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Catherine Harlamert

Lewisburg

Summary

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

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Order Analyst

Auto Valve, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
  • Portal review/maintenance for new orders, P.O.'s engineering changes/modifications and approvals.
  • Contract review: New Client Orders.
  • Change Order review and compliance: (customer presentation).
  • Long Term Agreement review for order changes and customer approval.
  • Engineering Change Requests review for order changes and customer approval.
  • Coordinator (led) for weekly team meeting: Discussed and reviewed contract fluidity and also ensured all (signed) Purchase orders parameters are met, and moving efficiently through all departments and channels.

Sales Coordinator

Auto Valve, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • Led weekly and daily meetings to ensure all sales representatives are meeting expected daily KPI's.
  • Relaying of key topics, need and expectations from Executive meeting to all sales team members.
  • Performed annual evaluations, expectations, and goals for all sales team members.
  • Ensured that all sales team members comply, follow and adhere to all company guidelines, tactics/methods, and values.
  • Enforcement of any disciplinary actions (if needed)

ex. verbal/written warnings, Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) initiation, employment termination.

  • Delivery of weekly reports to Executive administration regarding all Sales team members performance, achieved/ met or surpassed goals and all sales metrics.
  • Kept detailed records of sales and customer information in CRM software, updating database regularly to maintain top-notch service.
  • Improved productivity by increasing customer communication and responding to feedback.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Compiled client profiles and entered information into operating system.
  • Maintained long-term relationships with high net-worth clients.
  • Handled customer inquiries by staying up-to-date on market and industry trends and finding unique solutions to issues.
  • Prepared pricing strategies for current customers to enhance sales and increase profitability.
  • Deployed and assessed strategies for retaining customers and maximizing account servicing opportunities to promote revenue consistency.

Sales Representative

Auto Valve , Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
  • Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Administered ECR for customer approval, including portal uploads for secured information.
  • Administered RMA's for inventory returns included research on all returned inventory (before return occurred), and data entry of all RMA's in company database for tracking and records.

Sales Representative

Gapi USA
12.2016 - 08.2021
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Handling of inventory reviews and placement of international PO orders.
  • Order entry of all customer PO's, handling of all customer quoting and products inquiries, (SAE/ASTMD) specifications and confirmations.
  • Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.

Sales Manager

Jostens/Neff Motivation
07.2006 - 12.2016
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
  • Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, school districts, colleges/universities, and private teams, sports clubs and vendors.
  • coordinated visits and Sales training meeting/seminars to national branch offices.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Tomasco
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Completed all safety inspections and ensured Federally mandated specifications were established, met, and maintained. (80 and 800 ton Press machines)


Quality Control Inspector

PCI Manaufacturing Solutions
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.

Customer Service Specialist

Union City Body Company
01.1997 - 02.2003
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Complied with company policies and procedures by encouraging positive and effective work environment among employees.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.

Education

High School Diploma -

Union City Community High School
Union City, IN

Associate of Science - EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) **expired**

Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH
04.1999

Skills

  • Customer Interaction
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Material Logistics
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Data Verification
  • Order Entry
  • Computer System Design
  • Corrective Actions
  • Downstream Processing
  • Performance Improvement
  • Project Requirements
  • Special Projects
  • Client Information Database Systems
  • Administrative Support
  • Client Correspondence
  • Account Issues
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Systems Analysis
  • Billing Procedures
  • Schematic Design
  • Database Updates
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Revenue Quotas
  • Team Meetings
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Document Organization
  • Software Applications
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Customer Order Tracking
  • Data Integrity
  • Office Support
  • Legal Documentation
  • Digital Filing
  • Efficient Data Entry
  • Prepare Shipping Documents
  • Client Financial Status Assessment

Timeline

Division Order Analyst

Auto Valve, Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Sales Coordinator

Auto Valve, Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Sales Representative

Auto Valve , Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Sales Representative

Gapi USA
12.2016 - 08.2021

Sales Manager

Jostens/Neff Motivation
07.2006 - 12.2016

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Tomasco
01.2004 - 01.2006

Quality Control Inspector

PCI Manaufacturing Solutions
01.2003 - 01.2004

Customer Service Specialist

Union City Body Company
01.1997 - 02.2003

High School Diploma -

Union City Community High School

Associate of Science - EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) **expired**

Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Catherine Harlamert