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Chelsea Buchanan

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Accomplished Account Manager with 10 plus years of expertise in customer relations, problem solving, and business development. Proven track record of client retention and acquisition through education and exemplary service. Skilled in establishing priorities, collaboration, and meeting performance goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Account Manager

GSP Retail
05.2023 - 05.2024

• Supervised nationwide print projects which included promotional material and commercial signage.
• Collaborated with large vendors and clients(Circle K, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Celsius, Mars etc) to meet their marketing needs.
• Directed designers and print production staff.
• Sought out new business opportunities.
• Processed all account related invoicing and billing investigations.

Account Manager

Hinderer + Muhlich
05.2022 - 05.2023

• Successfully supervised 125+ customer accounts (BMW, Cadillac, Visa, Mastercard, Nordstrom, Macy's, Stanley Black & Decker etc).
• Managed the book of silicone die accounts and all credit/debit card die accounts for North and South America.
• Handled all freight and shipping logistics for international orders.
• Priced projects and supervised every order through production until arrival at customer facility.
• Processed all account related invoicing and billing investigations.
• Trained new hires on billing procedure, accounting software, order processing, and freight logistics.

Lead Quality Assurance Specialist

Amazon
10.2020 - 04.2022

• Neutralize issues that slow down daily production in the department.
• Perform outbound shipment audits.
• Assess damaged product.
• Actively Train Tier I associates daily.

Studio Manager

LA Bikini
02.2020 - 09.2020

• Supervised a skilled staff of Estheticians.
• Completed biweekly payroll, employee scheduling and inventory.
• Instituted monthly employee reviews.
• Hired and trained new employees.
• Maintained strict protocols of cleanliness according to the NC State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.
(Business closure due to COVID-19.)

Account Manager

A Step Above Limousine
09.2018 - 01.2020

• CRM management for sales leads.
• Created all Social Media content.
• Tracked drivers and logistics around flights.
• Supervised larger fleet events and wedding transportation.
• Trained new associates on sales techniques, scheduling software, dispatch logistics, billing and accounting.

Independent Stylist/Small Business Entrepreneur

Self Employed
01.2013 - 09.2018

• Haircuts, hair color, make up and special event styling.
• Social Media Management.
• Exceptional customer service at all times.

Hairstylist/Sales Associate

Salon Cielo
05.2011 - 01.2013

• Haircuts, color and other spa services.
• Educated clients and met monthly product sales goals.

Assistant Retail Sales Manager

Sally Beauty
07.2009 - 05.2011

• Completed weekly inventory.
• Made cash and check bank deposits.
• Trained new hires.

Education

Cosmetology Degree

Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC
04.2011

High School Diploma

Metrolina Christian Academy
Indian Trail, NC
05.2009

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Workload Prioritization
  • Problem Solving
  • Marketing
  • Presentations
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Accounting
  • Business Development
  • Telecommunications
  • Data Analysis
  • Computer Literacy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Customer Support
  • Data Analysis
  • Computer Literacy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Customer Support
  • Data Analysis
  • Computer Literacy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Customer Support

Timeline

Corporate Account Manager

GSP Retail
05.2023 - 05.2024

Account Manager

Hinderer + Muhlich
05.2022 - 05.2023

Lead Quality Assurance Specialist

Amazon
10.2020 - 04.2022

Studio Manager

LA Bikini
02.2020 - 09.2020

Account Manager

A Step Above Limousine
09.2018 - 01.2020

Independent Stylist/Small Business Entrepreneur

Self Employed
01.2013 - 09.2018

Hairstylist/Sales Associate

Salon Cielo
05.2011 - 01.2013

Assistant Retail Sales Manager

Sally Beauty
07.2009 - 05.2011

Cosmetology Degree

Stanly Community College

High School Diploma

Metrolina Christian Academy
Chelsea Buchanan