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Cachon Owens

Evergreen Park,IL

Summary

Highly organized and results-driven administrative and operations professional with extensive experience supporting executive leadership, managing office operations, and delivering exceptional customer service. Proven ability to coordinate complex schedules, manage inventory and operational projects, and support high-performing teams in fast-paced environments. Experienced in team leadership, employee training, CRM management, and resolving customer concerns with professionalism and efficiency. Recognized for strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to streamline processes that improve productivity and customer satisfaction. Proficient in tools such as Salesforce, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel to support operations, reporting, and scheduling.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Support Lead

AT&T
Arlington Heights, IL
09.2023 - Current

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Director of In-Home Sales with operational management of a 14-member field sales team, ensuring alignment with regional sales goals and performance targets.
  • Manage sales operations and administrative processes, including field scheduling, dispatch coordination, territory coverage planning, and Outlook calendar management.
  • Maintain and audit inventory and equipment management systems, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and availability of sales resources.
  • Utilize Salesforce CRM to manage sales pipeline visibility, track sales activity, generate reports, and support forecasting and performance analysis.
  • Provide sales coaching, onboarding, and training for Field Sales Experts to improve product knowledge, customer engagement, and closing rates.
  • Assist with complex or high-value sales opportunities, partnering with field representatives to help close deals and increase revenue.
  • Coordinate sales meetings, team events, and operational briefings, including agenda development, logistics, and communication.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between leadership and field sales teams, ensuring effective communication, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
  • Execute back-office projects and operational initiatives that support sales growth and field productivity.

Key Achievements

  • Contributed to the team achieving #1 sales performance in the Greater Lakes market for two consecutive months, the first time this milestone has been achieved in the In-Home Sales sector.
  • Improved team operational efficiency through streamlined scheduling, inventory oversight, and coordination between field staff and leadership.
  • Recognized as a trusted operational partner to the Director, providing leadership support, sales enablement, and operational coordination for a high-performing sales team.

Senior Retail Sales Consultant

AT&T
Homewood, IL
11.2016 - 09.2023

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivered consultative sales experiences by assessing customer needs and recommending wireless plans, smartphones, accessories, and connected technology solutions.
  • Maintained expert-level knowledge of smartphones, mobile operating systems, and emerging consumer technology, including devices from Apple, Samsung, Google, and other leading brands.
  • Consistently exceeded individual and store sales goals through relationship-based selling and product demonstrations.
  • Assisted with training and onboarding new sales consultants, sharing best practices for sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer engagement.
  • Managed inventory control and stock organization, ensuring accurate tracking and product availability for customers and the sales floor.
  • Resolved customer service issues and escalations, delivering effective solutions while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
  • Supported daily retail store operations, including merchandising, product setup, device troubleshooting, and customer education.
  • Maintained strong working knowledge of wireless plans, promotions, device financing, and bundled services to provide complete solutions for customers.

Key Achievements

  • Ranked Top 3 Sales Consultant out of 21 team members consistently from the first month on the sales floor.
  • Recognized for product expertise across all smartphone brands and emerging consumer technology, becoming a trusted resource for both customers and colleagues.
  • Selected to mentor and train new employees, helping accelerate onboarding and sales readiness.
  • Built a strong reputation for resolving complex customer issues and escalations, contributing to positive customer experiences and retention.

Reservations Contact Center Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Chicago, IL
06.2012 - 11.2016

Key Responsibilities

  • Managed and coached a team of 21 remote reservation representatives, ensuring performance goals, service standards, and productivity metrics were consistently achieved.
  • Supervised daily contact center operations, including scheduling, call monitoring, workflow management, and service-level performance.
  • Conducted performance coaching, training, and employee development, providing feedback through call reviews and one-on-one coaching sessions to improve service quality and sales effectiveness.
  • Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) such as call quality, conversion rates, handle time, and customer satisfaction scores.
  • Led hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives for new team members, accelerating their readiness to meet performance expectations.
  • Managed escalated customer concerns and service recovery, resolving complex issues while maintaining brand reputation and customer loyalty.
  • Collaborated with leadership to implement operational improvements and customer service strategies that enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accountability for team productivity in a fully remote work environment, ensuring adherence to company policies and performance standards.

Key Achievements

  • Successfully led a 21-member remote team, maintaining strong engagement, accountability, and service performance in a virtual contact center environment.
  • Improved team performance through targeted coaching and training initiatives, resulting in stronger sales conversions and customer satisfaction.
  • Recognized for effective leadership, employee development, and operational management within a fast-paced reservation and customer service environment.
  • Built a high-performing remote team culture, promoting collaboration, accountability, and consistent customer service excellence.

Education

Psychology

East-West University
Chicago, IL

Psychology

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL

COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Performance Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Customer Experience Optimization
  • Microsoft Outlook Calendar & Scheduling

Timeline

Sales Support Lead

AT&T
09.2023 - Current

Senior Retail Sales Consultant

AT&T
11.2016 - 09.2023

Reservations Contact Center Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
06.2012 - 11.2016

Psychology

East-West University

Psychology

Prairie State College

COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Johns Hopkins University