Goal and performance-driven, dedicated sales professional with proven ability to achieve and exceed all business development goals in high-pressure environments. Skilled at working in the Architectural and Design community with a strong emphasis on relationship building. Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry self-starter with ability to grasp technical knowledge; eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate product knowledge; committed to assessing customer needs and providing appropriate solutions. Very productive in demanding situations with excellent problem-solving abilities. Excels in team oriented working environments with a strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional Member of AIA Chicago, USGBC Chicago, IIDA Chicago President's Club 2012 Proven success in promotion and sales of new products. Successfully managed and grew customer relationships. Demonstrated personal commitment to excellence. USG Ambassador 2013/2014 Areas of Expertise - Suspended Acoustical Ceilings - Gypsum Systems - Fire Resistive Assemblies - Shaft Walls - Product and System Training - EPD's - Sustainable Design - Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Specialties: Architectural sales process, creative sales strategies, solution selling, account management, relationship management, high impact presentations, CRM. Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Construction Documents and Specifications.

Architectural Sales Representative @ Job Tracking, sales prospecting, customer relationship building, and generation of new business. Use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), salesforce.com. Sales operations and training to internal employees and external customers. Specification and technical assistance of acoustical ceiling and gypsum products to architects and designers to aid with their construction planning and design. Promote and launch new USG products to the architectural and design community, including e-mail blast, professional magazine promotions, and trade shows. Close relationships and communication with marketing and sales teams to ensure successful execution of product releases, product position within market, and existing product exposure. Assistance in development and sales support to segment marketing team in the release and training of new products to design community. Collaboration with Product Managers in creating opportunities to increase market share by targeting key clients. From February 2007 to Present (8 years 9 months) Greater Chicago AreaArchitectural Graduate @ Assist design architect in development of a complete design through the development of various design assignments. Strong Technical knowledge of building system components. Ability to perform duties in timely and efficient manner. Strong aptitude in field research, code research, and project research in order to execute detailed construction documents. Communicate with project team, as well as other disciplines and consultants From January 2006 to January 2007 (1 year 1 month) Intern Architect @ Participation and assistance in the design process as well as the phases of design and various other aspects of the professional practice. Interior Design support Dedicated to learning and applying all types of architectural processes. From May 2005 to August 2005 (4 months)

BS, Architecture @ University of Michigan From 2003 to 2005 Miya Russell is skilled in: Account Management, Revit, Solution Selling, Relationship Management, Submittals, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Specifications, LEED, LEED AP, BIM, Sustainable Design, Architectural Design, Architecture, Construction, Interior Design, Green Building, Design Research, Architectural Acoustics, Acoustical Ceilings, Gypsum, Fire Protection, Space planning, Interior Architecture, Architectures, Building Materials