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Education
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Derek Threats

Manchester,CT

Summary

I am a motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.

I have over 20 years experience in the workforce dealing with mostly sales or customer service related issues. I am comfortable problem solving and being a mediator between different parties.

Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

Talented Department Manager promoting excellent service, employee development and interpersonal skills coupled with more than 9 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people of all personalities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Vixxo
Bloomfield, CT
05.2023 - 03.2026

Facility Management Lead with experience managing service operations and client relationships for large national accounts at Vixxo Corporation. Responsible for coordinating repair and maintenance services between third-party vendors and corporate clients, ensuring timely communication, accurate service tracking, and high-quality customer support. Skilled in maintaining professional relationships with vendors and clients, processing invoices, managing repair data within company systems, and serving as a primary point of contact for service-related issues. Strong background in multitasking, problem-solving, and delivering efficient operational support in a fast-paced environment.

Direct Sales Agent

Trinity Solar
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Prepared analyses of customer's current and projected electrical usage, demonstrating financial return on investment via new system introduction.
  • Discussed solar benefits with customers and drew comparisons with power company rates and drawbacks.
  • Gave smooth and successful presentations at customer locations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team.

Direct Sales

Erie Metal Roofing
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.

Department Manager

Lowes Companies Inc
11.2015 - 05.2021
  • Identified and diminished performance gaps by coaching and supervising 4 subordinates.
  • Assigned work to team members based on company needs, personal strengths and job knowledge.
  • Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.

Sales Specialist OPE

Lowes Companies Inc
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
  • Demonstrated product features using in store items
  • Listened to customer needs and proposed matching solutions from company to help them with their lawncare.
  • Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.

Customer Service Associate

Lowes Companies Inc
03.2013 - 01.2015
  • Responded resourcefully to customer requests and concerns.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through acknowledgement, communication and commitment to quality.

Store Manager

Subway
03.2005 - 02.2013
  • Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Oversaw employee scheduling and payroll processing to guide operations.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Springfield High School Of Science And Technology
Springfield, MA
2003

Liberal Arts

University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

Business Management

American International College
Springfield, MA

Skills

  • Staff education and training
  • Customer service
  • Complaint resolution
  • Account Management
  • Inventory management
  • Data entry
  • People-oriented
  • Goal-oriented
  • Computer literate
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Planning and organization
  • Sales and marketing

Accomplishments

  • Achieved status as number 1 EPP seller in the region.
  • exceeded sales expectations 31 out of 36 months while being a sales specialist
  • exceeded margin goal by 2 percent while a department manager

Timeline

Account Manager

Vixxo
05.2023 - 03.2026

Direct Sales Agent

Trinity Solar
11.2021 - 04.2023

Direct Sales

Erie Metal Roofing
05.2021 - 11.2021

Department Manager

Lowes Companies Inc
11.2015 - 05.2021

Sales Specialist OPE

Lowes Companies Inc
01.2015 - 11.2016

Customer Service Associate

Lowes Companies Inc
03.2013 - 01.2015

Store Manager

Subway
03.2005 - 02.2013

High School Diploma - undefined

Springfield High School Of Science And Technology

Liberal Arts

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

Business Management

American International College
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