Sherry Edecker

708.826.1571
sedecker@msn.com
www.linkedin.com/in/SherryEdecker

Lisle, IL 60532

Career Focus

Accomplished and results-driven professional with over twenty years of management experience
in sales, operations, business development.
CRM with cross-functional team communication and process improvement experience.
Implementing software has given me the perspicacity in program management, CRM, sales,
manufacturing, engineering and accounting.
My background has given me the involvement with a broad range of professional and supervisory
positions.
I have used my corporate management skills to formulate plans of action to increase performance
and productivity to improve a companys competitive edge.
My experience in leadership and communication has allowed me to create more effective crossfunctional teams to achieve the company sales and marketing objectives.

Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance

Customer Relations Management (CRM)

Sales Forecasting and Planning
Sales / Marketing Strategies
GSA contract Administration
Business Plans
Report Generation

Manufacturing Management
Accounting Systems
Operations Management
Inventory Management
P & L Accountability
Field and Service Management

Employment History
Jobscope / Earnest Associates, Inc.

2013 - 2015

Senior Implementation Consultant

Managed implementations for Jobscope ERP software installations in the Midwest.

Provided training on primary functions of Jobscope ERP program.
Imported legacy data into Jobscope database to reduce implementation time.
Produced custom reports in SAP Crystal Reports and Microsoft Report Builder for key
performance activities.

AmpliVox Sound Systems Location

2011 - 2013

Director of Sales, Marketing and Operations

Restructured Sales, Customer Service, Shipping departments to streamline order processing.

Sales incremented 30% without increasing support staff.
Provided calculations for major customer price lists and quarterly special pricing.
Implemented Bar Code interface for tracking inventory from receipt of items to shipping product.
Created database and content to create taxonomies for adding products to customer web sites.
Managed mapping required to program electronic entry of advanced ship notices and invoices to
increase efficiency and reduce errors in data entry. Slashed shipment packaging time by 60%.
Administered implementation of UPS/FedEx interface with CRM.
Wrote work instructions for all processes.

InfoData Corp.

2010 - 2011

Senior Consultant

Managed and scheduled all implementations for SAP, Jobscope and Profit Key ERP software
installations for Application Engineers.
Supported the sales of ERP software. Demonstrated Jobscope software to prospects. Closed two
new contracts in six months.
Training and management for Jobscope, Profit Key and SAP sites.

MOOG - QuickSet International Division

2002 - 2010

Director of Sales and Marketing Support

Managed sales activities for external business development personnel and sales representatives
including inside sales, customer inquiries, quotes and order processing.
Provided inside sales and program support for projects over $500k.

Developed sales policies & methods, advertising, forecasts, quotas, budgets and marketing
collateral.
Coordinated update of Visual Manufacturing ERP software.
Implemented CRM software program for estimating.
Increased visibility of data between Engineering and Sales.
Organized selection of key trade shows and coordinated booth design.

Visual Business Solutions

1999 2002

Application Specialist

Coordinated ERP implementations for manufacturing companies.

Analyzed existing processing and practices and developed implementation plan.
Conducted training classes for personnel because I have a passion for legacy building.
Improved workflow processing to allow for new growth.
Supported employees in developing problem solving skills during the go-live phase of
implementation.
Provided product training and mentoring for employees.
Contacting customers and managing accounts to increase billable days for company.
Increased billable days by 20%.

Norix Group, Inc.

1996 - 1999

Operations Manager

Rebuilt an operations organizational structure for Correctional Furniture manufacturer by defining

responsibilities for purchasing, inventory control, engineering, quality control, shipping and
receiving, manufacturing, and information system departments.
Developed job descriptions and linked salary levels commensurate with responsibilities.
Introduced a training program to improve employee skills.
Grew company from $6.2 million to $13.1 million in 2 years.
Analyzed and improved inventory management system.
Organized inventory flow and inventory accuracy.
Supervised the warehouse arrangement to improve shipment staging.
Increased inventory turns from 4.1 to 6.6.
Hired drafting personnel to develop and prepare new product drawings for correctional furniture.
Negotiated vendor contracts to reduce product costs and increase delivery schedules.
Realized annual savings of $110,000.

Edecker Consulting Services

1995 - 1997

Consultant

Provided implementation, management, manufacturing and accounting consulting.

Evaluated sales programs for a distribution company.
Formulized plan to improve communication system for sales department.
Included real-time feedback to sales team to gain visibility into sales opportunities to make more
profitable decisions.
Imported data into new software database from legacy database to slash implementation time
and reduced mistakes in data entry.
Created and managed a database to reduce customer issues and provide resolutions.
Improved the productivity of field technicians by creating custom database.

Ferris Mfg. Corp.

1992 - 1995

Marketing Director / IT Manager

Created marketing programs to introduce new more effective wound care product into the
international marketplace, which resulted in 300% increased sales volume in 18 months.
Contracted and managed independent sales representatives to sell new wound care product.
Planned, organized and provided product training.
Contributed to the increase of sales volume of 300% in 18 months.
Selected and implemented ERP software program.

Sentry Medical Products, Inc.

Product Manager

Member of product development team.

Designed and prepared artwork for packaging of disposable medical products.
Installed, maintained and managed the computer network.

1990 - 1992

Education
College of DuPage
Indian Valley Vocation Center, Sandwich, IL
Shabbona High School, Shabbona, IL