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Ami Heap

Cleveland ,OH

Summary

Astute Call Center professional offering polished communication skills. Brings excellent organizational skills and talent for overcoming customer objections. Self-motivated and true team player.

Motivated Sales professional with demonstrated success in merchandising and strategic development. Confident and persuasive with exemplary product knowledge. Recognized for advanced sales and merchandising skills.

Self-motivated, tenacious, highly organized, and efficient. Self-directed event coordinator with over ten years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.

Knowledgeable ICP (independent care provider) with strong background in providing compassionate and personalized care in home settings. Managed daily living activities, ensured medication adherence, and supported clients' emotional well-being. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills in various caregiving situations. Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Ambassador

Beverage Marketing Group
11.2023 - Current

Wine Demos and sales

  • Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
  • Maintained detailed records of promotional activities, results achieved, and areas for improvement to inform future campaigns.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with retail staff, ensuring brand prominence in stores.
  • Designed and distributed promotional materials, increasing brand recognition at events.
  • Engaged with potential customers to foster positive brand image, leading to increased consumer interest.
  • Developed creative displays and signage to draw customers to products.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits, enhancing customer understanding.

Private Home Care Provider

The Arc of Ohio
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Ensured a clean and healthy living environment by performing light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up common areas.
  • Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors effectively while maintaining a calm demeanor during difficult situations.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized care and attention in their daily activities.
  • Increased client comfort by assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop tailored care plans that met individual client needs.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge base by attending relevant training sessions or workshops related to home care provision practices.
  • Promoted mental stimulation for clients by engaging them in conversation, games, or other cognitive activities based on their interests.
  • Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper administration and timely refills to maintain overall health.
  • Supported clients in maintaining their independence through assistance with meal preparation and grocery shopping tasks.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and genuine compassion for their individual situations.
  • Provided emotional support for clients during challenging times, offering companionship and empathy.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling accurate assessments and adjustments to care plans as necessary.
  • Facilitated social interactions for clients by organizing outings and events, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments, advocating on their behalf when needed for optimal healthcare outcomes.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.

Special Orders Representative

Barrette Outdoor Living
08.2022 - 12.2024
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.

Trade Show Specialist

Homespire
12.2018 - 01.2024

Lead generation

Appointment setting

  • Provided valuable feedback to internal teams on attendee preferences, concerns, and inquiries, helping to shape future product development and marketing strategies.
  • Boosted client engagement by effectively presenting product information and demonstrations at trade shows.
  • Generated leads for sales team by engaging potential clients and gathering contact information.
  • Provided valuable industry insight to internal teams based on competitor observations and trends identified at trade shows.

Sales Associate

Litehouse Pools & Spas
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Freelance Event Coordinator

Self Employed
06.2007 - 05.2020
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
  • Supervised onsite team, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
  • Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
  • Attended bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
  • Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.

Office Assistant, Volunteer Coordinator

Autism Speaks
2006 - 2016
  • Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
  • Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
  • Evaluated strengths of team members and assessed vacancies to match volunteers with positions.
  • Developed volunteer policies and procedures, codes of conduct and volunteer standards.
  • Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards.
  • Processed invoices and expenses using Intuit to facilitate on-time payment.

Inside Sales Representative

Sherwin-Williams
1999 - 2010
  • Exceeded targeted sales goals by %36 four consecutive years.
  • Developed and deepened customer relationships to drive revenue growth.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions at all times.
  • Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing
  • Created and updated customer accounts with relevant information.
  • Instrumental in developing lead generation at trade shows, product research, and supply chain of sporting goods industry.
  • Achieved over $3 million in new business in 18 months.

Skills

  • Accommodation Organization
  • Service Coordination
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Inquiry Response
  • Staff Leadership
  • Client Relations
  • CRM Tracking
  • Creativity and Adaptability
  • Public Relations
  • Patient and Compassionate
  • Professional demeanor
  • Contract preparation
  • Meeting Coordination and Support
  • Negotiation
  • Efficient Data Management/ SAP

Accomplishments

    Award of perseverance, (Above and Beyond in sales 2000)

    2007 Corporate Citizenship Award. ( Philanthropic coordination )

  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Product Promotion - Up-sold products and motivated customers to upgrade current product plans.
  • Executed over ten events in 2008
  • Added, renewed and grew fundraising and donation contributions.
  • Sustained 32% annual sales growth for four consecutive years by introducing innovative sales and marketing techniques.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Planned and coordinated Walk for Autism speaks chair 2012 project.

Additional Information

Public Relations

Community Service

Career Volunteer

Autism Advocate

Professional networking

SAP

Salesforce

Orderstream Commerce Hub

Teams

Google Suite

Timeline

Private Home Care Provider

The Arc of Ohio
05.2024 - 12.2024

Brand Ambassador

Beverage Marketing Group
11.2023 - Current

Special Orders Representative

Barrette Outdoor Living
08.2022 - 12.2024

Sales Associate

Litehouse Pools & Spas
10.2021 - 08.2022

Trade Show Specialist

Homespire
12.2018 - 01.2024

Freelance Event Coordinator

Self Employed
06.2007 - 05.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

University of Phoenix

Some College (No Degree) - American Sign Language (ASL)

Eastern Michigan University

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, American Government

Lansing Community College

Office Assistant, Volunteer Coordinator

Autism Speaks
2006 - 2016

Inside Sales Representative

Sherwin-Williams
1999 - 2010
Ami Heap