DAWN CHRISTOPHER
1521 Martin Street Newberry ,SC
Summary
Sales experience:
Goal-oriented sales manager with experience in Coffee, food and beverage (looking to learn in new areas if the opportunity presents) industries and proven leadership skills and abilities. The experience includes many different coffee brands and brewing choices, vending and self checkout markets to include fresh food, frozen and prepackaged items and fruit. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent. Believe in "boots on the ground" mentality to grow client base. Attitude of "never meeting a stranger" and being able to meet and converse with all different clients, nationalities, businesses and walks of life.
Respiratory Therapy:
Certified Respiratory Therapist with extensive knowledge with Trauma, pediatrics, geriatrics and pulmonary function testing. Knowledgeable with ongoing cases of Asbestosis and the lifelong effects. Good communication skills with many walks of life and ages. Good while under pressure in life saving situations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
HCA Tomball
Tomball, TX
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Sales Manager
Accent Food Services
1331 N !st Street Bellaire TX
02.2013 - 06.2019
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Made at least 10 new "cold Calls" per week while following warm leads, and maintaining current clients.
- First year of sales, closed over $500,000.00 in new sales revenue
- Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
- Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching and analyzing competitor behavior.
- Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
Flight Attendant
Continental Airlines
Now United Airlines
04.1998 - 06.2007
- Ensured aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and safety guidance.
- Resolved passenger situations during flight involving disorderly passengers and medical emergencies.
- Answered passengers' questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.
- Ensure safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
- Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
- Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage stowage, and delivered onboard announcements.
- Served beverages and food items from refreshment cart and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers.
- Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment and seatbelts to inform and educate passengers prior to takeoff.
- Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
- Clearly explained and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures to passengers prior to takeoff.
- Facilitated boarding process by greeting passengers upon arrival to aircraft and providing direction to seats.
- Offered personalized assistance to children, elderly and passengers with special needs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Respiratory Therapist
Dr. Cary Fechter
Charleston, SC
08.1992 - 04.1998
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Performed Pulmonary Function testing with Plythsmography,
- Performed arterial Blood gas draws.
- Performed EKG's when needed,
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Universety of South Carolina
Columbia SC05.1994
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC05.1992
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include BLS, PALS and ACLS
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Sales Expertise
- Persuasive Negotiations
- Sales Territory Growth
- Account and Territory Management
- Sales Presentation and strong speaking skills in front of large audiences
- Negotiation skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Prospecting Skills
- Knowledgeable in use of Salesforce and using pipeline for new prospects
Affiliations
National Board for Respiratory care
Avid scuba diver, beginner sky diver, Equestrian
Driven individual to succeed over many genres of activities of life as well as professional life. I am always looking for new challenges and enjoy meeting new people. I enjoy the healthcare profession but i am looking to venture back into a sales role where there is more opportunity for growth as well as flexibility.
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Open water Diver
- Underwater photography
- Dive History Specialist
- Advanced Open water Diver
- Drift Dive Specialist
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
HCA Tomball
10.2022 - 06.2024
Sales Manager
Accent Food Services
02.2013 - 06.2019
Flight Attendant
Continental Airlines
04.1998 - 06.2007
Respiratory Therapist
Dr. Cary Fechter
08.1992 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Science -
Universety of South Carolina
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midlands Technical College