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Candice Powell

Houston,TX

Summary

Multi-talented Vice President with extensive experience in sales leadership and a proven track record of exceeding targets in the industrial sector. Recognized for strategic problem-solving abilities and exceptional skills in customer rapport building and business negotiation. Committed to implementing visionary plans that address both current and future market needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

The Pig Pen Inc
Houston, Texas
11.2014 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to develop effective sales plans.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to meet sales quotas.
  • Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
  • Implemented process changes to streamline sales department workflow.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions between customers and company representatives.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Designed incentive programs that motivated staff members while ensuring profitability targets were met.
  • Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to operations activities.
  • Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
  • Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Provided oversight of all departments in order to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
  • Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
  • Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
  • Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
  • Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
  • Developed effective sales strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and boost sales.
  • Collaborated and supported sales team to build sales pipeline.
  • Attended sales meetings to discuss strategies for increasing sales volume.
  • Assisted sales team by providing technical expertise during the sales process.
  • Exceeded sales goals.
  • Boosted monthly sales and exceeded lead conversion and sales goals.
  • Outperformed sales targets.
  • Worked closely with sales team members to create effective sales collateral.
  • Processed sales transactions accurately while achieving monthly sales goals.
  • Supported the sales team in developing strategies to increase sales revenue.
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies to increase commercial sales growth.

Reprographics and Bindery Equipment Operator

Morgan Stanley
Houston, Texas
09.2011 - 12.2014
  • Ensured that all jobs were completed within specified deadlines set by customers or management team members.
  • Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies used in the department.
  • Adjusted and maintained paper folding, cutting, binding, laminating, and other reprographics equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to job specifications.
  • Inspected output samples regularly to verify product quality standards are being met.
  • Set up finishing equipment such as folders, drills, punches, staplers. according to job requirements.
  • Collaborated with production staff to ensure efficient workflow throughout the department.
  • Checked customer orders for accuracy prior to production.
  • Cleaned and lubricated machinery as needed to maintain optimal performance levels.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when operating machinery.
  • Recorded information regarding job progress and any changes made during setup or operation process.
  • Stocked paper trays with different sizes of paper as needed for each job order.
  • Monitored the quality of finished products to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer specifications.
  • Organized work areas at the end of each shift ensuring that all materials are properly stored away from hazardous areas.
  • Repaired minor malfunctions on reprographic equipment using hand tools or replacement parts as required.
  • Maintained cleanliness of equipment and work area.
  • Performed routine maintenance on all machines in the bindery area.
  • Troubleshot problems with machines as needed to minimize downtime for repairs or maintenance.
  • Assisted with loading paper into feeders on automated cutters and collators.
  • Provided assistance in other departments when necessary during busy periods or times of high volume workloads.
  • Operated various types of copying and printing machines including digital presses and offset presses.
  • Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up.
  • Inspected finished products, bound and unbound items to identify defects or quality issues.
  • Completed high-quality work by performing bindery tasks according to job instructions and work orders.
  • Trimmed edges of books to size using cutting machines, book trimming machines or hand cutters.
  • Communicated with staff coordinate work, maintain efficiency and achieve production targets.

Receptionist Administrator

Kelly Services
Houston, Texas
06.2010 - 12.2011
  • Maintained an organized filing system for all employee records in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Participated in regular training sessions related to customer service best practices.
  • Managed the distribution of incoming mail, faxes, and packages.
  • Scheduled maintenance visits for office equipment such as computers or printers.
  • Assisted with coordination of events including booking venues, catering services.
  • Prepared documents such as reports, memos, letters, contracts, using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Provided support for executive staff members by scheduling appointments and organizing travel arrangements.
  • Ensured that reception area is kept safe at all times by monitoring security cameras.
  • Greeted visitors and customers warmly, offering refreshments as appropriate.
  • Coordinated meetings between internal departments and external partners and clients.
  • Organized daily office operations such as filing paperwork, ordering supplies, and setting up meeting spaces.
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, responding to customer queries or directing them to the relevant department.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ordered office supplies as needed and maintained inventory records.
  • Responded promptly to emails from customers and other departments within the organization.
  • Received parcels, routed mail and opened packages for staff.
  • Handled diverse needs for clients in-person, by phone or through email.
  • Performed data entry and other administrative tasks to support departments.
  • Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School
Port Arthur, TX
05-2000

Skills

  • Outstanding customer service
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Reliable team player
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • Adaptive
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office
  • Operate a forklift
  • Repair and rebuild hydraulic cylinders
  • Repair and rebuild multiple styles of pumps
  • Coating and roping of industrial pipeline pigs
  • Can successfully run a pipeline pig for pipeline cleanouts
  • Can break down and rebuild mandrel pigs, super pigs
  • Can read and understand manuals, and data schematics

Timeline

Vice President

The Pig Pen Inc
11.2014 - Current

Reprographics and Bindery Equipment Operator

Morgan Stanley
09.2011 - 12.2014

Receptionist Administrator

Kelly Services
06.2010 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School

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