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Dorothy Swan

Buffalo

Summary

Outgoing and results-driven individual excelling in communication and relationship-building. Possesses foundational knowledge of sales techniques and adept at leveraging persuasive communication and negotiation skills. Committed to driving revenue growth and fostering customer satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Cosmetologist

Self-Employed
10.2018 - Current
  • Evaluated client needs and recommended treatments and strategy to achieve desired results while maintaining hair health.
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by following strict sanitation guidelines and procedures.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Increased salon revenue by upselling additional treatments, products, and services to clients during appointments.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking product usage, reordering supplies as needed, and maintaining an organized workspace.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
  • Conducted thorough consultations with clients to assess their desired outcomes and develop customized treatment plans accordingly.
  • Utilized social media platforms effectively for promoting the salon''s services which led to increased foot traffic into the establishment.
  • Developed loyal customer base through exceptional service and follow-up, contributing to increased salon bookings.
  • Negotiated with suppliers for better rates on salon products, aiding in cost reduction without compromising on quality.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.

Sales Representative

Localedge
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
  • Developed tailored solutions in response to unique customer needs, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage client information, track leads, and monitor sales progress.
  • Cultivated deep understanding of product features to answer questions and overcome objections.
  • Negotiated favorable terms in contracts, ensuring both customer satisfaction and profitability.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.

Sales Representative

Dex Media
11.2015 - 09.2016
  • Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
  • Developed tailored solutions in response to unique customer needs, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage client information, track leads, and monitor sales progress.
  • Cultivated deep understanding of product features to answer questions and overcome objections.
  • Negotiated favorable terms in contracts, ensuring both customer satisfaction and profitability.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.

Debt Collections Manager

Northstar Companies
06.2009 - 06.2013
  • Reviewed, researched, and corrected discrepancies and customer concerns.
  • Improved overall collections efficiency by implementing strategic collection plans and processes.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts to optimize collection efforts and minimize losses.
  • Enhanced team performance through regular training, coaching, and feedback sessions.
  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the collections process, addressing concerns promptly while upholding company values.
  • Contacted customers to discuss late payments and options for remitting amounts due.
  • Implemented efficient skip tracing techniques to locate hard-to-reach debtors and expedite the recovery process.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on collection methods, documentation requirements and performance strategies.
  • Streamlined collections procedures for increased productivity and reduced manual efforts.
  • Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing debt collections practices.
  • Created comprehensive reports on collection activities, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.
  • Accessed credit records to evaluate customer credit histories.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved collections strategies.
  • Documented interactions in computer database and updated information.

Debt Collections Manager

Capital Management Services
07.2003 - 06.2009

.Reviewed, researched, and corrected discrepancies and customer concerns.

  • Improved overall collections efficiency by implementing strategic collection plans and processes.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts to optimize collection efforts and minimize losses.
  • Enhanced team performance through regular training, coaching, and feedback sessions.
  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the collections process, addressing concerns promptly while upholding company values.
  • Contacted customers to discuss late payments and options for remitting amounts due.
  • Implemented efficient skip tracing techniques to locate hard-to-reach debtors and expedite the recovery process.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on collection methods, documentation requirements and performance strategies.
  • Streamlined collections procedures for increased productivity and reduced manual efforts.
  • Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing debt collections practices.
  • Created comprehensive reports on collection activities, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.
  • Accessed credit records to evaluate customer credit histories.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved collections strategies.
  • Documented interactions in computer database and updated information.

Education

Cosmetology

BOCES
Buffalo, NY
10-2018

High School Diploma -

Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Buffalo
06-2003

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer relationship building
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Sales presentations
  • Sales closing
  • Sales strategy development
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Cold calling
  • Lead prospecting
  • Performance tracking
  • Revenue generation
  • Records management
  • Sales forecasting

Timeline

Cosmetologist

Self-Employed
10.2018 - Current

Sales Representative

Localedge
09.2016 - 05.2017

Sales Representative

Dex Media
11.2015 - 09.2016

Debt Collections Manager

Northstar Companies
06.2009 - 06.2013

Debt Collections Manager

Capital Management Services
07.2003 - 06.2009

Cosmetology

BOCES

High School Diploma -

Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Dorothy Swan