ANTOINETTE HUBBARD Address: 1707 Whispering Forest Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28270 Phone: 413.328.8430 E-mail: tonilucia.ah@gmail.

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SALES PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Innovative and results-focused professional with strong entrepreneurial edge com bined with immense experience in formulating and implementing strategic indicati ves that field revenue growth and business profitability. Acknowledged by manage ment for successfully transforming underperforming business operations; revitali zing traditional sales practices; and in establishing industry-wide business all iances by leveraging polished negotiation and creative problem solving skills. Competitive Advantage: Consummate and results-driven; consistently ranked in the top 3 percent of sales-generating leaders for a significant product line and successfully tran sformed an underperforming team to top-rank achievers Demonstrate strong command in core-functional areas of business; organiz ed and oversaw all aspects of trade show events for different products, implemen ted creative sales and marketing strategies, and trained sales people Record of fast-track management promotions; designated by management to assume various consultative sales roles by exhibiting personal commitment to se rvice excellence Strong leadership and team-building skills; generated 20% additional rev enue which resulted in enabling six commissioned departments to successfully ach ieve goals

CAREER OVERVIEW SALES, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Consistently ranked as the number one salesperson for all positions held Generated $1.5M worth of HVAC products in 50 days for Sears Home Improve ment Fuelled 30% increase in sales volume for annual trade show events for f our consecutive years Continuously achieved record breaking sales on an annual basis Lead the strategic execution of sales and marketing initiatives to suppo rt multiple products at various tradeshows and events Educate customers regarding products while establishing trust and rappor t in order to generate new business and referrals Efficiently administer sales, orders, and shipping of products, includin g the maintenance and processing of sales records and retailers information Manage media relations and effectively represent each company during med ia interviews BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS Manage pricing and inventory of products, as well as ensure accurate and updated records of sales Maintain up-to-date on current product features and specifics, as well a s formulate marketing plans targeting a diverse array of customers and consumers

Assume multiple positions based on each contract requirements and trades how events Host and set up sales meetings and ensure availability of all necessary equipment and materials for each event PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT Function as the manager in-charge of the commission workforce encompassi ng of six commission departments Orchestrate activities of company salespeople, technicians, and marketin g personnel that were engaged in gathering product information and obtaining mas ter knowledge of products through review of company literature and marketing pie ces Develop and coordinate schedules of staff, motivate sales teams, and cul tivate relationships with wholesalers and manufacturers by attending informal ge t-togethers or reception PLANNING AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT Ensure effective presentation of products by providing creative suggesti ons and advertising techniques on product photos and arrangements during trade s how events Ensure well-coordinated tradeshow setups, conduct extensive merchandise demonstration, and maintain a professional and fun atmosphere to win sales among retailers

WORK HISTORY Sales Manager Top Notch Wellness ~ Fort Mills, SC Tradeshow Representative Pitchman ~ National Consultative Sales Professional Balise Auto ~ Springfield, MA Consultative Sales Representative Sears Home Improvement ~ National Manager of Commissioned Departments Sears Holdings Corporation ~ Natick, MA

EDUCATION

Currently pursuing an online course at UMASS (University of Massachusetts Amhers t) Coursework toward Master s Degree in Business Management ~ Mount Wachusett, Gardner, M GPA: 4.00)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS BFW Entrepreneur Network ~ National Associations of Colleges and Employers ~ Sal es Playbook Group