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Edward C. Potter
1415 W. Highway 54, Suite 103 ◊ DurhamNC 27707
 ◊ (919)354-5028
 ◊ edp@optimalresume.com
 
 
Academic Background
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science: Retailing, 2005.
Areas Of Expertise
Motivated and accomplished business professional with over 6 years of successful sales and management experience; attentive to detail, able to take initiative, prioritize multiple tasks and manage workload; Resourceful team player with can-do attitude. Creative and innovative, with an emphasis on using social media for marketing, personal branding, and building relationships.
Professional Experience
January 2010 - presentOptimal Resume  Durham, NC
www.optimalresume.com
Regional Sales Manager
  • Exceeded sales goals for Q1 2010
  • Displayed strong closing skills to successfully gain over $7,000 in new business
  • Proposed sales strategies and pricing framework to expand into different market segment
December 2007 - August 2009CDC News  Cary, NC
www.cdcnews.com
Senior Sales Representative
  • Achieved highest percentage to sales goal in Mid-Atlantic territory for 2008
  • Received two President's Club Awards given quarterly to the top sales rep in given territory
  • Surpassed 2009 Q1 sales goals by over 6%
Sherwin Williams 
www.sherwinwilliams.com
April 2006 - September 2007Assistant ManagerLansing, MI
  • Engaged in a competitive sales initiative which increased transactional line totals by 10%
  • Grew sales in 3 out of 5 market segments
  • Optimized inventory levels to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction
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