Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Vietnam Veteran 1966 to 1969
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CHARLES S ADAMS

VICTORVILLE,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at The Willis Group, adept in customer service and problem-solving. Excelled in roles requiring excellent communication and teamwork, notably enhancing sales performance by implementing innovative strategies. Achieved significant lead conversion increases, demonstrating a friendly, positive attitude and a commitment to collaborative success.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Signature Gathering

The Willis Group
10.2019 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

ESL Teacher

The Teacher Agency
05.2005 - 10.2018
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
  • Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.

I am not interested in doing any teaching

Telesales Executive

Stan Adams Productions
02.1982 - 05.2003
  • Collaborated with team members to increase overall sales performance, sharing best practices and offering support where needed.
  • Implemented creative cold-calling techniques that resulted in higher lead conversion and increased overall sales.
  • Managed a database of leads, ensuring timely follow-up calls and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on product knowledge and enhance selling skills.

Education

Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

TEFl International
Pattaya Thailand
05-2005

Radio And Television Broadcasting

Professional Institute of Broadcasting
Portland, OR
04-1996

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
06-1973

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

TESOL CERTIFICATE

Vietnam Veteran 1966 to 1969

I Enlisted in the Army in FEB 1966, went to Vietnam in July of that year (My Asian Vacation) returning to Ft Lewis in July of 1967, where I was stationed until April of 1968, when I volunteered for a 2nd tour, I returned in late May 1968 until July 1969.

During my time there I served in:  Cam Ranh Bay, Saigon, Vung Tau, Bien Hoa, and Long Binh.


In my first tour I worked in Supply, When I returned I worked in Personnel, my duties included typing orders, court martial, eventually becoming the battalion personnel sergeant, the rising to The Group Headquarters as the Group Personnel Staff NCO, my duties included visiting and inspecting battalion personnel sections to make sure they we doing their jobs correctly, making personnel decisions on assignments, supervising 6 clerks and keeping track on their work making sure it was up to date.

Timeline

Signature Gathering

The Willis Group
10.2019 - Current

ESL Teacher

The Teacher Agency
05.2005 - 10.2018

Telesales Executive

Stan Adams Productions
02.1982 - 05.2003

Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

TEFl International

Radio And Television Broadcasting

Professional Institute of Broadcasting

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Portland Community College
CHARLES S ADAMS