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1. Hello,
I am a drivenandenergeticSalesLeaderandTrainerwhohasthe dailyresponsibilityof increasingsales,trainingand
enhancingthe customerexperience forNespressoasathirdparty vendor.Ihave spentmanyyears ina business
environment,resultingin well-honednegotiationskills,communication,andtime managementskills. Iexcel inafast-
paced,diverse environment. I’manoutside the box thinkerwithexcellentproblem-solvingandfollow-throughskills.I
am ambitious,energetic,andconfidentwithastrongwork ethic. Ipartner well withpeople atall levelsinthe company
to ensure bothinternal andexternal customersare well takencare of.
I have managedmultiplewarehousesatthe same time,US and inthe PR. Executingday-to-daytransactionsincluding
Purchase Orders,RFQand VendorSelection. Responsible forensuringdeliveryof productsandservicestoall
customers. Managinglocal supplier'ssourcing&selection,pricingnegotiationand contractmanagement. Responsible
for aligningwithlocal businessactivityandcoordinatingwithCommodityManagementstructure todrive centralized
supplyandsupplieractivitiesforthe global upscale of economy.
My educationincludesaBachelor’sDegree inBusinessandanAssociate’sDegree inAccounting.
Specialties:TopNational SalesPerson,Trainer,Buyerof GoodsandServices,Sale-ThroughSpecialist,Visual
Merchandiser,QualityControl,Just-In-Time Inventory,Media,Printing,Publications,Service Contracts,Operations,
PortfolioManagement,Logistics,Transportation(bothdomesticandinternational) PublicSpeaking,Accounting,
Personnel,Retail, PortfolioAssessment
I have beena volunteerandboardmemberat mySynagogue,DAV (DisabledAmericanVeterans) Rank2nd JuniorVice
and HebrewHighSchool.
My mottois:Involve yourself inyourcommunityandyouwill see abetterworld. Notjustinyourworld,butin
everyone'sworld.
BestRegards,
Paula

2. Paula Steiner
6500 NW 2nd Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33478
pjsteineragid@gmail.com 203-410-9982
My military training gave me the back ground to be disciplined, to be an achiever and to look at the big
picture. I have spent most of my adult life as a business owner and know what it takes to get the job
done, while enhancing the life of others with the ability to bring their skills to the next level.
Experience
Bo’s Demos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sept 2015 – March 2016
Trainer and Nespresso Sales
 Training, on board new hires, best practices for Nespresso for a third party marketer.
 Completing of training with instruction at William Sonoma, Macy’s, Bloomingdales, and Sur La Table
to enhance presentation skills to increase sales and broaden the Nespresso experience.
 Represent Nespresso’s interest while in upper tier stores providing the best presentations and product
knowledge and brand emersion resulting in increased sales. Remote
MCG Connect
Bloomfield, NJ
June 2015 – September 2015
Team Leader Trainer and Field Services
 Training new hires, and on boarding for MCG’s, Target’s and Nespresso’s best practices. Performing
follow-up visits with side-by-side instruction in the field to enhance their presentation and grow to be
not just demoers but presenter and salesperson to succeed on the sales floor.
 Sales increase by 20-30% with proven training techniques taught to Nespresso Sales Specialist.
 Represent MCG and Nespresso while in the Target Brand. Remote
May 2013 – June 2015
Florida Team Leader
 Develop, train and lead in-store Sales Specialists for the State of Florida in the Target Store Brand for
Nespresso
 Set the standard for the in-store team by demonstrating professionalism and account knowledge that
exceeds the customer's expectations
 Recruit, interview, participate and lead in the development of all Specialists
 Decision making privileges extended for hiring and firing of staff members
 Management of 45, 30 remote staff
October 2011 – May 2013
Sales Specialist
 Showcase brands on the retail selling floor in order to increase sales for our clients.
 Demonstrate product knowledge, promote product sales and educate the customers and sales
associates about the advantages and benefits of the product.
 Demonstrate the ability to be professional, reliable, outgoing, friendly, and to close the sale.
Accomplishments
Face to face training resulted in measurable increase of sold units by over 30%.
Consistently achieved a compliance rating of 98.5% and a 98% completion.
Sales Specialist team consistently in top 5 nationally.
Repeatedtop national sales performer of the month.

3. March 2011 – June 2013
Franklin Retail Services
Visual Merchandiser Boulder, CO
 Partnering with management to insure that store employees are aware of initiatives and directives, to
help drive branding to grow sales for the companies that I am representing.
 Follow floor plans; place POP, read blue prints, place signage and set-up small display and POP
 Utilize my visual merchandising talent to execute a presentation to drive branding and business
objectives.
 Manage and input all shops in a timely manner as to ensure a timely turn. Remote
NK Lawn & Garden, Plantation Products et al
Chattanooga, TN
Merchandiser
March 2003 – July 2009 seasonal
 Provided product knowledge, customer service and updated national accounts
 Provided a point of contact for sales staff and store managers
 Responsible for set-up, pop, inventory, distribution, refill and break down. Remote
Accomplishments
Merchandised 2 top 5 ranking stores in New England. Remote
Advanced Fiber Communications
Petaluma, CA
Logistics Coordinator
March 2001 – December 2001
 Supervised all office operations and staff of the Connecticut facility for a global broadband company
 Processed purchase orders including service, material and labor.
 Reviewed and expedited the quotes to the customer and sub-contractors for installation.
 Point person in Connecticut for Atlas for Project C,O,R,E and Pronto back to California
 Reported projections, revenue and profit margins to the portfolio manager. Remote
FreeLife, International LLC
Milford, CT
Purchasing Agent
January 1999 – December 2000
 Developed and implemented all purchasing procedures following good accounting practices.
 Negotiated, and approved all Purchase Orders. Procured all products and raw materials.
 Procured and negotiated new and most profitable contracts to supply an ever-growing product line.
 Analyzed sales for prediction of product movement and control inventory supply chain needs in US and
Puerto Rico warehouses for an industry with 30% monthly increase in sales.
 Arrange shipping and perform tracking of all in bound ground and out-going air and ocean
transportation for domestic and international warehouses.
 Managed final manufacturing and scheduling of print, audio and video production.
 Produced and procured corrugated, logo items, display and label and all printed inventories.
 Help manage national convention operations: including promotional, food and beverage, set-up,
breakdown, ROI, ground and air shipping, design and layout, product placement/roll out
Accomplishments
Cut costs of goods by 15% through negotiated contracts
Saved corporate $50,000 in anticipated convention costs
Increased efficiency of inventory replenishment system, reducing obsolete write off expense
Cut Logistical cost by over 20% by truck and negotiating cost savings in air and shipping bills.

4. Kennedy Center, Inc.
Bridgeport, CT
Purchasing Agent/Accounts Payable
June 1987- January 1998
 Maintained inventories of general merchandise including office, household and stationery inventories.
Negotiated annual home oil, utility, paper goods, office supplies, all contracts.
 Provided support for purchases of printed material. Purchase all services, vehicles and equipment.
 Responsible for bi-annual fixed asset physical inventories of 20 off-site locations, using a hand held
scanner Dbase III.
 Service Coordinator for all on-site equipment. Responsible for the maintenance and the in-house
contracts for all business equipment, service contracts and new office system purchases.
Business Owner/Partner
Mincpac Limousine
Milford, CT
1988-1999
Responsible for Accounting, Driver’s training and On-boarding, Marketing, Dispatching, Scheduling, Driving,
Hiring and Firing and General automobile operations for a small $1.2K family limousine business
Day to Day running of business
Interior Gallery, Owner
Colchester, CT
1999-2001
Responsible for accounting and checkbook and asset management for a $250,000 per annum carpet business
Education
Sacred Heart University, Bachelors of Science, Business Degree, Fairfield, CT 2002
Sacred Heart University, Associates Degree, Accounting Degree, Fairfield, CT 1992
Military Service
US ARMY, Rank E-4, Medical Specialist 91A10
Darnell Army Hospital & 2nd Armor Division, Fort Hood, TX
Skills and Certifications Microsoft Environment, Real World Accounting Package, Dbase III
Safeway Food Handling Certification 100% October 2013, Public Speaking and Coaching
Product lines: Nike, Under Armor, Adidas/Agron, Reebok, Wilson, Lamkin, PowerSoxs, Asics, Field and
Stream, Smartwool, Chums, Wigwam, Walter Hagen, Softsol, Tyr, Nike Vision, Oakley, Rayban, Contour,
Tervis, Umbro, Moving Comfort, Giant Bike, Plantation Product, Nk Lawn & Garden, Keurig, Nespresso
Memberships
Member of Disabled American Veteran Chapter #15 Milford, CT, Ranks held: Jr. Vice and 2nd Jr. Vice CDR
Award received: Commander’s Award
Former Board Member: Secretary and Member at Large, Congregation Sinai Milford, CT Makom High School
Woodbridge, CT Makom High School Woodbridge, CT Makom High School Woodbridge, CT
Social Media Administrator
Founder and Administrator: DAV Chapter #15 Milford, CT FaceBook page
Founder and Administrator: Milford, CT Tag Sale FaceBook page over 9,000 members