Lauren Rouse-Drouin

1701 Cedar Cove Circle

Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-0987 Home
(817) 805-1099 Cell
ld583e3e@westpost.net

Summary of Qualifications
A highly motivated, dynamic sales representative with a proven track record of s
uccessful cold calling, opening new accounts and retaining existing key accounts
through exceptional customer service. Dedicated and tenacious with strong analy
tical, memory and planning skills, productive and efficient work habits, complim
ented by a fearless style of engaging people and excellent verbal skills.
Professional Experience
A solid background in all types of sales, sales management and product experienc
e.
Substantial employment history of performing in all forums, stage, film, TV and
teaching experience.
Employment History
Greet America, Inc
Nationwide Field Services Management-National Sales Manager
* Currently the National Sales Manager for this field services company involved
in the business of demos, sampling, merchandising, POP, POS, signage execution,
mystery shopping, special events, sport contests and customer satisfaction sweep
stakes, retailtainment, take-one placements, product launches, etc.
* Job responsibilities include managing and up selling to existing accounts
* Daily market research to maintain knowledge base of industry
* Cold-calling, prospecting and selling to new clients
* Submitting bids in response to RFQs, and writing and submitting proposals for
RFPs
* Presenting to and submitting clients with Purchase Agreements, and generating
Marketing Forms for job commencement
* Coordinating new job contracts with Operations Manager, President & VP
* Booking, organizing, and exhibitor attendance at industry Trade Shows
US Energy Savings Corp
National Retail Electric Provider-Sales Rep/Licensed Agent
* An Independent Licensed Public Utility Agent for this national two billion dol
lar retail electric provider
* Job responsibilities included cold-calling, appointment setting
* Customer bill analysis with load and usage profile report
* KWH rate and KW transmission charges calculated
* Made presentations and closed deals for commercial accounts from small busines
ses to large corporations and venues
* Was recognized as the top leading sales rep for this Dallas office
Hagen
Worldwide Pet Supply Company-Sales Representative
* Called on new and existing accounts in a tri-state territory, TX, LA, OK,
* Through company's own VPN system and laptop, processed orders, credits and ret
urns, in addition to daily, weekly, monthly progress reports
* Consistently received recognition for high volume sales rate
The Gourmet Commissariat
Dallas's Premier Gourmet Lunch Box Program - Sales Representative
* Helped launch this start-up company by calling on perspective corporate accoun
ts
* Job responsibilities also included weekly menu overview/input, creating new ma
rketing strategies, and bookkeeping
* Obtained major key accounts such as AT&T, DART, Dallas Morning News, WFAA, FDI
C, Belo Corp. in downtown Dallas, and made over hundreds of cold calls to other
major corporations with a closure rate of 90%
* Achieved the highest sales among all corporate sales representatives.
* During the last three months, earned twice the sales commission rate of all th
e other leading sales representatives
Lancome
Dallas, TX - Cosmetic Sales Representative and Make-Up Artist
* Responsible for internal department store sales and service
* Successfully managed Neiman Marcus and Foley accounts and launched major new p
roduct lines, receiving record sales growth for these stores
* Obtained highest sales per make-over than any other rep
* Awarded bonuses for "best representative"
Beauti-Control
Dallas, TX - Cosmetic Sales Representative and Image Consultant
* Worked as an independent sales rep generating own leads, cold-calling, appt. s
etting, image consulting
* Successfully exceeded sales quota by 50% for a six month period resulting in a
sales incentive bonus
The Office Health Club
Washington, DC - Membership Sales/Fitness Instructor
* Presented membership sales program to over 500 new perspective clients
* Taught exercise classes, and demonstrated equipment use to members
* Achieved 75% sign up rate, a record for this club
Dance Experience
Leading dancer for six years with the world famous Joffrey Ballet, Principal/sol
oist dancer with Dallas Ballet, Fort Worth Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet, and Nation
al Ballet of Washington, D.C., touring and performing for thousands, including c
elebrities and presidents all over the world.
Television/Film
Eleven TV interviews and performances, two films, two TV commercials, and multip
le radio appearances on both national and local levels, including programs such
as CBS Sunday Morning Special with Charles Kuralt, PBS in Baltimore with Marylan
d Ballet, NBC Special filmed in Los Angeles Live & In Person with the Joffrey Ba
llet, and cameo appearances in one made-for- TV film (CBS) and one Paramount rel
ease TNT Productions.
References will be furnished upon request