ARKEVERIUS CARTER
Desoto,TX
Summary
Competitive Route Sales Representative with strong background providing customers with specific products to address needs and requirements. Effective in handling orders and verifying delivery of accurate shipments in alignment with strict schedules, and maintaining accurate records of sales, developing leads, and prospects and resolving customer issues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Sales Rep (RSR)
FRITO-LAY
06.2016 - Current
- Deliver top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely, and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
- Immediately address problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Manage product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading, and unloading in alignment with specifications.
- Optimize delivery schedules to minimize travel time while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Implement effective time management techniques to maximize daily productivity and efficiency on routes.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products and services to address customer inquiries
- Maintain positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
- Display products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring sufficient product availability for customers.
- Operate delivery vehicles safely, efficiently and kept clean and maintained.
Merchandiser
Frito-Lay
03.2012 - 06.2016
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine duties such as stocking all products, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Removed damaged, out-of-date, not-in-set and discontinued items from set and displays.
- Negotiated advantageous vendor relationships for additional marketing support or exclusive product offerings in-store.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Streamlined merchandise presentation through consistent application of planograms and adherence to company guidelines.
Audio Operator/News Content Specialist
WBTV (RAYCOM MEDIA)
05.2003 - 03.2012
- Responsible for studio set-up, character generation and camera operation for live newscasts
- Designated Trainer for new production employees and interns
- Acted as fill-in director as needed
- Maintained clear communication lines with fellow team members throughout each newscast from pre-production to post-production, fostering a collaborative working atmosphere.
- Optimized acoustic environments through strategic placement of microphones, speakers, and other sound reinforcement equipment based on venue characteristics.
- Streamlined workflow for audio production by implementing efficient setup and breakdown procedures.
- Managed inventory control for all audio equipment, tracking usage patterns to ensure proper maintenance and timely replacement as needed.
- Performed set-up operations and monitored audio levels from sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
- Delivered seamless audio transitions during live events through precise cueing and mixing of various sound sources in realtime.
Education
Teleproduction Technology Diploma - Teleproduction Technology
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC05.2003
Industrail Electricity Certificate - Electrician
Applied Technology Center
Rock Hill, SC05.1997
Skills
- Account Retention
- Sales Goals
- Client Relations
- Product Distribution
- Merchandising Strategies
- Issue Resolution
- Sales Forecasting
- Route Management
- Service Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Route Sales Rep (RSR)
FRITO-LAY
06.2016 - Current
Merchandiser
Frito-Lay
03.2012 - 06.2016
Audio Operator/News Content Specialist
WBTV (RAYCOM MEDIA)
05.2003 - 03.2012
Teleproduction Technology Diploma - Teleproduction Technology
York Technical College
Industrail Electricity Certificate - Electrician
Applied Technology Center