Allison S.

Bendt
PO Box 8295
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
858-232-4424 Cell
allison.bendt@gmail.com
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS___________________________________________
* Recipient of National Sales Award for outstanding Customer Focus and Sales
* Broad knowledge base of various financial products
* Proven ability to achieve sales and marketing objectives
* Strategic Planning and Execution
OBJECTIVE_______________________________________________________________________
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To obtain a full- time Sales position where an extraordinary record of generatin
g new accounts, exceeding sales targets and enthusiastic customer relations woul
d be needed.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES_____________________________________________________
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* Real Estate License
* Brokerage certificates: series 7, 8, 31, 63, 65
* Insurance Licenses: Life, Accidental & Health, Variable Contracts
EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________________
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The Sterling Company Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Licensed CA Real Estate Agent January 2003 - Present
* Responsible for selling single family, multi-family, and investment housing pr
operties
* Extend and make use of sales channels, marketing, telemarketing to create buye
rs, sellers, and financial investors
* Utilize persuasive proposals and presentations to gain new listings
* Retain active trouble solving support and negotiations involving closing matte
rs
* Creatively solving matters, which include difficult financial issues
* Effectively establish large network of customers and support personnel by buil
ding relationships of trust, respect and credibility
* Exceptional ability to achieve sales and marketing objectives by setting goals
, tracking and analyzing progress, responding to changing market conditions and
following through on plan implementation
* Solutions - oriented sales approach emphasizing customer needs
* Achieved more than $2.5 million sales annually
Optimal Nutrition, Del Mar, CA
Professional Sales Representative April 2002 - Present
* Develop personalized weight-loss menus.
* Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interperso
nal, analytical, and problem resolution skills.
* Led contract negotiations resulting in positive business deals
* Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments
* Negotiated with vendors to secure favorable pricing
* By providing excellent service and follow-up, able to generate referrals and r
epeat business
* Increased usage of product by 100%
Morgan Stanley, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Financial Advisor March 1999 - November 2002
* Top quartile of sales class 2000 (24/117)
* 3.5 years of progressive, practice in matters related to finance.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and abilities.
* Self-motivated; capable of achieving urgent and long-term objectives, goals an
d meet procedural deadlines.
* Conducted educational seminars and presentations
* Marketed clients, prospects and support staff regarding services and referral
process
* Gained experience in working independently and achieving results in a competit
ive environment
* Counter well in high-stress environment
* Increased account base by $1 million plus per quarter
* Responsible for obtaining $4.2 million account
Pacific Coast Golf Events, Del Mar, CA
New Business Development July 1997 - March 1999
* Organized golf tournaments, secure course, transportation, food and beverage p
lanning, prizes, secure hotel site at various locations
* Developed marketing strategies for public and private sector accounts
* Served as primary contact regarding contracts, fees, billing and project sched
uling
* Compiled and maintained list of prospective customers for purposes of expandin
g account base
* Developed relationships with decision-makers that led to major contracts with
Sony and AG Edwards
* Top selling executive 1997, 1998

Profound El Segundo, CA
Account Executive August 1996 - July 1997
* Compiled and maintain list of prospective customers for purposes of expanding
account base
* Initiate mail and telephone contact
* Develop new corporate accounts
* Secure contact information for sources and set initial appointments
* Follow up with current and potential customers to ensure satisfaction
* Serviced twenty-five corporate accounts
* Installed software and trained clients on research system
* Created client newsletter providing techniques for improved searching
* Dramatically increased usage on accounts by 50% plus.
EDUCATION______________________________________________________________________
University of Colorado, Boulder August 1996
Bachelor of Science, Advertising
GPA: 3.460
* Dean's List
* Golden Key Honors Society
* Recipient of Burns Memorial Scholarship for academic excellence
COMPUTER SKILLS_________________________________________________________________
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* Experienced with Multiple Listing Service
* Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
* Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP and Windows Vista

OTHER___________________________________________________________________________
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* Volunteer work with Starlight Foundation, Women's Source halfway house for abu
sed women, Volunteer work with Cancer Society.
* Member of University of Colorado Advertising Club
* Member of Convention & Visitors Bureau, Member of Meeting Professionals Intern
ational
* Extensively traveled throughout North America, South Pacific and Europe

References Available Upon Request