1. Jan Cherise Burnett
1214 Lakegrove Loop, Midlothian, TX 76065
T: 214-597-4013
E: divinejewelry58@aol.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/cherise-burnett/11/93/2a/
JCB
Objective I have a passion for outside sales and building customer relations through
consultative selling and hope to join a company with a proven product or
service that supports the success of its employees.
Experience Indesign Fundraising
Midlothian, TX February 05, 2005 – May 06, 2014
Business Owner
 Founded and developed Indesign Fundraising a national jewelry
and accessories buying group.
 Responsible for over a $250,000 buying budget.
 Developed an account base through target marketing and account
referrals. Annual sales $500,000. Raised over $1 million for
hospital groups and charities.
 50% Travel to Texas and Oklahoma hospitals administrating
fundraising events.
Today Newspapers
DeSoto, TX March 2001 – February 2005
Advertising Sales Executive
 Community involvement through the local chambers of commerce
and local businesses.
 Developed customer ad campaigns through consultative selling,
listening to the customers business goals and advertising needs.
 Met and exceeded sales goals.
Citizen Watch Company
Dallas, TX March 1999 – December 2001
ASR Regional Manager
 Rehired to manage 9 service reps in a 4 state region. 75% Travel
 Hired, trained, managed, and motivated ASR team.
 Communicated field and competitor information to senior
management.
 Established relationships with National Account Management.
 Consistently gained improved case space.
 Developed and coordinated local and regional seminars for
national jewelry accounts and major department stores.

2. Nextel Communications
Dallas, TX 1997 – 1999
Indirect Account Executive - (1/98 - 3/99)
 Exceeded 1998 sales and revenue quota by 20%, earning
President’s Club award.
 Grew dealer base, built two new accounts to #1 and #3 dealers in
DFW.
 One of two AE’s who developed and implemented the Dealer
Sales Force Training program for the DFW market.
Direct Account Executive – (4/97 - 1/98)
 Introduced new communication device to DFW market through
market research, cold calling and customer referrals.
 Achieved 125% of total annual sales in eight months, ranking #2
out of 48 DFW reps, earning President’s Council award.
Citizen Watch Company
Dallas,TX 1993 – 1997
Area Service Representative.
 Hired to pilot new service/merchandising program targeting
national and regional jewelry chains.
 Merchandised product and trained store sales personnel for 91
accounts, as well as developing new methods to increase counter
sales.
 Achieved high department sales and good rapport with stores,
resulting in national rollout of program.
Education Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science
 Emphasis in Marketing and Merchandising
 Deans Honor Roll, Omicron Nu Honor Society
 Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Chairman
 Diamond Doll OSU Baseball Ambassador
Strengths  Flexible, Reliable and Self Starter
● Ability to work independently and in a team structure
● Ability to Plan, Organize and Prioritize Work
● Entrepreneurial, High Energy