Grace Ott
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Summary
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Tried and true renaissance woman. Experienced written and verbal communicator recognized for superior tact when liaising with clients. Consistent top performer with regard to exceeding sales standards. Customer service and sales professional, innovative in leveraging extensive product knowledge and understanding. Highly equipped with creativity and resourcefulness for interacting with clients and staff at all levels of organization. Veteran photographer with a tasteful eye, trained to meet and beat deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Hilton Grand Vacations
08.2019 - Current
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
Photographer
Graceott.com
01.2011 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
Junior Sales Representative
ADVFN
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers' advertising needs and close on short-term and long-term sales contracts.
- Developed strong relationships with advertisers and negotiated pricing following established procedures.
- Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers.
- Developed sales leads and uncovered new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
- Sold non-traditional advertising in niche publications, commercial publications, digital platforms, and direct mail formats.
Parts Professional
Advanced Auto Parts
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided exceptional customer support to every guest to promote satisfaction and meet service guidelines.
- Stocked shelves, built displays and merchandised products enabling customers to find needed items and products.
- Completed sales and service documentation for customer and business records and provided receipts of purchase.
- Assisted customers with diagnosing problems for equipment and purchasing necessary replacements.
- Delivered merchandise to business locations for use in repairs or direct sales.
Editor in Chief of Online Publications
Cat Family Records
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Valet Attendant
PMC
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Parked and retrieved cars carefully to prevent damage and avoid delays.
- Established positive guest relationships through consistent delivery of excellent customer service.
- Welcomed arriving guests and explained car retrieval procedures.
- Recorded make, model and exact location of each parked vehicle for easy retrieval.
- Helped guests unload and load luggage.
- Transported guests to and from the airport.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2019
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification (100 Hours) - Teaching English As A Second Language
Oxford Seminars
Orlando, FL05.2019
High School Diploma -
West Orange High School
Winter Garden, FL05.2015
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Telephone Etiquette
- Customer Service
- Persuasive Strategies
- Speech Clarity
- Sales Proficiency
- Identifying and Solving Problems
- Microsoft Suite Proficiency
- Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
- Project Deadlines
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Experiencing the world through endless secondhand information isn't enough, if we want authenticity we have to initiate it.
Travis Rice
Timeline
Sales Representative
Hilton Grand Vacations
08.2019 - Current
Junior Sales Representative
ADVFN
05.2019 - 07.2019
Parts Professional
Advanced Auto Parts
10.2018 - 05.2019
Editor in Chief of Online Publications
Cat Family Records
04.2018 - 12.2018
Valet Attendant
PMC
07.2017 - 08.2018
Photographer
Graceott.com
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Florida State University
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification (100 Hours) - Teaching English As A Second Language
Oxford Seminars
High School Diploma -
West Orange High School
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