Sean J.Thomas
Seanthomas2@hotmail.com
(973)454-4624
OBJECTIVE
Dynamic and driven professional with a solid foundation in leadership, sales, project management, operations,
and training seeking to obtain a position with long term potential for growth and advancement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gucci Group NV Wholesale and Marketing Coordinator 2004 – Present
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Monitored and processed Gucci Timepiece wholesale orders thru our internal EDI, AS400, and Movex Systems. Replenished and allocated Timepieces to Gucci DOS and Corporate accounts.
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Thru allocation management and assortment selection, worked closely with buyers in Europe to maintain a “healthy” inventory of Timepieces.
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Responsible for the execution of marketing, display, and visual orders to over 1000 accounts. Assisted in product distribution for photo shoots, promotional wear and consignment.
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Worked closely with Timepiece assortment and monitored retail sales of Timepieces for all Gucci DOS stores in North America (40+ stores).
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Assisted in coordination of vendor shows, promotional events, JCK Fair – Vegas, Basel Fair – Switzerland, and Race to Erase Event – Los Angeles.
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Provided and researched price violations as it related to chargeback’s, accurate invoicing, shipping, and returns to Timepiece accounts across the U.S.
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Utilized MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, to prepare documentation and managerial reports. Ran month end reports updating management on total sales volume and number of timepieces allocated.
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Exhibited high levels of professionalism for our internal departments and service procedures for up to 100 buyers/vendors daily while processing sales in excess of $24 million annually.
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Issued Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA’s) to Gucci DOS Stores, Independent, and Major accounts for Consignment, and Stock Balance orders. Other RMA’s were issued for defective or damaged merchandise.
Tiffany & Co. E-Commerce Sales Rep 2002 – 2004
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Provided proactive day-to-day service to Tiffany & Co. clients
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Processed orders and assisted clients with sensitive questions and issues related to pricing, shipping, and backordered items.
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Identified and resolved issues as it pertained to defective items, lost UPS/Fed Ex packages, gift ideas.
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Created contact databases that improved my ability to follow up with clients concerning customer issues. Prepared Excel spreadsheets and ran reports daily to track the number of inbound and outbound calls per rep.
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Built relationships with Tiffany & Co DOS stores worldwide to acquire inventory updates to fill backorders.
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Assisted in creation of customer service policies that promoted good customer relations
Software House Intl. (SHI) Outside Sales Rep 1998- 2001
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Sold learning solutions including instructor lead classes, web based training; computer based training via CD-Rom, skill assessment, and software/hardware peripherals.
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Maintained relationships with Fortune 500 companies and established new business through high levels of cold calling and lead generation. Supported Corporate and Academic accounts in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Philadelphia, and California.
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Sales certified in Adobe, Cisco, Citrix, Computer Associates, HP, Dell, McAfee, Microsoft, and Symantec.
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Submitted RFP, RFQ, & RFI to potential customers to generate business. Provided ongoing support to Request For Proposal process by participating in strategy meetings.
Inside Sales Representative (SHI) – Lockheed Martin
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Provided Lockheed Martin Buyers with competitive quotes and pricing on IT Services, and Systems Integration software which was used to train the Department Of Defense, Agriculture, Energy, Justice, Transportation, NASA, Social Security Administration, and Environmental Protection Agency
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Worked closely with purchasing agents, logistic analysts, and warehouse supervisors to ensure proper guidelines were sent and adhered to.
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Maintained logistics shipping reports for all inbound and outbound freight for Lockheed Martin.
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Researched and negotiated with software companies for the best Government pricing available.
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Updated Lockheed products and services with special pricing via the Software House International Website.
Computron Software Marketing Internship Summer 1997
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Provided market research which involved extensive use of the internet, trade magazines, surveys, and publications.
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Utilized MS Excel to prepare spreadsheets that would track computer seminars, attendance, and collateral fulfillment of all inventories.
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Presented several research findings to CEO John Rade during internship period.
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Provided logistical support and administrative assistance during seminars for Mercedes Benz, Pfizer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Johnson & Johnson, Fannie Mae, United Airlines, Legg Mason, Goldman Sachs, and Microsoft.
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Worked with research department on fact checking, statistical analysis and generating leads. Arranged travel for several Computron Software Officers and clients for company hosted events, including promotional and charitable events.
Education
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Benedict College – Columbia, South Carolina
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BS Business Management – Graduated Cum Laude - 1998
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New Horizons Computer Learning Center – Iselin, NJ - 2002
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts – New York, NY – 1994
Professional Memberships
Skills
· Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook
· AS400, WRS, Lotus Notes, Movex, JDA