Senior Regional Event Coordinator

Posted on: 2007-01-21

SHARON PAGLICCIA 130 Pond Street Stoneham, MA 02180 781.438.5480 – Home 781.956.7818 – Cell [email protected] SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS An established management-oriented individual with a wide range of personal and professional qualities: • Strong business experiences, with abilities in administration, business operations, employee relations, business policies and procedures, marketing and promotional activities, vendor relations and start up ventures. • Exceptional interpersonal, liaison and follow-through skills, conscientious and dependable, presentation of a positive and professional image; high level of concern and understanding for co-workers and clients. EXPERIENCE 2006-2006 – Aug – Dec Sr. Regional Event Coordinator - Market Connect Group – Keurig Coffee Brewers (Temp. position) Chalfont, PA * Responsible for hiring, training and motivating 60+ temporary In-store Event Specialists to cover events throughout the New England region * Responsible for overseeing 4 Regional Event Coordinators responsible for a total of 200+ Temporary In-Store Event Specialist. Train and Mentor RECs. Coordinate all reports for Senior Region encompassing 27 states. 2004- 2006 Mosaic Sales Solutions Irving, TX District Manager – Best Buy Movies – New England * Responsible for 26 part time Field Specialist. The New England territory consists of 26 Best Buy stores * Interact with all levels of upper management (Regional Managers, District Managers, General Managers and Product Placement Managers) * Identify market trends, supply competitive information. Ensure that 98% metric compliance is met in regards to completed visits on a weekly basis. * Hire, train, coach and motivate Field Specialist team. * Operate within projected budget 2001- 2004 MarketSource Technology Division Alpharetta, GA Regional Sales Manager – Hewlett-Packard US Retail Program - New England * Responsible for 10 full time Territory Sales Managers as well as 30 part time Territory Sales Representatives. The New England territory consists of approximately 200 stores (Best Buy, CompUSA, Staples, etc.) * Interact with all levels of upper management (Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Managers, District Managers, and General Managers) * Identify market trends, supply competitive information, meet and exceed quarterly sales goals. #1 Regional Sales Manager for fiscal year 2003, responsible for generating over $15M in sales annually. * Develop and conduct Region wide trainings including both sales and technology * Use of strong motivation skills to drive TSM to achieve all goals set forth -2- 2000 – 2001 National Megaforce Atlanta, GA Territory Manager – New England * Responsible for the development of the New England territory, previously outsourced to a third-party organization. Recruit, train and monitor 25 –30 retail merchandisers to ensure completion of assignments. Report on all field conditions. 2000 (June thru November) - Test Program MarketSource Technology Division Cranbury, NJ City Supervisor – Boston * Facilitated the implementation of ATTWS demo and detailing program in the Boston/Rhode Island area. Recruit, train, and monitor all activities regarding demo and detailing reps. * Developed strong liaison with ATTWS account executives and ISM to ensure success of the program. * Assisted with screening applicants for the Palm program. 1999 - 2000 MarketSource - Field Services Division Cranbury, NJ Area Manager - New England * Delegate assignments in the New England area. Functions include recruiting, training, monitoring, and reporting on all activities in the area. Responsible for up to 700 stores and 50+ reps. Interact with account executives as well as store managers. 1995 - 1999 Fragrance Impressions, Ltd. Bridgeport, CT Regional Account Manager – New England * Responsible for chain-wide merchandising/display plan and implementation. * Interact with store management and buyers to assure manufacturer’s, retail and consumer’s needs are met. 1988 - 1994 Prodelco - Blum’s of San Francisco Chicago, IL District Manager - New England and New York * Responsibilities included initial site survey and market analysis of proposed locations. Approving blueprints, hiring contractors to complete candy store construction * Supervising the day to day operation 8 retail candy stores, which included 8 stores managers and a team of part time employees at each store. * Hire, train, and supervise a team of 15 - 20 retail merchandising representatives. Computer skills: Windows XP (Excel, Word, Power Point) Microsoft Windows