Daniel Poma
Ansonia,CT
Summary
Dynamic leader and top-performing sales professional with a proven track record at Crabtree Auto Mall, Power Home Remodeling, and Cellular Sales. Achieving the highest sales performance accolades, and earning customer loyalty through exceptional relationship building and sales expertise. Skilled in teamwork, collaboration, and complex problem-solving, consistently exceeding targets with a 80% closing percentage.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Cellular Sales
Shelton, CT
10.2018 - Current
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Consistently ranked in Top 10 for overall performance as rep for New York Metro Market
- Sales trainer/leader; have trained hundreds of sales reps on how to close and become efficient on the sales floor.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Kitchen Chef
Outriggers Restaurant
Stratford, CT
06.2013 - 02.2015
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing a diverse team of chefs and kitchen support staff.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Optimized food costs through careful ingredient sourcing and efficient preparation techniques.
- Led regular kitchen meetings to foster open communication among team members, resulting in enhanced teamwork dynamics.
- Ensured consistent quality across all dishes by implementing standardized recipes and closely monitoring preparation methods.
- Established strong relationships with local vendors, ensuring access to the freshest ingredients for daily use.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for improved efficiency and reduced food waste through diligent inventory management.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health code standards at all times.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication and top-notch service.
Marketing and Sales Manager
Power Home Remodeling Group
Trumbull, CT
07.2009 - 10.2013
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Top 10 Sales rep for overall performance in Connecticut Northeast Region
- 80% overall closing percentage
- Consistently demonstrated leadership and helped build winning culture
- Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
- Started in marketing department as field rep and earned various positions/titles and had different responsibilities such as creating work schedules for 10 person team and motivating while training new employees.
Sales Associate
Crabtree Auto Mall
Shelton, CT
06.2003 - 08.2007
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Top 10 Sales rep for overall performance in Connecticut Northeast Region
- 80% overall closing percentage
- Consistently demonstrated leadership and helped build winning culture
- Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
- Started in marketing department as field rep and earned various positions/titles and had different responsibilities such as creating work schedules for 10 person team and motivating while training new employees.
Education
3/4 College Course Work Completed - Marketing
Shelton High School
Shelton, CTSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent people skills
- Listening skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Reliable and punctual
- Relationship building
- Outgoing personality
- Sales expertise
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
Certified home sales consultant
Certified auto sales consultant
Certified sales consultant via Verizon
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sales Associate
Cellular Sales
10.2018 - Current
Kitchen Chef
Outriggers Restaurant
06.2013 - 02.2015
Marketing and Sales Manager
Power Home Remodeling Group
07.2009 - 10.2013
Sales Associate
Crabtree Auto Mall
06.2003 - 08.2007
3/4 College Course Work Completed - Marketing
Shelton High School