Patty Furlong

8224 Kimbro Avenue South

Cottage Grove, MN 55016 cell (651) 210-4158 home (651) 459-4918 email donkess
ler@q.com
Highlights of Qualifications:
An extremely self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a
n outstanding ability to meet and exceed company goals. Consistently projecting
a strong, positive business sense and ability to close a sale.
Employment Experience:
Assurant Health Direct Sales Representative May 2008 - Present
Custom build major medical health insurance plans for individuals and families.
Compare group insurance plan
benefits against individual plans. Determine customer needs, explain benefits,
present plan. Sell plans to committed
customers. Complete applications with attention to detail. Excellent customer
service, computer and math skills.
Take inbound calls from 42 states, make outbound calls, cold calls and follow up
calls to complete sales and build book of business. Always meeting and exceedin
g company and personal goals. Achieved top 10 in last 2 quarters.
Alfac Outside Sales Agent April 2007-May 2008.
Cold called on small to medium sized businesses in Mpls/ St. Paul Area. Sold emp
loyees Supplemental Benefits for health and life insurance. Maintained customer
revenue and built new customer base.
Yellowbook USA, Senior Account Executive, September 2001-March 2007
Premise sales, cold calling, maintaining revenue sales, developing new customer
business. Uses consultative sales approach with return on investment. Design ads
, problem solve, customer service issues. Awarded overall canvas leader 2002 St
illwater/Hudson directory, 75% GITA in 2004 Mpls/St Paul directory. President's
Club of Achievement 2001- 2002. Always meeting and exceeding expectations .
Mentor new employees and teach advanced sales training.
Field Sales Representative/ Anderson Merchandisers December 2000 - April 2001
Increased sales YTD 30% by maintaining inventory for Warner Brothers, Buena Vist
a, MGM, Paramount in Wal-Mart accounts. Distributed and installed all promotiona
l displays. Ongoing training with department managers and store personnel regar
ding new releases. Reviewed account performance with store management on a month
ly basis while offering outstanding customer service.
Sales and Service Manager, Del's Stillwater Outdoor Power and Equipment April 19
96 - May 2000
Handled sales for outdoor, commercial and residential power equipment. Promoted
Briggs and Stratton, Jonserud, Echo, Stihl, Honda, Toro, etc. Maintained invento
ry, ordering and stocking parts, managed all merchandising and organizing of spe
cial events, advertising and promotions.
National Make-up Artist / Regional Sales Trainer October 1986-April 1996
Revlon, Dayton/Hudson, Christian Dior, Ultima II. Traveled in the Midwestern U.S
., including Minneapolis/St. Paul areas. Promoting cosmetic products to fine dep
artment stores. Organized all training of beauty advisors and built a strong cli
ent base.
Skills: Interpersonal Management and Communications
Small business and project management experience with an emphasis on training, p
ublic speaking, development and employee motivation. Conducted advanced seminars
and workshops for sales personnel. Health and Life insurance licenses in 42 sta
tes.
Special Training, Acknowledgments and Education:
Lakewood Community College, Advanced training seminars through Revlon, Charles o
f the Ritz, Christian Dior, Liz Claiborne. Achievement awards in exceeding sales
goals over 45% in first quarter. Miss White Bear Lake, Miss Minnesota, Miss Con
geniality.