Experience

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  Revlon

  Sept 1979 - Sept 1982

  Marketing rep

  Merchandising and Marketing Mgr. North Central Region Chain Drug Accounts

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  Xerox

  Sept 1982 - Sept 1989

  Senior sales and marketing account manager

  Senior Sales and Marketing Account Manager – Xerox Reproduction CentersResponsible for both direct selling of reproduction copiers to existing Fortune 500 company installed account base and developing new business for defined territory; responsible for selling Xerox Facilities Management, a unique configuration allowing Xerox onsite maintenance and staffing for all customer documentation needs; in FY1983, achieved one hundred twenty-five (125%) percent of quota attainment; in FY1986, achieved six hundred thirty-six (636%) percent of quota attainment. Par Club FY 1983 President’s Club FY 1986 Show less

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  Oracle corporation

  Jul 1989 - Jan 1999

  Education services rep | account manager

  Sold education services, including, but not limited to, instructor led, interactive and self-paced training, to Fortune 500 companies. • Managed five education centers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri. • Coordinated and scheduled both local and onsite training for client companies and ensured matching clients’ needs with instructors’ skill set.• Conducted customers’ needs assessment for local sales teams.• Counseled application developers/programmers, database administrators and system analysts on skill enhancement and career path• Increased revenue in education centers by ninety (90%) percent during FY1990; in FY1993, achieved one hundred twenty-three (123%) percent of quota attainment; in FY1994, achieved one hundred ten (110%) percent of quota attainment; promoted to Senior Account Manager for Technology Based Training Services position. Show less

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  Oracle

  Feb 2006 - Jan 2009

  Senior customer relations sales consultant

  Functioned as liaison between customer executive LOB heads and Oracle. Supported the sales organization in license sales of over $20M. Functioned as the Oracle liaison for 1,500 hundred Oracle Applications and Oracle Technology accounts across Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, and Ohio) Region and 500 PeopleSoft/JD Edwards’ accounts in the North Central Region; • Engaged with various lines of business (i.e., sales, support, consulting, development and education) to establish, and maintain, referenceable customers.• Developed and lead the creation of a focused plan to increase customer satisfaction with, and perception of, Oracle products and services.• Issued monthly newsletter to approximately 5000+ Oracle users (albeit database, applications or strategic) in North Central Region. Show less

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  Enterprise solution inc.

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

  Business development manager

  I helped top companies around the globe hire technical programmers, developers, businessanalysts, scrum masters, etc., using Enterprise Solutions in a competitive market.

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  Moraine valley community college

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2018

  Job developer/business services specialist

  In this position, I received my Job Developer Certification in June 2017. I sought and secured job opportunities for young people 18-24 and ensured displaced job seekers employment. In addition, I coached job seekers in resume and cover letter writing, as well as interviewing skills. Finally, I created and presented bi-monthly WorkSkills Development Workshops within WIOA, AARP and CCYP Programs.

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  Alabaster box consulting, llc

  Feb 2012 - now

  Ceo

  Freelance Business Writer, Public Speaking Coach, Communications ConsultantCombined entrepreneurial desire with years of successful experience and proven ability to meet objectives and enhance client relationships. I provide business writing and communications skills. Provide public speaking coaching services.

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  Challenger, gray & christmas, inc.

  Jan 2019 - now

  Outplacement specialist and career transition strategist

  My passion is helping people and providing great customer service. To this end, I provide job transition support to outplaced individuals in one-on-one settings. I support job seekers in topics such as resume, LinkedIn and social media review, image development, skills assessment, interviewing preparation, networking strategies, negotiation, marketing and branding, and career development. At the end of the day, if I have assisted one individual at a particularly trying time in their lives...it has been a good day.Provides ongoing job transition support to outplaced individuals on a regular basis, via phone, email, and virtual technology. Works in a customized environment with professionals in transition to create a job search action plan that maximizes their potential to land the best possible job. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Analyses, develops and delivers strategies on career options, target markets, social media optimization and online branding, interviewing skills, body language and etiquette techniques. • Prepares job seekers for video interviewing, personal assessments, job offer negotiation, as well as personalized marketing plans. • Designs and facilitates Job search strategies, creates mock interview scenarios, and suggests improvements until resume is finalized and client is satisfied with their job search document.• Presents company’s proprietary technology tool to clients to support their job search efforts, ensuring comprehension and future utilization• Works with client on the creation and/or improvement of their online presence by reviewing their social media and LinkedIn content. Advises not only on online content but also on usability and privacy issues. Show less