Anissa Brown

Objective

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To use my management, sales and creative talents to grow company profits beyond expectations. 2009-present Sales Representative Territory includes 37 counties in Western North Carolina Sales rep of the Year, 1st runner up, 2011 and 2012. Sold 8536 packages at 199.1% of a 4288 minimum goal in Spring 2010. Sold 7954 packages at 153% of a 5184 minimum goal for Fall 2010 after 8 weeks of a 26 week selling season. Sold 11,381 packages at 194% of 5184 minimum goal for Spring 2012. Most packages sold during National Sales Recognition Week. Peer mentor for new sales reps by training in the field and assuring that future needs and questions are met. Gold awards for five selling seasons, Platinum awards for three. Selected to onboard a new software partnership from conception to sale. Connextions/FedEx Concord, NC Lifetouch Preschool Portraits Charlotte, NC

Experience

2008-2009 Sales Manager

Lead and coached a team of 19 sales agents for FedEx with goals of 100% quality and company standards in statistics and sales. Weekly evaluation and quality check of calls for each agent. Taught continued education classes to other sales managers and sales agents. Employee of the Month January 2009. Trainer Taught eight 2 week classes of 25 new sales agents in a classroom environment. Created competitive games centered around FedEx material to promote learning. Coached and mentored each agent during the 30 day nesting period. Lifetouch National School Studios Charlotte, NC

2003-2008

Production Supervisor Managed Production team for the Area Business Model to include 4 territory areas in North and South Carolina. Managed and trained studio coordinators and staff. Sales Representative Sold and serviced Rowan and Cabarrus County schools K-12.

Sold 9 new accounts at 450% of a 2 new account goal.

Secondary Sales Coordinator Solidified high school accounts with growing sales and building relationships with each yearbook and prom advisor. Managed and trained studio coordinators and staff to exceed customer expectations. Handled all promotions, newsletters, banquets and marketing tools. Belk Greenwood, SC

2002-2003 China/Home Sales

Consulted Bridal registry Suggestive selling for home items and all china sales. Index Journal Greenwood, SC

2001-2002 Sports reporter

Reported high school, middle school football and all other sports. Part-time during college. Tickled Sweet Wilmington, NC

1990-2000 Owner

Established a new business creating a client list of over 5,000. Planned within budget all advertising including print, radio, and television. Executed all holiday and rush orders during high volume sales within restricted time frames resulting in repeat customers.

Education

2000-2002 Lander University B.A., Mass Communications, Graduated cum laude.

Greenwood, SC

1993.1994 American Musical and Dramatic Acad. New York, NY Diploma, Integrated Program 1987-1989 A.A., Liberal Arts Extracurricular Activities Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee, FL

Set Designer, Rashomon, Lander University, 2001 Section Editor, The Forum, Lander University, 2001-2002 Student Program Board, Top Dog Productions, Lander University, Microsoft Office, Journalism, Internet, Management, Detail oriented, Organized, Anticipate needs of others, Creative, Team Player.

Skills