Experience

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  Ikon office solutions

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1998

  Sales manager

  Managed up to 12 sales representatives on 2 competing sales teams. Led Sharp team to national recognition as the top performing team among nearly 500 in the U.S.

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  Sharp business solutions

  Jul 1998 - Jul 2000

  General manager

  Launched this division of a large regional office equipment franchise. Built first year sales of equipment, supplies and services to nearly $1 million.

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  Blankenship electric

  Jul 2000 - Feb 2002

  Sales

  Involved in all aspects of operation with primary responsibility for contractor, designer and showroom sales. Other responsibilities included purchasing, pricing, shipping and receiving, warehousing, order fulfillment, merchandising and marketing. Increased sales nearly 27% in fiscal 2001 and over 20% in first four months of fiscal 2002.

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  Alphagraphics, inc.

  Dec 2002 - Dec 2012

  Operating partner

  Worked with franchisee partners to achieve their personal and professional goals through the success of their AlphaGraphics business center. Sales, team, operations, marketing and finance were the key areas of focus.

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  Oliver's originals

  Nov 2012 - now

  Sales/marketing/merchandising/production/purchasing/finance/accounting

  Responsible for all aspects of successful start-up company requiring hands-on involvement to purchase and price merchandise and materials; produce, deliver or ship finished product; warehouse product and material inventory, operate and maintain computers, software, production and office equipment; propose and sell product solutions to existing and prospective clients, merchandise and stock retail spaces; develop and maintain social media and e-commerce web sites, and negotiate and maintain relationships with landlords and suppliers. Show less

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  Hendrix business systems

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Production specialist

  Consult with businesses to maximize staff and operating efficiency, minimize cost of document production and storage, and maximize digital system up-time. Lease and sell document management solutions, color and monochrome digital presses, multi-function printers, bindery equipment and large format printers.

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  Alphagraphics south charlotte

  Jul 2014 - now

  Account executive

  Working with individuals and organizations to improve their marketing communications and professional image, and increase their business.