Jane Colclasure

SALES CONSULTANT ∙ NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

A dynamic and results-oriented Sales Consultant with ten years of experience in the
Architecture and Design Industry

PROFILE

• Licensed Interior Designer possessing a keen understanding of how to strategically

market and consultatively sell to Architects and Designers
• Experienced in all phases of the sales cycle, particularly with strong focus on long-term
relationship and account development
• Exceptional organizational, management, and communication skills
• Endlessly resourceful and highly flexible

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DECEMBER 2006 – CURRENT

SHOWROOM SALES MANAGER, OFS BRANDS
DALLAS, TEXAS
• Showroom-based salesperson engaged in wide variety of roles: account management,
customer service and support, marketing, design, and showroom operations
• Member of a four person team with North Texas and Oklahoma territory and an annual
shared sales goal of $9 million
• Personally manage $5 million worth of accounts during tenure
• Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with prospects, clients, architecture and design
firms, general contractors, industry trade groups, and other sources to increase customer
awareness and generate repeat and referral business
• Conduct sales presentations, product demonstrations, and showroom tours to ensure
client has a thorough orientation to the product both before and after the sale
• Cross-sell among different OFS Brands product offerings so as to provide a complete
package solution to multiple vertical markets
• Craft sophisticated and targeted marketing communication for design trade and clients
• Manage comprehensive contact database of DFW and Oklahoma area architects,
designers, dealers, and end users
• Plan charity, outreach, and marketing events for the Dallas A&D community so as to
encourage showroom traffic
• Secured $2 million worth of business with VA North Texas Health System by providing
additional value and service to the account
• Supported an increase of territory sales by 40% in 2007 and personally increased
showroom traffic by 30%
• Served as Designer and Project Manager for 7,000 sq. ft. showroom expansion in 2007
• Utilized competitive knowledge and astute awareness of bid process to drive spec
substitutions in order to acquire $1 million worth of business. In particular, moved Bell
Helicopter standards program away from a competing manufacturer
• Major account experience: VA North Texas, Mary Shiels Hospital, Baylor Healthcare
System, Texas Health Resources, Parkland Hospital, UT Southwestern, Guadalupe
Regional Medical Center, Juanita Craft Center, Universities of Texas at Dallas &
Arlington, SMU, Highland Park School District, Federal Reserve of Dallas, City of
Melissa, First Private Bank of Texas, Grand Bank, Premier Bank, Pegasus Bank, Bell
Helicopter, Littler Mendelson, Regency Energy Partners, Del Frisco’s Restaurants, Regus

janecol22@gmail.com ∙ 214.502.4977 ∙ 2103 Pueblo Dr. ∙ Carrollton, Texas

 Jane Colclasure
SALES CONSULTANT ∙ NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

NOVEMBER 2002 – MAY 2006

PROJECT DESIGNER, WILSON OFFICE INTERIORS
CARROLLTON, TEXAS
• Market-facing Project Designer for large furniture dealership, focused on multiple vertical
markets including corporate, healthcare, education, and transportation
• Managed accounts in partnership with dealer salespeople
• Acted as resource manager and continuing education coordinator
• Served on the Showroom Design and renovation team
• Organized and managed industry trade show displays
• Major account experience: American Airlines terminals at JFK Airport, US Oncology
(nationwide account), Richardson Regional Medical Center, City of Allen, Universities of
Texas at Dallas & Arlington, Chase Bank, United Healthcare, and Coors Brewing

NOVEMBER 2000 – AUGUST 2002

DESIGN CONSULTANT, HERMAN MILLER WORKPLACE RESOURCE
CARROLLTON, TEXAS
• Design Consultant for large Herman Miller dealership
• Met with Architects, Designers, and end-users to determine programming and project
management needs
• Assistant Project Manager for showroom construction and move coordination

EDUCATION

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Interior Design

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• 2009-2010 – Board Member and Design Manager for the Carrollton Community Garden
Planning Committee
• Summer 2006 – Construction and housekeeping Volunteer for ACLE Youth Housing,
Baiardo, Italy
• 2001 – 2006 – Youth Counselor, Trinity Bible Church, Richardson, Texas

COMPUTER SKILLS

• All Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Especially skilled at client database management
• Proficient Internet user and researcher
• Also experienced with Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, 20/20 CAPStudio, Giza, and
Micosoft Publisher

janecol22@gmail.com ∙ 214.502.4977 ∙ 2103 Pueblo Dr. ∙ Carrollton, Texas