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Cara Olinger

Mesa,AZ
Cara Olinger

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Corporate Graphics Commercial

Senior Sales Representative
08.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Forecasting sales, managing and establishing budgets, increased profitable individual sales growth annually based on trends and market conditions.
  • Manage new account acquisition including cold calls to meet monthly metrics by leveraging multiple marketing channels and sales techniques.
  • Partner with operations team to ensure on time delivery and clear communication thru production process.
  • Team leader for customer service and job planning department of 15 employees.
  • Optimized workflow processes and monitored weekly sales, employee training, continuous improvement and creating fun work environment.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions and provided leadership to sales team members.

Curves International

Area Director Franchise
08.2006 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Performed training and specialized in club operations and club operation management for 6 state territory of over 300 clubs.
  • Created and managed execution of club business plans to drive KPI results and maximize business opportunities, at individual club and territory levels.
  • Analyzed financial performance of area by monitoring budgets and expenses, reviewing monthly data and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Development of sales and marketing strategies for individual clubs to drive KPI results and maximize business opportunities.
  • Created and held engaging territory training from club level to regional sessions influencing KPI objectives, including owner meetings and club staff training.
  • Area Director and mentor with broad leadership and consulting expertise including team and project management, franchisee/franchisor relations. Ability to influence and get buy in of objectives.

Education

South Central College
North Mankato, MN

Associate's Degree, National DECA Honors from Sales And Marketing Management
05.1989

University Overview

Skills

  • Project management
  • Strategic analyzing
  • Critical thinking problem solving
  • Design and deliver training principles
  • Account management
  • New business opportunities
  • Innovative leadership skills
  • Client account management
  • Creative professional presenter
  • Strong in Microsoft Suite
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Sales forecasting

Certification

Lean management - 14 principles of the Toyota Way; Situational Leadership - Ken Blanchard; Train the Trainers - Ken Blanchard; One Minute Manager - Ken Blanchard

Interests

Reading, traveling, sports and outdoor activities

Timeline

Senior Sales Representative
Corporate Graphics Commercial
08.2013 - Current
Area Director Franchise
Curves International
08.2006 - 08.2013
South Central College
Associate's Degree, National DECA Honors from Sales And Marketing Management

Volunteer

Volunteer

Active community volunteer.

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