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Sylvester Francois

Apopka,FL

Summary

Sales professional with eight years of experience in customer service at Sherwin-Williams. Proven track record in client relationship management as Assistant Manager for a $2 million store and Lead Sales Coordinator for 28 stores ranging from $2 million to $11 million. Committed to developing high-performing teams focused on achieving measurable results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Sherwin Williams Longwood 702217
Longwood, Florida
02.2024 - Current
  • Innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Assumed managerial duties during the manager's hiatus and the search for a new one.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals.
  • Collaborated with internal teams such as marketing, operations, finance and logistics to ensure alignment on sales goals.

Lead Sales Coordinator

Sherwin Williams Store
Winter Garden, FL
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with management to develop promotional strategies and displays.
  • Oversaw all aspects of warehouse operations including receiving, storage, shipping, and returns processing.
  • Supervised and trained sales associates in customer service, product knowledge, sales techniques, and store policies.
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards to enhance store presentation.

Keyholder & Sales Associate

Sherwin Williams Store
Apopka, FL
11.2017 - 03.2022
  • Engaged with community to enhance local business presence at Sherwin Williams.
  • Cultivated customer relations through effective communication and service delivery.
  • Managed tasks efficiently, prioritizing workload to meet operational demands.
  • Generated leads to increase sales opportunities in residential repaint and new construction markets.
  • Oversaw warehouse operations, ensuring optimal inventory management and logistics.
  • Mentored team members to develop skills and improve overall performance.

Customer Service Associate/ Front-End Manager

Winn-Dixie Grocery Store
Apopka, FL
06.2015 - 10.2017

Winn-Dixie Front End Management where I carried out the front facing operations of a bustling grocery store-front.

  • Customer and Community Relations; Customer Complaints, Western Union Agent, Staff Scheduling, Mentoring, Money Tending and Cash Till Auditing, as well as Marketing and Appearance.
  • Winn-Dixie off of Orange Blossom Trail.

Volunteer

Goodwill
Apopka, FL
04.2014 - 05.2015

Volunteer Service for College Credit; Development of Interpersonal Communication Skills.

Education

Associate of Science - Arts General Studies

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Apopka High School
Apopka, FL
05.2015

Skills

  • Retail Operations
  • Sales Strategy
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Handling Complaints and Inquiries
  • Sales Leadership
  • Team Leadership Experience
  • Computer Literate
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Relationship Building

References

Sherwin William Manager References:

Prev. Winter Garden Commercial Branch Manager Scott Popowski: 407-654-9285

Silver Star Commercial Branch Store Manager Jens Nadavni: 407-677-0741

Winter Garden South Store Manager: Rachel O'Neill: 407-654-491

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Sherwin Williams Longwood 702217
02.2024 - Current

Lead Sales Coordinator

Sherwin Williams Store
03.2022 - 12.2023

Keyholder & Sales Associate

Sherwin Williams Store
11.2017 - 03.2022

Customer Service Associate/ Front-End Manager

Winn-Dixie Grocery Store
06.2015 - 10.2017

Volunteer

Goodwill
04.2014 - 05.2015

Associate of Science - Arts General Studies

Valencia College

High School Diploma -

Apopka High School