Carol Sanderson
Grand Rapids,Michigan
Summary
Energetic, caring and motivated sales professional with expertise in relationship building and communication. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals and growing business with an emphasis on superior customer service. Adept at scheduling and time management. Known for my excellent research abilities and creative lead generation. Dedicated, reliable and ready to serve customers and make an immediate impact.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Preschool Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
- Provide support and reinforce learning through instructional activities and play in Pre-K class.
- Responsible for assisting with the care and instruction of students with Autism.
- Provide constant patience, love, empathy and caring while letting students explore their creativity.
- Assist students with problem solving and relationship building.
Owner/Operator
Tidy Up Cleaning
01.2015 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies to secure long term clients.
- Coordinated with property management companies to coordinate rental deep clean turnovers.
- Supervised and trained contractors on proper cleaning/disinfecting procedures and client specific requirements.
Account Manager
Notions Marketing
- Used unique research techniques to find new leads worldwide.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication about new products and creative marketing ideas.
- Maintained detailed, up-to-date client information using CRM software.
- Attended trade shows and industry events to promote company and secure new clients.
- Traveled to clients locations nationwide to assist with store set up of new products.
- Maintained current knowledge of fast pace changes in marketplace.
Consultant
Independant Sales Representative
- Successfully used my personal experience and knowledge being gluten free to secure accounts with local bakeries.
- Enhanced client sales by researching and calling on local businesses and educating them on the gluten free market and products I offered.
- Identified potential gluten free products and assisted clients with proper testing and labeling.
- Successfully negotiated the purchase of a bakery by an interested manufacturer.
- Collaborated with client, marketing experts and gluten free chefs to create new products.
- Attended trade shows to promote products and secure new clients.
Co-owner/Office Manager
I Ross Dental Laboratory
- Participated in daily activities at dental laboratory with ex-husband.
- Communicated with clients to ensure proper treatment planning and scheduling.
- Researched and negotiated contracts with suppliers.
- Ordered and maintained inventory.
- Compiled tax forms.
- Performed bookkeeping duties by preparing checks for payables, reconciling bank accounts and updating accounts receivables.
- Created and maintained laboratory budget to insure short term and long term goals while meeting operational needs.
Account Manager
Canon Inc, Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Dun & Bradstreet
- Consistently exceeded sales goals resulting in multiple awards.
- Secured new clients through daily cold calling.
- Actively participated in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.
Education
BA - Marketing
Michigan State University
Skills
- Client relationship building and management
- Sales negotiation
- Sales strategy development
- Strong work ethic
- Confident decision making
- Dependable and reliable
- Excellent verbal, written and in person communication
- Able to handle multiple projects and responsibilities
- Quick learner and excellent researcher
- CRM/ACT
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with contractors to implement and build a dental lab in Michigan, while living in California.
- ADP - Top regional/district sales awards.
- Dun & Bradstreet - part of team that sold and implemented first every cable tv ads.
- Successfully negotiated sales of gluten free bakery to manufacturer.
- CPR certification
- Certified Life Coach
- Kent ISD Special Education training
Community Service
- Cub/Boy Scout Den Leader
- Children's program coordinator at Keystone church
- Volunteer In The Image
- Inner City Outreach
Timeline
Associate Preschool Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
Owner/Operator
Tidy Up Cleaning
01.2015 - 12.2024
Account Manager
Notions Marketing
Consultant
Independant Sales Representative
Co-owner/Office Manager
I Ross Dental Laboratory
Account Manager
Canon Inc, Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Dun & Bradstreet
BA - Marketing
Michigan State University
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