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Deron Blackman

Roseville,MI

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Sales Manager

Best Buy
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • 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.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.

Account Manager

iVideo Technologies
Middleburg Heights, OH
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Engineer systems for residential and commercial clients and build relationships with manufacturers.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Oversaw new business development and customer servicing.

Sales Supervisor

Best Buy
Parma, OH
05.2012 - 11.2017
  • Customer service excellence, Sales skills, Problem solving, Merchandising.
  • Effectively coached team members to reach weekly and monthly sales goals.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Promoted exceptional customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets

Marketing Specialist

BDS Marketing LLC
Roseville, Troy, MI
10.2011 - 09.2016


  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
  • Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.

Education

Bachelor's - Business Administration

Grantham University
2015

Associate's - Accounting

Macomb Community College
2005

Skills

  • Shipping and Receiving Oversight
  • Store Organization
  • Strategic Business Initiatives
  • Sales Statistics Analysis
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Merchandise Promotion and Display
  • Scheduling and Time-Tracking
  • Team Recruiting and Onboarding
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Professional Relationships
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Operating Procedures and Policies

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Design Sales Manager

Best Buy
06.2018 - 12.2019

Account Manager

iVideo Technologies
06.2017 - 07.2018

Sales Supervisor

Best Buy
05.2012 - 11.2017

Marketing Specialist

BDS Marketing LLC
10.2011 - 09.2016

Bachelor's - Business Administration

Grantham University

Associate's - Accounting

Macomb Community College
Deron Blackman