CAROL CARNEY
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Motivated Sales Professional Providing World Class Customer Service
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Sales Assistant
New Home Star – Inspired Homes
Lee Summit, Mo.
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted realtors for builder providing on-site assistance in model home for walk in potential buyers.
- Qualified buyers needs/wants and provided lead cards for realtor follow-up.
- Maintained inventory of print handouts of available properties and community information.
- Acquired Kansas Real Estate License while acting as sales assistant.
Advertising Sales Representative
ABC Tabletop Advertising/Sedalia, Mo
KS/ MO
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Served as liaison between restaurants and local businesses to create tabletop advertising platform.
- Met with and sold restaurant owners on partnership benefits utilizing video testimonials and table customization presentation to secure 3 year advertising agreement.
- Aggressively canvassed local businesses selling ad space for each project.
- Skillfully positioned, to both restaurants and advertisers, the long term benefits of the collaboration.
- Assisted in ad design, table design, and table top installation to insure client satisfaction.
- Successfully completed 5 projects in 12 months generating gross sales of $200K.
Retail Sales Associate
Alysa Rene Boutique
Leawood, KS
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
Optical Sales Representative
Safilo Eyewear
KS/MO KC Metro
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Marketed eyewear portfolio including brands Jimmy Choo, Rag & Bone, Banana Republic, Fossil, Max Mara, Juicy Couture to optical practices for Italian manufacturer of quality eyewear.
- Maintained 8 week travel rotation throughout KS and MO servicing account territory.
- Informed opticians of available promotions or discounts regularly, driving additional sales opportunities while enhancing consumer loyalty.
- Increased dormant brand Rag & Bone 2000% over prior years sales.
- Recognized for being 1 of 4 to exceed 100% growth in Q1 2021 achieving 126% increase YTD vs LYTD.
Advertising Account Representative
Splurge Magazine, Wichita, KS
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Sold ad programs to businesses for local lifestyle publication.
- Conducted thorough market research presenting tailored advertising solutions
- Daily activity consisted of cold calling via walk ins or phone calls. Utilized conversational approach to fact finding and position advantages of ad programs.
- Responsible for the collection of artwork and ad content for graphics to insure client satisfaction on final product.
- First month sold 8 new partnerships including luxury auto dealership valued at 30K
- Grew customer revenue base 100% after 2 months of tenure.
Advertising Account Representative
DexYP / ATT Advertising Solutions, Wichita, KS
07.2004 - 10.2017
- Created budget advertising campaigns to help businesses grow their revenue using print, mailers, website creation, SEM/SEO, on-line display,, reputation management and the Complete Business Management app THRYV.
- Responsible for growing book of business by maintaining/upselling existing clients while simultaneously canvassing for new business opportunities.
- Collaborated with digital program managers to insure accurate product implementation, review reporting and ensure continued on-line lead targets.
- Maintained regular client touchpoints to review product reporting through phone calls, emails and drop ins.
- Utilized Salesforce to track sales lead progress and to assist with accurate forecasting.
- Recognized as multi-year New Business Leader.
- Qualified CEO Presidents Club 2005,2006,2009,2010,2011,2012, 2014, 2016.
Kitchen/Bath Cabinet Sales
The Cramer Company
03.2002 - 03.2003
- Sold kitchen and bath cabinetry to builders, remodelers, and homeowners
- Prospected daily focusing on home builders to secure growth of repeat builder revenue
- Worked collaboratively in team environment to fit space specifications and cost effective solutions
- Nurtured damaged commercial division to growth through persistent builder communication
- Reactivated 10 builder accounts achieving $300k in sales after 6 mo
- Affiliation.
Owner/Operator
Be Civilized Interiors, Wichita, KS
03.2003 - 06.2004
- Planned and opened small upscale furniture and home accessories store featuring a mix of new, antique and estate pieces
- Conducted on-site home consults to assess customers space usage, budget, and style preferences
- Communicated design concepts aligning with customers’ specifications to assist in one piece or full room renovations
- Completed basement project for local Dentist
- Lead project and assisted with selections of flooring, countertops, cabinets, lighting, furniture, art, and accessories
- Hired and oversaw contractors and managed project from start to finish
- Recognized in Wichita Eagle newspaper in spotlight editorial.
Education
Interior Design -
Chamberlain School of Retailing
B.A. Psychology -
University of Kansas
Skills
Consultative Selling
Relationship Builder
Problem Solver
Attention to Detail
Goal Oriented
Teamwork
Certification
Licensed Realtor, Kansas
Languages
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Real Estate Sales Assistant
New Home Star – Inspired Homes
11.2022 - 03.2023
Advertising Sales Representative
ABC Tabletop Advertising/Sedalia, Mo
07.2021 - 11.2022
Retail Sales Associate
Alysa Rene Boutique
05.2021 - 07.2021
Optical Sales Representative
Safilo Eyewear
09.2018 - 04.2021
Advertising Account Representative
Splurge Magazine, Wichita, KS
06.2018 - 07.2020
Advertising Account Representative
DexYP / ATT Advertising Solutions, Wichita, KS
07.2004 - 10.2017
Owner/Operator
Be Civilized Interiors, Wichita, KS
03.2003 - 06.2004
Kitchen/Bath Cabinet Sales
The Cramer Company
03.2002 - 03.2003
Interior Design -
Chamberlain School of Retailing
B.A. Psychology -
University of Kansas