Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
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Corey Griffey

Zephyrhills,FL

Summary

Motivated sales professional with a strong background in customer service and sales, skilled in building relationships and understanding client needs. Coachable and driven, as well as possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Interested in pursuing a new career path and growing within a challenging dynamic environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Sales Specialist

Lightstyle Of Tampa Bay
08.2021 - Current
  • Exceeded sales targets through effective communication, product knowledge, and persuasive negotiation skills.
  • Trained and mentored sales associates, ensuring store readiness by managing opening and closing procedures
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, building and cultivating strong relationships with our customers.
  • Scheduled installations and monitored sales orders from initiation to completion, ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Initiated process improvements leading to higher productivity levels and increased efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions and communications with our clients using Tagntrac system as well as Microsoft Outlook.

Installation Technician

Affordable Office Systems
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Completed installations within deadlines, adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.
  • Loading and unloading furniture from trucks, securing during transit
  • Preparing the job site for installation, assembling and installing furniture
  • Actively participated in team meetings, contributing valuable input toward process improvements and increased productivity.

Service Advisor

Jim Browne Chrysler Jeep Dodge
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Educated customers on proper vehicle maintenance, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and loyalty.
  • Advised clients on their vehicle service needs, presented cost estimates to clients while upselling products and services
  • Followed up with customers, arranged for transportation and collected payments
  • Always achieved top performance marks on customer satisfaction surveys.

Claims Adjuster

Assurant (The Warranty Group)
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Handled up to 25 claims per day with service advisors, managing incoming calls to verify and apply coverages
  • Assessed and approved or denied service requests based on coverages and warranty service contracts
  • Handled each claim quickly and efficiently, opening and closing while on phone call

Express Service Advisor

Jim Browne Chrysler Jeep Dodge
05.2017 - 07.2018
  • Greeted customers on arrival, assessed service needs and determined if express services required or appropriate
  • Handled express service orders, managed the process and ensured timely return to the customer
  • Successful upselling of products and services
  • Collaborated with technicians to ensure timely completion of service tasks, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.

Retail Sales Associate

Team-Up Tampa Bay Inc.
05.2012 - 02.2018
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.

Education

General Studies

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Diploma -

Chamberlain High School
Tampa, FL
01.2013

Skills

  • Objection handling
  • Strategic Prospecting
  • Customer Retention
  • Upselling strategies
  • Problem-Solving
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Task Prioritization
  • Team building
  • Interpersonal Skills

Accomplishments

  • Sold $1.3 million in merchandise individually in 2023
  • Achieved sales lead status in first year of employment
  • Promoted from retail floor sales to builder contract sales


References

Connor Neglio Sun Toyota (813) 493-2346 

Carson White Lightstyle of Tampa Bay (217) 512-1612


Timeline

Lead Sales Specialist

Lightstyle Of Tampa Bay
08.2021 - Current

Installation Technician

Affordable Office Systems
07.2020 - 01.2021

Service Advisor

Jim Browne Chrysler Jeep Dodge
10.2019 - 05.2020

Claims Adjuster

Assurant (The Warranty Group)
09.2018 - 09.2019

Express Service Advisor

Jim Browne Chrysler Jeep Dodge
05.2017 - 07.2018

Retail Sales Associate

Team-Up Tampa Bay Inc.
05.2012 - 02.2018

General Studies

Hillsborough Community College

Diploma -

Chamberlain High School
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