Simone Gunst

• Relationship management and main focal point for all 20 direct European promotional product clients including 30 office locations throughout Europe
• In a team of two; successfully operated a $10 million dollar account
• Opened up one of Germany’s largest distributors resulting in over €1 million worth of sales
• During time of employment increased European-wide sales by 25%
• Responsible for European-wide marketing of two clothing brands including advertisement, catalogs, special promotions, and magazine editorials
• Managed European-wide sales activities including product knowledge
training for executives, customers and end users
• Effectively related to peers, customers, subordinates and managers
• Coordinated special events and international trade shows
• Managed sales trainee and 10 -15 trade show staff
• Diligently assisted in daily operations of warehouse logistics and operation

Core Skills:
• Organizational skills
• Time Management
• Leadership skills
• Analytical skills
• Conflict Resolution

• Regularly participated in nationwide tradeshows, handled customer inquiries
• Effectively contributed in the creation of a new clothing brand and collaborated on its launch
• Created booklet explaining high quality manufacturing processes for worldwide marketing use

Core Skills:
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Focus on detail
• Customer sensitivity

• Successfully lectured fellow peers in machinery processes
• Independent preparatory planning of each class
• Sole responsibility for attaining a high level of education from fellow student

Core Skills:
• Team Orientation
• Group problem-solving

• Gained valuable experience by dealing with a foreign country’s culture, working environment and practices