Karen J. Browne
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Seeking employment to which, I will be able to utilize my past experiences as well as allow me grow with a reputable company that offers advancement opportunities. My extensive experience working with the general public can provide a great asset to prospective employers
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
The Lamp Niche
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Custom design table lamps and assist customers in selections for high end lamp shades.
- Also manage business with marketing and setting up new displays throughout the showroom.
- Order and select new inventory for retail business.
- Work with our electricians to restore chandeliers and table lamps & electrical needs to source others in the Myrtle Beach area.
- Operate showroom for owner to operate her second location.
Manager
Coastal Wine Boutique
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Manage wine bar full time and order inventory for consumers to do wine tastings and purchase bottles of wine from all over the world.
- Handle all money and deposits for owner.
- Maintain and ensure all food and beverage products are ordered and updated for quality.
- Stock and order inventory for boutique such as wine accessories and various gift product.
Sales Associate
Carolina Vino LLC
Greenville, SC
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed regular sales calls on a weekly basis and built new accounts for company.
- Set up wine tastings and marketing materials for liquor stores and restaurants.
- Work in getting meetings set up with resorts and various hotel to sell private label wines.
- Outlined price quotations, and delivery procedures once wine is delivered to restaurants or hotels.
Buyer/Business Manager/Owner
Harmony Junction Auto Auction
Harmony, PA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsibilities included purchasing vehicle inventory from various auto auctions.
- Sold used car warranties and worked with local banks to secure loans.
- Handled transactions up to 25K in cash or credit.
- Additional responsibilities included maintaining business website and accounts receivable & payable.
Outside Sales Representative
Manheim Pittsburgh Auto Auction
Cranberry, PA
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Responsible for promoting company services to car dealerships throughout Western Pennsylvania.
- Achieved or exceeded all company goals each quarter.
- Assessed client needs and recommended our product services.
Lighting Consultant/Designer
Sterling Lite
Cranberry, PA
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Assisted customers with blueprints and layout of lighting in homes and businesses.
- Consulted with Electricians and consumers on proper product usage.
- Handled all cash and credit transactions.
- Achieved total customer satisfaction levels.
- Worked with new home builders on customer homes along with their customers.
Sales & Marketing Coordinator/ Executive Assistant to CEO
Emess-Alsy Lighting Company
Ellwood City, PA
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Developed point of purchase packaging as well as new catalogs.
- Assisted with new store setups, and product displays for trade shows at High Point, NC and Dallas Trade Show.
- Prepared cost analysis reports for lighting divisions.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for Chairmen & C.E.O and planned all subsidiary meetings at us office.
- Provided liaison to sales & manufacturing.
Education
H.S., Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Ellwood City, PABS -
Carlow University
Courses - Residential Lighting
B.C.C.C.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Windows 10
- Quick Books
- Intuit
- Square POS
Training
- Microsoft Office Training, Beaver Falls, PA
- Customer Service Sales Techniques, Manheim Auto Auction, Cranberry, PA
- Association Seminar, American Lighting, Chicago, IL
Timeline
Manager
The Lamp Niche
01.2019 - 01.2023
Manager
Coastal Wine Boutique
01.2016 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
Carolina Vino LLC
01.2015 - 01.2016
Buyer/Business Manager/Owner
Harmony Junction Auto Auction
01.2006 - 01.2008
Outside Sales Representative
Manheim Pittsburgh Auto Auction
01.2001 - 01.2006
Lighting Consultant/Designer
Sterling Lite
01.1997 - 01.2001
Sales & Marketing Coordinator/ Executive Assistant to CEO
Emess-Alsy Lighting Company
01.1993 - 01.1997
H.S., Diploma -
Lincoln High School
BS -
Carlow University
Courses - Residential Lighting
B.C.C.C.
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