PEGGY"MARGARET"JONES 161 W. Kinzie Chicago, Illinois 60654 (847)274-5126 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. Experienc e building strong relationships, cold calling and working with small businesses. Background includes International Vendor Management. Known for relationship bui lding across cultures. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE P.A. LARKIN, Chicago, Illinois 2004 to Present Owner and Sales Manager Oversee all aspects of sales, marketing, accounting, design, and manufacturing f or a line of Asian inspired retail and wholesale case good furniture. * Developed new business opportunities and increased customer base by prospecti ng and cold calling businesses and individuals. * Increased sales by 250% within three years. * Before the furniture was even produced, sold the concept that led to a busine ss partnership with Marshall Field's flagship State Street Store. * Initiated the idea for and found supplier to produce DVD used as advertisemen t at Marshall Fields on TV sets throughout the store. * Built relationships with Interior Designers in a solutions based sales strate gy 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 p oints. * Persuaded DePaul University graduate school of business to use company as a m odel for an entrepreneur class. * Directed the work of the advertising firm in producing a branding image and c reated the content for 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 ant ique Chinese furniture and related decorative items. * Set-up all business practices and vendor contracts from scratch, travelling t o China in 1996 to study the antiques market and procure a relationship with a S hanghai firm. * Successfully gained foothold in key nich market within Chicago. LIVING ABROAD, Singapore 1995 to 1996 COLDWELL BANKER, Lake Forest, Illinois 1990 to 1994 Real Estate Agent Successfully closed major property deals, listing $8MM of residential real estat e. 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 te lecom solutions to small businesses. Prepared professional corporate proposals a nd presentations for businesses and schools. * Continually achieved membership in the 100% Achiever's 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 agen cies. * Created concept of improved productivity through home and field work, rather than at 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/consult ing firms. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, University of Kansas, Law rence, 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 assess to arts by the general public Lake Forest Volunteer Bureau, Board Member * Connected volunteers to groups supported by the United Way