Summary
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Doreen Linder

Doreen Linder

Pawhuska,OK

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive skill in managing personnel and sales operations. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting other staff members. She is an encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Doreen has worked in the political and private sector. She has been on many campaign staffs in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well as being a Committeewoman. In Oklahoma, she continues volunteer work in politics as a State Committeewoman and President of the Green Country Republican Women's Club.

Her volunteer work continued even as she worked in the private sector. She became a Sales Representative for Midwest CBK, a wholesale gift and clothing line. The first year she was with the company, she raised the Tulsa Area 150% by constant contact with current customers and opening 88 new accounts in the region.

Continuing to use her sales skills for her own business named Salt Creek in Pawhuska, OK. Her business would make an average of $30,000 a month in online and in person sales. She trained her staff to sell also, having staff meetings once a week and having them shadow her on the sales floor.

Work History

Retail Business Owner

Salt Creek Marketplace
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Sales Associate

Midwest CBK
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Answered customer questions about merchandise.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Raise the company 150% in Tulsa territory first year with the company
  • Opened 103 new accounts
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Maintained company's social media presence by posting messages, answering posts, and monitoring responses.
    increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.

Campaign Vote for Business Program

US Chamber Of Commerce
11.2008 - 01.2010
  • Worked with US Chamber of Commerce Members to promote pro business candidates.
  • Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
  • Ran Events
  • Listened to clients about there issues of business concern.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management

Eastern University, Wayne, PA
06.2001

Skills

  • Records Organization and Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Negotiation
  • Driven and Determined
  • Articulate Communication
  • Professional Networking
  • New Business Development
  • Clientele Management
  • Listening to and solving clients problems

Timeline

Retail Business Owner - Salt Creek Marketplace
01.2018 - 01.2023
Sales Associate - Midwest CBK
09.2016 - 01.2018
Campaign Vote for Business Program - US Chamber Of Commerce
11.2008 - 01.2010
Eastern University - Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management
Doreen Linder