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Chris Hanson

Sidney,ME

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Account Manager

Verizon Wireless
01.2022 - Current


  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.

General Manager

Verizon Wireless
09.2019 - 01.2022


  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Assistant Store Manager

Verizon Wireless
09.2015 - 09.2019
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Sales Representative

Verizon Wireless
01.2012 - 09.2013
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.

CATV Installer

Adelphia/Time Warner Cable
04.2003 - 12.2011
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP, and CTI applications.
  • Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME
05.2001

Skills

  • Preparing Proposals
  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • Prospecting and Cold Calling
  • Effective Project Management
  • Salesforce Software
  • New Territory Penetration
  • Client Base Retention
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Hosting Meetings
  • Communication Skills
  • Team Training
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Business Account Manager

Verizon Wireless
01.2022 - Current

General Manager

Verizon Wireless
09.2019 - 01.2022

Assistant Store Manager

Verizon Wireless
09.2015 - 09.2019

Sales Representative

Verizon Wireless
01.2012 - 09.2013

CATV Installer

Adelphia/Time Warner Cable
04.2003 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Maine At Farmington
Chris Hanson