Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Darlene Payne

Darlene Payne

Sales Advisor/Demonstrator
Ft. Washington,MD

Summary

Experienced Sales Advisor successful at handling daily tasks such as merchandising, payment processing and documentation while excelling at customer service and revenue generation. Ready to leverage extensive experience in products and first-rate customer service skills. Multi-talented Sales Assistant adept at handling any store department. Talent for inventory management and documentation. Ambitious in advancing personal expertise and company sales performance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Sales Advisor/Product Demonstrator

Club Demonstration Services (CDS)
Lanham, MD
03.2024 - Current

Demonstrated product features and benefits to potential customers.

  • Gathered Costco customer feedback to improve sales strategies.
  • Assisted in the preparation of promotional materials and displays.
  • Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and connect with viable solutions.
  • Answered requests and concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

Electronic Instrument Technician

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Bladensburg, MD
06.2014 - 12.2017
  • Calibrated, tested and adjusted flowmeters to ensure accurate readings.
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, valves, switches, recorders and indicators.
  • Inspected measuring devices for accuracy against established standards.
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay up-to-date with current technologies related to instrumentation.
  • Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.

Information Support Analyst

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Laurel, MD
12.1999 - 06.2014
  • Provided technical support to customers via telephone and email, resolving complex software and hardware issues.
  • Answered questions regarding software functionality, troubleshooting hardware and software problems, and configuring system settings.
  • Monitored network performance, ensuring systems are functioning properly and responding in a timely manner.
  • Created detailed documentation for all support related tasks including problem resolution steps and best practices.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify trends or patterns that could indicate potential problems.
  • Provided training to end-users on the use of specific software applications or other IT related topics.
  • Supervised and maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD

Skills

  • Product Demonstrations
  • Upselling strategies
  • Proficient Customer Satisfaction
  • Sales Strategies
  • Customer service experience
  • Promotional expertise
  • Water/ Wastewater industry knowledge
  • Cash Handling

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

  • Electronic Technology
  • Sales
  • Customer Satisfaction

Timeline

Sales Advisor/Product Demonstrator

Club Demonstration Services (CDS)
03.2024 - Current

Electronic Instrument Technician

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
06.2014 - 12.2017

Information Support Analyst

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
12.1999 - 06.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences

Prince George's Community College
  • Electronic Technology
  • Sales
  • Customer Satisfaction
Darlene PayneSales Advisor/Demonstrator