Janet L.

Ashby
jaf94c48@westpost.net
729 Stewart Avenue
North Aurora, Illinois 60542
630-844-2434
Objective: Results oriented sales professional, desires position with dynamic c
ompany to build successful career with.
Overview: I love meeting the public and enjoy helping people. Working with the p
ublic has developed in me the ability to listen and collect information in a con
versational style while meeting the needs of the customer. I have enjoyed excell
ent working relationships with associates and clientele at all levels. I am acc
ustomed to detailed reports, forms and purchase agreements. I am a motivated ind
ividual committed to achieving goals of sales and customer satisfaction.
Education: Western Illinois University B.S. in Home Economics with concentration
in nutrition and minor in business administration.
Certificate of Completion of the Coding Basics Program, Distance Education throu
gh AHIMA February, 2010
Computer Knowledge: Working knowledge of Micro-Soft Word, Out-Look, Basic Excel
, and Data Entry Skills, CRM computer software, Encoder Software
Work History:
American Family Life Assurance Company- AFLAC February 2009-June 2009
1111 Burlington Avenue, #105
Lisle, Illinois 60532
Agent - Health and Life Insurance
Millie Cox - Manager
630-437-5083
Presenting to employers information about AFLAC and the benefits of the having i
nsurance that pays the insured when injured or have an illness on or off the job
Hours worked from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Neumann Homes
4355 Weaver Parkway
Warrenville, Illinois 60555 August 2007- Oc
tober 2007
Closed Doors October 2007/Chapter 11
Carol Marino- Regional Manager -South
630-281-2000
Sales Consultant
Duties included being responsible for the management of a designated sales cente
r and Neumann Homes Community. Promptly greet and register all visitors and cust
omers; tour model homes with customers highlighting the included amenities. Faci
litate communication by educating the customer on the benefits of purchasing a N
eumann Home. Maintain a solid understanding of Home/Designer Options and have a
comprehensive knowledge of the standard features and amenities of each floor pla
n including structural and non-structural options. Close sales follow-up with bu
yers through-out the building process through letters and phone calls, and sched
uled meetings.
Kimball Hill Homes, Rolling Meadows, Illinois April 2004 to Novembe
r 2006
5999 New Wilke Road
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008
Sales Consultant
Ray Wolford- Sales Director 847-364-7300
Duties included being responsible for the management of a designated sales cente
r and Kimball Hill Home Community. Insure that the sales center is open from 10:
00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at an exemplary level. Tour the models daily and create mod
el maintenance list so that models are in pristine condition at all times.
Consistently prospecting, promoting and closing sales with customers to achieve
monthly sales goals. Maintain a database of all leads and accounts through compa
ny's software and maintain and active calendar of daily calls to prospects, sche
duled appointments and follow-up tasks. Promptly greet and register all visitors
and customers; tour model homes with customers highlighting the included amenit
ies. Facilitate communication by educating the customer on the benefits of purch
asing a Kimball Hill Home. Maintain a solid understanding of Home/Designer Optio
ns and have a comprehensive knowledge of the standard features and amenities of
each floor plan including structural and non-structural options. Close sales and
deliver contracts to the corporate office. Follow-up with buyers through-out th
e building process through letters and phone calls, and scheduled meetings. Ente
r registration cards daily, complete and mail customer letters weekly and mainta
in adequate number of brochures and brochure related materials. Confer with Gene
ral Sales Manager with regard to incentives and marketing strategies to take ful
l advantage of traffic-generating programs. Analyze and interpret all phone acti
vity and traffic reports. Ensure all marketing materials are current and availab
le for all traffic. Ensure all office supplies, computers, printers, faxes, copi
ers, televisions and video recording devices and alarms are functioning properly
.
Gladstone Builders and Developers September 200
3 to April 2004
536 Sycamore Lane
North Aurora, Illinois 60542
Sales Assistant
630-428-4000/ 630-384-9089
David Bolger-General Manager
Duties included being responsible for the management of a designated sales cente
r and Gladstone Builder Community. Insure that the sales center is open from 10:
00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at an exemplary level. Tour the models daily and create mod
el maintenance list so that models are in pristine condition at all times.
Consistently prospecting, promoting and closing sales with customers to achieve
monthly sales goals. Maintain a database of all leads and accounts through compa
ny's software and maintain and active calendar of daily calls to prospects, sche
duled appointments and follow-up tasks. Promptly greet and register all visitors
and customers; tour model homes with customers highlighting the included amenit
ies. Facilitate communication by educating the customer on the benefits of purch
asing a Gladstone Home. Maintain a solid understanding of Home/Designer Options
and have a comprehensive knowledge of the standard features and amenities of eac
h floor plan including structural and non-structural options. Close sales and de
liver contracts to the corporate office. Follow-up with buyers through-out the b
uilding process through letters and phone calls, and scheduled meetings. Enter r
egistration cards daily, complete and mail customer letters weekly and maintain
adequate number of brochures and brochure related materials. Confer with General
Sales Manager with regard to incentives and marketing strategies to take full a
dvantage of traffic-generating programs. Analyze and interpret all phone activit
y and traffic reports. Ensure all marketing materials are current and available
for all traffic. Ensure all office supplies, computers, printers, faxes, copiers
, televisions and video recording devices and alarms are functioning properly.

Chicago Furniture Group

320 West Army Trail Road
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
Sales Person
Larry Bartelle- Owner
630-871-6500 January 2003- June 2003

Joe Keim Builder's Inc., April 2002- De

cember 2002
515 East Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Sales Representative
Joe Keim- Owner
630-762-6690
Duties included being responsible for the management of a designated sales cente
r and Joe Keim Community. Insure that the sales center is open from 10:00 a.m. t
o 6:00 p.m. at an exemplary level. Tour the models daily and create model mainte
nance list so that models are in pristine condition at all times.
Consistently prospecting, promoting and closing sales with customers to achieve
monthly sales goals. Maintain a database of all leads and accounts through compa
ny's software and maintain and active calendar of daily calls to prospects, sche
duled appointments and follow-up tasks. Promptly greet and register all visitors
and customers; tour model homes with customers highlighting the included amenit
ies. Facilitate communication by educating the customer on the benefits of purch
asing a Joe Keim Home. Maintain a solid understanding of Home/Designer Options a
nd have a comprehensive knowledge of the standard features and amenities of each
floor plan including structural and non-structural options. Close sales and del
iver contracts to the corporate office. Follow-up with buyers through-out the bu
ilding process through letters and phone calls, and scheduled meetings. Enter re
gistration cards daily, complete and mail customer letters weekly and maintain a
dequate number of brochures and brochure related materials. Confer with General
Sales Manager with regard to incentives and marketing strategies to take full ad
vantage of traffic-generating programs. Analyze and interpret all phone activity
and traffic reports. Ensure all marketing materials are current and available f
or all traffic. Ensure all office supplies, computers, printers, faxes, copiers,
televisions and video recording devices and alarms are functioning properly.
Concord Homes October 2001- April 2002
702 Hanbury Drive
Desplaines, Illinois 60016
Duties included being responsible for the management of a designated sales cente
r and Concord Homes Community. Insure that the sales center is open from 10:00 a
.m. to 6:00 p.m. at an exemplary level. Tour the models daily and create model m
aintenance list so that models are in pristine condition at all times.
Consistently prospecting, promoting and closing sales with customers to achieve
monthly sales goals. Maintain a database of all leads and accounts through compa
ny's software and maintain and active calendar of daily calls to prospects, sche
duled appointments and follow-up tasks. Promptly greet and register all visitors
and customers; tour model homes with customers highlighting the included amenit
ies. Facilitate communication by educating the customer on the benefits of purch
asing a Concord Home. Maintain a solid understanding of Home/Designer Options an
d have a comprehensive knowledge of the standard features and amenities of each
floor plan including structural and non-structural options. Close sales and deli
ver contracts to the corporate office. Follow-up with buyers through-out the bui
lding process through letters and phone calls, and scheduled meetings. Enter reg
istration cards daily, complete and mail customer letters weekly and maintain ad
equate number of brochures and brochure related materials. Confer with General S
ales Manager with regard to incentives and marketing strategies to take full adv
antage of traffic-generating programs. Analyze and interpret all phone activity
and traffic reports. Ensure all marketing materials are current and available fo
r all traffic. Ensure all office supplies, computers, printers, faxes, copiers,
televisions and video recording devices and alarms are functioning properly.
Sales Consultant

Centex Homes, Illinois Division October 1998 to October 2001

1901 North Roselle Road
Schaumburg, Illinois 60195
Sales Representative
Tony Albachiara Former VP of National Sales for Centex Homes
248-647-2750
Duties included being responsible for the management of a designated sales cente
r and Centex Homes Community. Insure that the sales center is open from 10:00 a.
m. to 6:00 p.m. at an exemplary level. Tour the models daily and create model ma
intenance list so that models are in pristine condition at all times.
Consistently prospecting, promoting and closing sales with customers to achieve
monthly sales goals. Maintain a database of all leads and accounts through compa
ny's software and maintain and active calendar of daily calls to prospects, sche
duled appointments and follow-up tasks. Promptly greet and register all visitors
and customers; tour model homes with customers highlighting the included amenit
ies. Facilitate communication by educating the customer on the benefits of purch
asing a Centex Home. Maintain a solid understanding of Home/Designer Options and
have a comprehensive knowledge of the standard features and amenities of each f
loor plan including structural and non-structural options. Close sales and deliv
er contracts to the corporate office. Follow-up with buyers through-out the buil
ding process through letters and phone calls, and scheduled meetings. Enter regi
stration cards daily, complete and mail customer letters weekly and maintain ade
quate number of brochures and brochure related materials. Confer with General Sa
les Manager with regard to incentives and marketing strategies to take full adva
ntage of traffic-generating programs. Analyze and interpret all phone activity a
nd traffic reports. Ensure all marketing materials are current and available for
all traffic. Ensure all office supplies, computers, printers, faxes, copiers, t
elevisions and video recording devices and alarms are functioning properly.