If you live in the Church Hill area, you might find Shiela Hickey standing on your front stoop with her finger on the door bell. Shiela began her career with Avon just three short years ago, and she already is a top seller in her District. Shiela is a member of the Rose Circle at Avon, achieving the third of six sales levels. She is the only saleswoman in her district to attain this level.
This past May at Avon’s annual President’s Club Tribute, Shiela earned three trophies for outstanding achievement. The trophies were presented for #1 District Sales Increase, #3 District Sales Volume and #2 Division Sales Increase. The Division is made up of about 5,000 independent sales representatives selling throughout the Eastern and Western Shore of Maryland, which makes this a huge honor for Shiela.
Melanie Drake, Shiela’s upline manager, posted the initial Avon ad in The Update and remembers the first time she met Shiela face-to-face at the Centreville Library. She was duly impressed and wasted no time recruiting Shiela for her team. Melanie, a resident of Kent Island, is a full-time Avon representative with more than 11 years experience.
The once quiet and shy Shiela is now outgoing and assertive and has become one of Melanie’s top sellers. She has recruited her own team of 37 representatives and spends part of her time mentoring them on how to develop their own careers with Avon. Both women take great pride in Shiela’s accomplishments and her blossoming as an Avon representative.
Avon is celebrating 125 years as the “Company for Women,” providing women with opportunities to become their own boss. Avon is the world’s leader in anti-aging skincare, fragrances and other cosmetics with annual revenues that exceed $10 billion. More products carry the name Avon worldwide than any other brand. Sheila and Melanie are two successful women in a company that employs more than 5 million representatives in more than 100 countries. They both found personal empowerment and amazing earning potential working for Avon.
Founded in 1955, the Avon Foundation is the largest corporate philanthropy dedicated to improving and saving the lives of women and their families worldwide, raising and donating more than $800 million. The company mission is focused on breast cancer and domestic violence as well as emergency and disaster relief. The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade was launched in 1992 and provides breast cancer programs and care and supports finding a cure in more than 50 countries.
Shiela is proud to be associated with a company that supports women and their families worldwide. Her favorite past time is setting up her Avon products at local craft shows and bazaars. In addition to juggling family responsibilities and her Avon work, she loves to cook. Originally from the Philippines, she enjoys making native dishes for her family.
You may spot Shiela driving around the county proudly displaying her Avon advertisement or spot her sign in the Church Hill neighborhood. Wherever you see this devoted wife, mother of two boys (with a third on the way) and successful saleswoman, she surely will be smiling while she offers you a whiff of Avon’s latest fragrance! Need to replenish your Avon supply or try something new? You can reach Shiela at 410-739-0995 or through her website at www.youravon.com/shickey.