Deborah L. Padot
Theodore,Al
Summary
Motivated and performance-oriented professional with a proven track record overseeing daily operations for a high volume retail store in the home/building improvement industry. Achieved solid accomplishments in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency, strategic problem-solving skills, effective planning, and clear communication abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Professional
Mingledorffs HVAC
Mobile, AL
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Participated in industry training to expand network connections and generate new leads for the company.
- Conducted regular professional development to stay current on industry advancements.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in current product offerings by studying market patterns.
Commercial Sales Specialist
Lowe's Home Improvement
Mobile, AL
01.2016 - 09.2023
- Commercial Sales Specialist with Lowe's
- This position allows me to generate new and existing sales with commercial and residential contractors.
- Managed quoting, ordering, and shipping logistics to meet customer needs and deadlines.
- Demonstrated achievements in surpassing objectives regularly.
- Consistently met and beat sales and profit budget's
- Number one in District and Regional Sale's
- Successful in bringing in large customer accounts and maintaining that customers needs and requirement's
- International Sales Liaison
- Government Contract Sales Specialist
Assistant Store Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
Mobile, AL
01.2003 - 09.2016
- Managed daily operations and financial accountability to optimize profitability.
- Led training and development initiatives for staff associates and department managers.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and operational protocols.
- Consistently exceeded performance benchmarks on assigned tasks.
- Regularly surpassed set budget expectations.
- Mentored staff to become Team Leaders and Managers.
- Managed oversight on payroll leverage for effective monitoring.
- Fostered transparent communication among sales associates.
Co-owner and Operator
Rain Tech Sprinkler and Landscape, Inc
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Responsibilities included all secretarial and accounting duties to include: general office procedures, typing filing, answering incoming phone calls, data entry
- Accounting duties included: weekly payroll, monthly IRS payroll tax deposits, quarterly tax reports and year end tax preparation
Education
Northeast High School
Saint Petersburg Florida Skills
- Employee Relations
- Policy / Procedure Control
- Dept Performance Evaluations
- Mentorship & Development
- Merchandise Display
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Relations
- Customer Relations
- International Sales
Professional Development And Associations
- Lowe's Departmental Specialty Product Training Programs
- Lowe's Department Manager Training Program
- Lowe's Entry Level Management Training Program
- Lowe's Management Training Program
- Mingledorffs Counter Attack Training
- Mingledorffs - HVAC Training on Products
Timeline
Inside Sales Professional
Mingledorffs HVAC
09.2023 - 03.2025
Commercial Sales Specialist
Lowe's Home Improvement
01.2016 - 09.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
01.2003 - 09.2016
Co-owner and Operator
Rain Tech Sprinkler and Landscape, Inc
01.1993 - 01.2003
Northeast High School