Goal-oriented manager with proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Signature Event Rental
Springfield, IL
08.2013 - 06.2022
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.
Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Supervised sales team of 4 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Master Control Operator
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Springfield, IL
09.2006 - 08.2013
Played and recorded broadcast programs using automation systems.
Ran commercials during newscasts, sports programs and network shows.
Made commercial dubs.
Selected sources from which programming would be received or through which programming would be transmitted.
Monitored channels for compliance with federal regulations and strict company rules.
Kept signal strong, clear and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques for resolution.
Instruct trainees in how to use television production equipment.
Customer Service Representative
Cingular Wireless, AT&T
Springfield, IL
10.2003 - 09.2006
Answered approximately 50 customer calls daily with minimal wait times.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Obtain and examine all relevant information to assess validity of complaints and to troubleshoot possible causes.
Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
Assistant Store Manager
Qik-N-Ez Convenience Stores
Springfield, United States
08.1997 - 03.2003
Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.
Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.