PEGGY MARGARET JONES

Chicago, Illinois 60610

(847)274-5126
PeggyLarkinJones21@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/peggyjones

SUMMARY

Dynamic and innovative Sales Professional with a proven track record of success in strategic marketing and
business development including B2B and B2C. Experience building strong relationships, cold calling, team
building and working with small businesses. Background includes International Vendor Management. Known
for relationship building across cultures. Strong community presence with an established network of personal
and business contacts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Morgan Stanley September 2013 to March 2014
FAA
Completed Series 6,7,63,66 and Life and Health Insurance tests.

New England Financial, MetLife Company August 2011 to Present
My goal is to provide people with assistance in building their financial freedom. I have the skills, knowledge
and experience required to help meet my clients established goals. My personal goal is to become a lifetime
resource for each and every client.

P.A. Larkin, Chicago, Illinois 2004 to 2011
Owner and Sales Manager
Oversee all aspects of sales, marketing, accounting, design, and manufacturing for a line of Asian inspired
retail and wholesale case good furniture.
Developed new business opportunities and increased customer base by prospecting and cold calling
businesses and individuals.
Increased sales by 250% within three years.
Before the furniture was event produced, sold the concept that led to a business partnership with
Marshall Fields flagship State Street Store.
Initiated the idea for and found supplier to produce DVD used as advertisement on TV sets throughout
the store.
Built relationships with Interior Designers in solutions based sales strategy to generate mutual
business.
Developed a partnership with designers in Minneapolis and California.
Sold to three high end stores in California which carried the product.
Monitored market environment to determine appropriate product mix and price points.
Persuaded DePaul University graduate school of business to use company as model for an
entrepreneur class.
Directed the work of the advertising firm in producing a branding image and created the content from
the company website: www.palarkin.com.







Asian Dynasty, Chicago, Illinois 1997 to 2004
President/Owner
Managed all aspects of import and sales for independent purveyor of high-end antique Chinese furniture and
related decorative items.
Set-up business practices and vendor contracts from scratch travelling to China in 1996 to study the
antiques market and procure a relationship with Shanghai firm.
Successfully gained foothold in key niche market within Chicago.

Living Abroad, Singapore 1995 to 1996

Coldwell Banker, Lake Forest, Illinois 1976 to 1990
Real Estate Agent
Successfully closed major property deals, listing $8MM of residential real estate.

AT&T/Illinois Bell/Lucent/Avaya, Chicago, Illinois 1976 to 1990
Senior Account Executive
Account Executive
Consultant
Marketed and sold network and communication services. Focused on selling full telecom solutions to small
businesses. Prepared professional corporate proposals and presentations for businesses and schools.
Continually achieved membership in the 100% Achievers Club annually.
Initiated the idea for and pioneered selling the Account Executive concept, a leave behind brochure
which greatly increased business.
Recognized for performing comprehensive one year analysis of Chicago GSA agencies.
Created concept of improved productivity through home and field work, rather than a central office,
for Account Executives.
Achieved a minimum of $1MM of revenue annually of new revenue.
Member of the Sears Account team, as well as working with major legal/consulting firms.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

COMMUNITY
Lake Forest Caucus Government, Elected Official
Worked in Aldermanic Campaigns
Selected participants for city boards
Served as Liaison between residents and government units
Openlands of Lake Forest, Elected Officer
Worked on preserving the limited Open Lands in Lake Forest
Ragdale Foundation of Lake Forest, Board Member
Supported writers & artists, improving access to arts by the general public

Lake Forest Volunteer Bureau, Board Member
Connected volunteers to groups supported by the United Way Peggy Margaret Jones Pages 2