Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Investor/Wholesaler/Flipper
Tinsley Investment Properties, LLC
03.2017 - Current
Drove sales and revenue through strategic property acquisition, negotiation, and closing of wholesale and fix-and-flip transactions.
Expert in lead generation, market analysis, and building strong client relationships to maximize profitability.
Demonstrated entrepreneurial drive and sales expertise in a fast paced market.
Expanded customer base through targeted marketing strategies and attending industry events.
Improved supplier relations through consistent communication and proactive issue resolution, ensuring smooth operations.
Collaborated with manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of products.
Negotiated contracts for better pricing, resulting in increased profit margins.
Conducted regular competitor analysis to stay informed on market changes and adjust selling strategies accordingly.
Managed accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of payments from clients.
Increased customer satisfaction with personalized service and timely delivery of orders.
Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, reducing costs and enhancing profit margins.
Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
Marketing Representative
Resturant Depot
02.2014 - 03.2017
Created reports to track performance of marketing campaigns and suggest improvements.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive marketing strategies that aligned with company goals and objectives.
Responded to customer inquiries promptly and professionally to increase customer satisfaction.
Provided exceptional customer service at promotional events, fostering positive relationships with potential clients and partners.
Developed marketing materials, collaborating with colleagues to maintain consistent brand voice.
Distributed advertising and marketing collateral to customer locations.
Monitored competitive activity to adjust strategies and maintain market leadership.
Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to guide future marketing efforts and product enhancements.
Senior Admissions Representative
Everest College
11.2009 - 02.2012
My primary responsibility is to recruit and enroll prospective students
My previous sales and customer service jobs have given me the skills needed to advise and help prospective students identify their unique skills and interests and answer any questions they may have about schools, their education program and any title IV funding questions or concerns
I would also help them to apply for title IV funding
In this position, I must use effective communication and presentation skills in order to be able to arrange appointments with students, motivate them during interviews, guide them through the enrollment process, and close-out the interview and do a follow-up
My lead to interview and start/sit rate meets and exceeds company expectations
My job further requires me to be able to multi-task, manage my time wisely, and use a quick thinking organized approach to meet established goals and get results.
Marketing Associate
Sysco Foods of Baltimore
04.2008 - 10.2009
As a marketing associate, I am responsible for compiling a list of prospective customers
in an assigned territory and then, schedule a meeting with current and prospective
customers in order to solicit sales orders
I encourage business owners to purchase items
in all product categories in order to increase profitability for our company, primarily,
in the high margin categories such as produce, paper, chemicals, and smallwares
I propose
new menu ideas and provide samples and/or demonstrate products to customers
As necessary
I review customer inventory to determine their product needs based on their previous sales
history
On occasion, I am required to lift and carry products weighing at least 50 pounds
when delivering samples or will-calls to customers
I am responsible for reviewing accounts receivables with the credit department on a
weekly basis and assist in collections of any past due monies
In achieving the sales
objectives, I utilize resources including specials sheets, company/product information,
specialize work-withs, and in-house brokers or packers
I participate in sales activities
such as training sessions, trade shows, district meetings, and monthly sales meetings.
Sales Representative
Potomac Corp Canada Dry
01.2008 - 04.2008
As a direct liaison for Canada Dry in the Northern Virginia area, I met with established customers on a daily basis to review their current inventory and recommend new product lines for purchase
I was responsible for achieving certain volume goals along with new brand penetration quotas on a monthly basis
In addition, I was responsible for merchandising company products in each business in my sales territory.
Service Sales Representative
Uniform Cintas Corporation
11.2005 - 12.2007
My duties involved driving a company owned box truck on an assigned route throughout the
day to pick up and deliver rental uniforms to customers
This involved lifting and
delivering uniforms to customers
In addition, I had to ascertain that no business came up
short on the number of items returned to them after cleaning.
Account Manger
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
09.2000 - 10.2005
I was responsible for achieving volume goals along with new brand penetration quotas on a monthly basis
I served as the company’s direct liaison to clients for implementing current promotions in specified areas of the Washington, DC metropolitan area
I monitored and/or tracked all marketing promotions and programs
Then, I prepared quarterly reviews of products for clients to ensure proper brand management in comparison with growth in the volume from the previous year
In years 2000 – 2001, I achieved a goal of 85% for volume and gross profit and 95% for penetration of brands
I was responsible for quality control of Coca Cola products in clientele outlets
I monitored expiration dates on products placing the later dates first in order to reduce the number of products lost due to expired dates
I assembled and maintained product displays in outlets according to Coca Cola brand order as a sales strategy for producing more revenue for the client
I also created signs and posted them throughout the client’s outlet for the purpose of advertising certain products and price points.
Manager
Duron Paints & Wall Coverings
11.1995 - 01.2000
I was responsible for managing various Duron stores as assigned
Our main objective was to create sales and build a good relationship with all of our customers as well as managing the merchandising of the store(s) according to district or company guidelines and use of the Lynn Fife (used to determine/calculate company labor rates) method of guaranteeing a profitable business
In this position, I assisted in development of the annual budget for the store
I reviewed all management/financial reports and resolved problems as necessary
I performed/direct account receivable and expense payable duties
This included ensuring all transactions were handled properly through the store computer operating system
My other duties consisted of store payroll, inventory, and ensuring that store record cards were accurately maintained, responding to audit reports and taking necessary corrective action where appropriate in a timely manner, and making certain that safety, loss prevention and security practices were followed
I had to determine the staffing needs of my store, recruit new employees, establish work schedules, develop and implement the training of all store employees and ascertain that all staff performed at a level appropriate to meet store objectives by clearly communicating assignments and expectations
I participated in workshops and/or training to enhance my managerial and leadership skills
Additionally, I promoted new business by establishing interpersonal relationships with customers and sales representatives to maximize sales and insuring that services were provided efficiently and in timely manner.
Education
MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) Course & Computer Science -
Strayer University
01.1999
diploma - Electronics Technology
Computer Learning Center
Springfield, Virginia
01.1989
Skills
Appointment Setting
Appointment Scheduling
Program Understanding
Networking Abilities
Sales Background
Knowledge of Networking
Planning and Coordination
Personnel Management
Database Administration
Budget Control
Written Communication
Communication
Sales presentations
Territory management
Pricing strategy
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Industry networking
Timeline
Real Estate Investor/Wholesaler/Flipper
Tinsley Investment Properties, LLC
03.2017 - Current
Marketing Representative
Resturant Depot
02.2014 - 03.2017
Senior Admissions Representative
Everest College
11.2009 - 02.2012
Marketing Associate
Sysco Foods of Baltimore
04.2008 - 10.2009
Sales Representative
Potomac Corp Canada Dry
01.2008 - 04.2008
Service Sales Representative
Uniform Cintas Corporation
11.2005 - 12.2007
Account Manger
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
09.2000 - 10.2005
Manager
Duron Paints & Wall Coverings
11.1995 - 01.2000
diploma - Electronics Technology
Computer Learning Center
MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) Course & Computer Science -
Strayer University
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