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BRIANNA HOUDE

St. Petersburg,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a positive attitude, bringing over six years of management and customer service experience. I value clear communication and am adept at leveraging strong organizational and management skills to ensure seamless operations and project execution. Known for my meticulous attention to detail, I confidently navigate complex tasks while maintaining a commitment to precision. Eager to contribute to company growth by expanding skills and fostering a collaborative environment that thrives on effective communication and diligent execution.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Email Marketing Specialist

The Salt Escape
Remote
09.2022 - Current
  • Increased sales by developing email marketing campaigns and advertising.
  • Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends.
  • Managed email automation tools such as MailChimp and Wix.
  • Maintained database of contacts including opt-ins and opt-outs from emails list.
  • Conducted research to expand personal skill sets by studying latest trends and new software.

Insurance Agent

American Income Life
Remote
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Conducted zoom meetings or phone calls with potential clients to present insurance policies and answer questions while creating policies that best fit each individual's needs.
  • Strategized long-term business objectives by assessing customer feedback for direction on process improvements.
  • Developed relationships with new clients through cold calling and referrals from existing customers.
  • Responded quickly and accurately to inquiries from clients regarding their coverage plans.
  • Maintained accurate records of all insurance transactions using Excel.

Lead Teacher

Children's Courtyard
Aurora, IL
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
  • Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities that promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
  • Enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order and safety among students in a positive manner.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.

Store Manager

The Salt Escape
Arlington Heights, IL
04.2017 - 09.2022
  • Independently managed a team of 5 to 10 individuals.
  • Created and established a training program to enhance employee knowledge of best practices.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with wholesalers, prospects, and customers at various events, including farmers markets, private parties and workshops.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
  • Strengthened product branding initiatives and coordinated effective marketing campaigns.
  • Maximized sales through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service through strategic resolutions.
  • Educated clients on products and services while building strong rapport and long-lasting client-company relationships.

Assistant Manager

Charlie Fox's Pizza
Batavia, IL
04.2017 - 10.2019
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Ran errands to support daily needs of management.
  • Conducted inside training sessions to educate employees on products and company policies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05.2022

Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organization
  • Customer service and client relations
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking and creative problem solving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Marketing
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Health and Life Insurance Producer in Illinois Accident and Health
  • Life Insurance Producer in Tennessee
  • Texas General Lines Agent (Life, Accident, Health, and HMO)
  • CPR Certified - American Heart Association
  • Early Care and Education (ECE) Level One - Illinois Gateways

Timeline

Insurance Agent

American Income Life
01.2023 - 11.2023

Lead Teacher

Children's Courtyard
12.2022 - 08.2023

Email Marketing Specialist

The Salt Escape
09.2022 - Current

Store Manager

The Salt Escape
04.2017 - 09.2022

Assistant Manager

Charlie Fox's Pizza
04.2017 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Northern Illinois University

Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Waubonsee Community College
BRIANNA HOUDE