KRISTINE BRANTLEY

5505 TPC Parkway #2308

San Antonio, TX 78261
Cell (210) 232-5772
kb7d0b38@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Dynamic, resource, and effective business professional seeks new opportunities w
ith an organization that needs a proven performer.
SUMMARY
Extensive background included Business Development, Business Finance, Marketing,
Public Relations, Sales, Operations Management and Team management.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills able to work ef
fectively with a broad spectrum of personalities. Flexible fast-learner who adap
ts quickly to new situation and effectively turns challenges into opportunities.
Computer skills include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), QuickBo
oks, PhotoShop, PageMaker, and Internet research.
EXPERIENCE
Universal Toyota, San Antonio, TX 02/10 current
New Car & Preowned Sales
> Sales in the new & preowned
>work with several subprime customers on financing
> contact management
TMI Products, Corona, CA 08/09 02/10
Leather Division Manager/Contract Labor Recruited by VP of the company to help
in developing a business plan and start up on new division for this third party
supplier of automotive aftermarket products. Developed and implemented a busines
s and financial plan. Worked from home based location.
> Worked with factory in California and was liason between California plant and
Columbia plant.
>Researched new products and worked closely with the VP and Marketing department
s on vehicles that would be beneficial for this new venture.
> Product development from research of product line to completion of product rea
dy for market.
>Worked with current customer base to determine what was needed and to find nich
e in current competitive marketplace.
>Worked with the Marketing department to create the best market strategy for the
new product line.
CLASSIC SOFT TRIM, San Antonio, Texas 12/06 07/08
General Manager/Marketing Director Recruited by the owners of the company to tu
rn around sales performance for this third party supplier of automotive aftermar
ket leather interior products. Developed and implemented a marketing plan that i
ncluded redesign of the existing Web site and nationwide print advertising.
> Increased revenues by 10% over previous years for the last two years.
> Developed new business through aggressive cold calling on automobile dealershi
ps in Central Texas.
> Initiated incentive programs that motivated production team members and handle
all personnel actions.
SUPER LOLLY MOTORSPORTS, El Paso, Texas 8/04 10/05
General Manager P&L responsibility for sales, marketing and operations for this
locally owned supplier of aftermarket motorcycle and automobile accessories.
> Developed new customers through cold calling and developing relationships that
generated repeat and referral business.
> Handled all financial operations as well as human resource functions for the c
ompany.
DK SCHWEITZER LEATHER, Knoxville, Tennessee 5/01 8/04
Business Manager Worked with the Sales and Product Development departments to d
esign/develop products and create marketing plans for this startup company to br
ing products to the marketplace.
> Developed effective advertising and marketing campaigns and negotiated sales c
ontracts with major restylers.
> Identified new market opportunities and expanded business model to provide new
profitable products and services.
> Formally recognized as the companys Top Sales Achiever.
> Functioned as a technical resource and resolved customer issues.
> Handled billing and collections. KATZKIN LEATHER INTERIORS, Montebello, Califo
rnia 2/96 5/01
Director of Marketing Recruited by the owner and charged with developing advert
ising, marketing campaigns, and brochures.
> Put the company on the map and made them a successful nationwide supplier of a
ftermarket automotive leather interiors.
> Enhanced marketing through relationship building that involved project vehicle
s and working with automotive restylers with strong television exposure.
> Managed a $2 million dollar advertising budget and worked with magazines and o
ther print media.
> Generated over $40 million in annual sales by the third year.
> Negotiated contracts with suppliers and significantly reduced the cost of prod
uction through lower acquisition costs.
> Represented the company at various industry trade shows.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Management, Minor in Marketing, Roosevelt University, Arlin
gton Heights, Illinois.
Bachelor of Culinary Arts, Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago