car Dealerships offering product.
• Stayed abreast of changes in the market environment to best serve the objectives of the organization and adjust plans accordingly.
• Researched and developed marketing policies and recommended appropriate sales channels.
• Coordinated and implemented marketing communication projects with responsibilities that include public relations, special events management, advertising, and creating brand awareness.
• Organized the preparation of proposals and presentations using marketing resource materials such as brochures, data, slides, photographs, and reports.
• Managed a team of marketing professionals in the Southeast Region. (AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SE PA, SC, TN, TX, VA)
• Prepare status reports on marketing efforts.
• Typically reported to Executive

8/2004 – 7/2005 Technology Sales Representative San Antonio, TX. Office Depot – Full Time

• Duties included selling goods and attending to customers on the selling floor. Specializing in Computer and Electronic Technology products.
• Stocked shelves with daily shipments and reset displays as assigned from corporate offices. Maintain shelf appearances and restocked as items sold.
• Met all sales requirements to include add on sales, extended warranties and customer advantage programs.
• Typically reported to Store Management.

1/2004 – 8/2004 Confidential San Antonio, TX
Lockbox Clerk – Full Time

• Perform general clerical duties in recording and maintaining customer’s lockbox accounts to ensure proper funds for customers.
• Opened all correspondence to customers and sorted accordingly, depositing funds and processing all other materials per customer agreement.
• Encoded checks thru computerized system for deposit into customer accounts.

9/1997 – 12/2003 Confidential San Antonio, TX
Owner/Operator of Computer & Electronic Products & Services

• Outside sales of computer hardware and consumables to the San Antonio and surrounding areas.
• Established and developed positive customer relations through immediate follow-up, product knowledge and exceptional service. Effectively managed sales representatives, new accounts, identifying and meeting client needs.
• Target and develop potential relationships in order to acquire new accounts. Initiating new business through written and verbal communication. Maintained relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential accounts.
• Established a list of distributors to purchase from and negotiated pricing and credit lines. Applied for authorization from manufacturers and worked to meet their guidelines.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relied on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Established an accounting system using specific software. Set up a workflow for office procedures to be able to trace all transactions. Wrote purchase orders, invoiced customers, collected invoices, administered payroll, and handled all applicable state and federal tax regulations.
• Hired, trained, and developed all personnel. Led and directed the work of others.
• Performs a variety of tasks.

6/1994 – 8/1997 Confidential Austin, TX
Operations Manager

• Managed the day-to-day activities of a computer technology based organization’s operations (non-manufacturing) business.
• Assisted in evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures.
• Recommended changes when necessary and assisted in implementation of new processes.
• Familiar with a variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relied on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Led and directed the work of others.

Individual Strengths:

• Possess strong word processing skills; utilize software for PC based equipment successfully. Create effective business correspondence, reports, and research projects by enhancing their content and appearance.
• Perform as a dedicated and cooperative team player focused on exceeding personal and professional objectives.
• Enjoy the challenges of a fast-paced work environment; meeting the demands of a heavy workload consistently.
• Work well with diverse personalities. Activate strong interpersonal ability to maintain communication, resolve problems creatively and incorporate appropriate humor.

Special Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98/XP/Vista, Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.