J A M I E H A L L5421 Mayfair St. SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404

678-523-0097 ~ avabyjamie@gmail.com

S U M M A R Y O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

   Accomplished and highly skilled management leader with a strong mix of analytical and people skills. Excellent verbal communication and teamwork skills, building relationships with colleagues and others. Solid sales and account management background, exceeding performance goals as a result of tenacity and

persuasive selling ability. Self-starter who proactively identifies problems in order to implement favorable solutions. Strong time management, organizational and attention to detail skills. Certified in Diamond Grading, American School of Diamond Grading.

E M P L O Y M E N T H I S T O R Y

Strategic Development Manager, D.A.W.G. Pound Consultants LLC, Cellular Accessories Distribution 2015 – Present Builds and maintains relationships with current electronics vendors and suppliers in the cellular and wireless

accessories industry. Sales and Customer Service Coaching within our sales team. Seeks out and introduces prospective Business to Business and Business to Customer channels while growing

revenue in current market. Government bid research and development for city and state contracts. Manages the areas of purchasing, receiving, distribution and inventory. Engages in pricing negotiation with vendors to obtain most cost effective costing for resale products. Identifies new business opportunities via cold calling and business to business inside and outside sales. Seeks out new and valuable suppliers to maintain fresh product assortments. Oversees sales support staff to ensure maximum performance Creates email-marketing and print campaigns to engage new partners and customers.

Consumer Electronics Buyer 1, QuiBids LLC 2014 – 2015 Created a unique merchandising assortment that drives customer interest. Curated high visibility pages with intent to drive key metrics of conversion and profitability Built relationships with current and potential suppliers in the consumer electronics industry. Ability to win over potential suppliers by presenting the business model expertly. Negotiated best costing for optimal sell through and to compete with the ever changing market. Simultaneous effective managing of drop ship and PO based suppliers. Collaborated with peers in an effort to create the best overall assortment possible. Identified new trends in the area of assortment and if shown to impact bottom line-create plans to attain. Established cross-functional relationships with site merchandising, analytics, and strategic sourcing teams to

maximize productivity. Ran and analyzed reports to create actionable recommendations within the team and category. Lead my team including my Associate Buyer and Assistant buyer to being the most profitable product category

on QuiBids.com 4 Quarters in a row during my tenure.

Wireless Sales Specialist, Petra Industries 2013 - 2014 Identified, qualified and secured sales opportunities in Wireless, Education and B2B Channels.  Retained current book of business while upselling to new business opportunities. Generated new revenue by prospecting new accounts and increasing product mixes within current accounts.  Served as account advocate and liason to effectively communicate and coordinate customer needs.  Maintained superior customer service reputation with customers, co-workers, team leaders and management.  Problem solving and quick turn around on any challenges that arise with current customer base.  Ensured superior post-sale support to customer base on a continuing basis.  Worked hand in hand with merchandising team and vendors regarding new product launches, industry

changes, sales promotions and sales accountability as needed. Provided planogram and merchandising strategy for customers mainly in education and wireless channels.

Manager, The Great Estate Road Show 2011 - 2013 Purchased gold and silver; diamonds; estate jewelry; antiques; collectibles; and electronics at public shows.

Set up and managed all aspects of booth operations, including leading a team of eight sub-contractors. Filed sales reports and details of all purchases in a timely and efficient manner. Safely packed and shipped products to ensure they arrived at the corporate office without incident.

Accomplishments: Maintained a buying percentage of over 90 percent for all customers that visited our booth.

Full-Time College Student 2009 - 2011

Business Development Executive, OfficeMax Business Solutions  2005 - 2008 Built and maintained positive relationships with middle market to enterprise-size business accounts. Persuaded prospects to purchase office supply, furniture, technology and print-on-demand products. Acquired new accounts by cold calling and securing appointments in order to make sales presentations.Accomplishments: Managed a $300,000 book of business, exceeding sales goals by up to 20 percent on a quarterly basis. Earned “Account Manager of the Month” honors in Mar. 2006 for ranking as the top sales performer out of 150

sales associates; in June 2006, earned “Platinum Performance Award” for also outperforming expectations. 

E D U C A T I O N , C E R T I F I C A T I O N S A N D V O L U N T E E R W O R K

Phlebotomy and Nursing studies, Griffin Technical College, since 2009 Certified in Diamond Grading, American School of Diamond Grading Certified Real Estate Appraiser, American Real Estate Academy Volunteer, Local American Legion Post 258 and USO, including serving as Director for the annual “Queens for

Freedom” pageant that raised money for the Fisher House and Wounded Warriors organizations for families of wounded veterans.