Heidi Brooks
Rainsville,AL
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with a strong desire to work in a fast-paced environment, where others truly believe in what they're doing. Results driven with a team player mentality, eager to learn, while consistently meeting and exceeding goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Representative
G2 Supply, LLC
Fort Payne, Alabama
10.2019 - Current
- Developed customer relationships with existing and new customers to provide needed products in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with vendor representatives to ensure accurate and scheduled deliveries for inventory items.
- Negotiated pricing and contracts for long term orders.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Assisted customers with inventory management to provide the necessary product quantities required to avoid production interruptions.
Production Manager
Runway Knitting
Rainsville, Alabama
03.2010 - 09.2019
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, and scheduled employees to accommodate production schedules.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Sourced raw materials to ensure adequate quantities for production requirements.
- Negotiated contract purchases with vendors to obtain cost effective materials.
Quality Control Manager
Runway Knitting
Rainsville, Alabama
09.2009 - 03.2010
- Collected and analyzed finished hosiery products to evaluate quality, providing feedback and interpretation to production management and staff.
- Verified accurate materials and specifications through audit inspections and independent checks.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Rejected defective products and approved correct products.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
Lease Sales Representative
Penske Truck Leasing
Chattanooga, Tennessee
10.1999 - 08.2009
- Assist prospective customers in finding acceptable long-term transportation solutions.
- Develop lease packages tailored to fit each client's needs based on budget and specific equipment requirements.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing long term contracts.
- Responsible for procuring payment on delinquent accounts.
- Maintained customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and quickly resolve any issues.
Project Manager/Marketing Director
Clay, Inc.
Attalla, Alabama
05.1997 - 08.1999
- Primary liaison in acquiring people, equipment, materials and supplies for two $5M projects.
- Worked closely with customers, engineers and craftspeople to establish cost-effective policies and procedures.
Sales Representative
Coast Grain Company
Cartersville, Georgia
04.1996 - 04.1997
- Met with existing commodity customers and prospects to discuss needs and provide optimal solutions.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Worked independently without daily supervision.
Sales Manager
Crown Co-Products
Plains, Georgia
01.1994 - 04.1996
- Negotiated contracts with Fortune 500 companies.
- Designed and implemented new systems to reduce labor costs.
- Created budgets and sales forecasts.
- Supervised three representatives brokering multiple products in a four state area.
- Original position as sales representative. Promoted on merit and management abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.1993
Skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Strong desire to set and obtain goals
- Thrives in a fast paced environment
- Adept multi-tasker
- Persuasive negotiator
Timeline
Inside Sales Representative
G2 Supply, LLC
10.2019 - Current
Production Manager
Runway Knitting
03.2010 - 09.2019
Quality Control Manager
Runway Knitting
09.2009 - 03.2010
Lease Sales Representative
Penske Truck Leasing
10.1999 - 08.2009
Project Manager/Marketing Director
Clay, Inc.
05.1997 - 08.1999
Sales Representative
Coast Grain Company
04.1996 - 04.1997
Sales Manager
Crown Co-Products
01.1994 - 04.1996
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Auburn University