1. Christine Palmer Montagna
www.linkedin.com/in/ChristineMontagna
267-481-0908
PROFILE: A highly motivated and goal oriented professional with combined sales sense and business acumen. Diversified
experience encompasses merchandising, sales, marketing and account management. Detail oriented, creative and
innovative; perceptive at forecasting and identifying process obstructions and implementing new procedures for
higher efficiency. Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently.
EXPERIENCE: Account Executive Assistance/Real Estate Assistant 2014-2016
AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS/AMERICAN DRIVELINE SYSTEMS INC.: Horsham, PA
 Lead generation management- Franconnect Systems/Salesforce
 Internet advertising management – re-sales and new franchisee leads
 Franchise Broker lead management – Territory checks, contact management, lead registration
 Re-sales- contract processing, background checks, credit check
 Trade show preparation and coordination
 Field phone calls, answer and manage emails, scheduling, travel arrangements
 Field phone calls – manage real estate property leads
 Review and establish viability of sites
 Assist in management of real estate pipeline
 Communicate with Franchisees through site selection process
 Organize and Manage franchisee real estate files
 Prepare data and site packages for final board approval
 Finalizing and processing closed transaction files
 Maintain Property/Lease management timelines, renewals, and expirations
 Coordinate property inspections
 Contract execution follow-up
 Maintain Property submission database
 Assist in implementing new processes and department time management procedures
JAZZ MEDICAL: Bucks County, PA 2013-2014
Administrative Assistant
 Customer service
 Follow up customer leads
 Prepared e-blasts
 Answered phones
 Inventory and invoicing
 Order processing and shipping
Fashion Merchandising Management
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 1997 – 2001
IMP ORIGINALS INC.: New York, NY.
Managed and serviced existing client base while continuously soliciting and developing new business accounts;
direct sales to major department stores, specialty stores, and major chains.
Worked with major accounts in the planning and developing of sales goals to determine profitability, provided
general assistance to individual accounts in all aspects of sales management, merchandise tracking and shipment
coordination.
Developed long and short term business plans; analyzed and forecasted sales goals.
Worked with a team to plan, develop and execute a high end children’s line.
Responsibilities included restructuring of pricing, design, production and distribution of line.
Handled all aspects of account management with major chains such as, Nordstrom’s, Bloomindales, Target and Saks
Fifth Avenue.

2. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 1994-1996
FASHION PARK: New York, NY
Collaborated with fashion designers, merchandising directors and buyers in analyzing emerging fashion trends to
structure current and upcoming collections.
Handled showroom sales and presentation of various product lines to specialty and chain accounts.
Evaluated new domestic and overseas markets for sales penetration; determined pricing strategies and structures to
maintain competitive edge.
Maintained high level of customer service and loyalty by interfacing with quality control production/shipping
departments to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT OF SALES 1992 - 1994
MISS JULI: New York, NY.
Initially hired as receptionist.
Promoted to the referenced position in recognition of successful operational and account management abilities.
Provided general assistant to the president in selling product lines to top accounts.
Major areas of responsibility included account follow-up, shipping, preparing/processing purchase orders, order
entry, placing orders and production department follow-up.
Worked closely with design team in theme and concept development; provided input on fabric selection, style and
color appropriate.
Handled and coordinated licensing programs.
EDUCATION: JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, Providence, RI.
B.S. FASHION AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT, May 1992
A.S. FASHION MERCHANDISING, May 1990
Activities: President, Phi Sigma Sigma – Founding Member, Sister of the Year Award, and Sister of Tri Award.
Leadership Training School Convention – Miss Congeniality.
*References available upon request