Jeanette Birkenmaier has over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and administrative roles. She possesses strong communication skills, integrity, and the ability to build rapport with customers. Her background includes positions in inside sales, territory management, and recruiting and training sales representatives. She holds an Associate's degree from Queensborough Community College.

1. Jeanette Birkenmaier
7 Sharon Drive
Cumberland, RI 02864
732-429-8949 / gnet0706@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated and always gives 100%; possesses integrity of the highest caliber; dependable,
proven professionalism and sound business judgment/decision making.
EDUCATION
1981 - 1984 Queensborough Community College, Queens, NY - Associates in
Applied Science
EMPLOYMENT
January, 2014 - December, 2014 Alert Solutions, Inc., Cranston, RI - Cloud-
based Multi-channel messaging technology company offering Automated Appointment Reminder
Systems to Health Care Practices. This Inside Sales position afforded the opportunity of the total
Sales Process; from Prospect Calling, Web Demo of the Product, the Proposal and Follow Up
Process and Complete to Close. Attended trade shows and trained new employees.
January, 2010 - August, 2013 Scholastic Bookfairs, Inc., Cranbury, NJ -
Initiate sales and marketing calls to prospective or current clients while managing a Book Fair
territory. Develop a strategy to target schools and fairs to maximize sales at each event. Identify,
communicate and respond to opportunities to impact sales and customer satisfaction with each
customer. Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales/services records of all activity in assigned
territory, insuring that all departments receive the necessary information as required. Build
rapport, develop and expand customer relationships with each Chairperson and school personnel
member by understanding individual requirements/expectations and meeting their needs.
November, 2006 - November, 2009 - ADS Sales, Inc., - Morganville, NJ - Part
Time Position - Cold called on prospective new accounts and customer service for Hospitality
Industry through the sale of personal care amenities and room/bath accessories. Responsible for
increasing sales and building business. Forecasted sales and worked with Design Department to
produce custom programs for accounts.
November, 2008- December, 2009 - Dr. Pamela Levy, D.C., -Morganville, NJ -
Part Time Position - Chiropractor's Assistant. Book patient appointments, process insurance
paperwork and assist Doctor with basic procedures and office duties.
November, 2002 - November, 2006 - Better Results, Inc- Zap A Snack,
NorthEast, PA - Cold-called and prospected for schools/groups that required my professional assistance
in obtaining their financial goals through the sale of Zap-a-Snack products. Motivated and provided
customer service for High Schools, Middle Schools, Elementary Schools, Day Cares, Church Groups,
YM/WCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc.
February, 1999 - November, 2002 - Avon Products, Inc. - New Jersey - District
Sales Manager - Motivated a District of 340 Representatives. Responsible for territory of 18 towns in Passaic
and Morris Counties. Prospected, trained and supported new Representatives that I recruited. Trained
representatives on Avon’s product line. Interviewed potential Representatives and explained details of
career opportunities. Conducted monthly sales meetings and bi-monthly subject meetings. Worked with
Credit Manager on Representatives’ accounts and supervised shipping issues. Responsible for budget and
obtaining sales/order count/staff goals set by Division Sales Manager.
June,1991 - February, 1999 - Stay at home mom

2. January, 1987 - June, 1991 - Citizen Watch Company - Lyndhurst, NJ - Secretary
to Vice President of Sales, transcription, filing, word-processing and telephone duties. Prepared expense
reports, sales convention packets for salesmen, and booked travel arrangements for Sales Department.
March, 1986 - January, 1987 - View-Master Ideal, Inc., - New York City, NY -
Secretary to Vice President of Sales and Sales Team of four account executives. Word processing, filing,
travel arrangements and telephone responsibilities.
January, 1985 - March, 1986 - Ted Bates Advertising, New York City, NY -
Secretary - Worked with research team to prepare proposals for clients, heavy word processing, filing, and
telephone duties.
January, 1984- January, 1985-Barrett Associates, New York City, NY - Secretary -
Prepared client’s financial reports, transcription for President of Firm, filing, heavy telephone duties.