Isaiah Salazar
Tempe,AZ
Summary
An Accomplished Sales and Customer Service expert with a stellar track record of both customer & employer satisfaction. I possess a unique blend of interpersonal and technical skills, the strongest of which, is fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues. I maintain a distinguished track record full of certifications and accolades across various industries.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teppan Chef
Benihana
Newport Beach, California
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Created countless positive guest memories through cuisine and performance.
- Consistently provided five-star service, and left customers feeling happy with their experience and the restaurant.
- Handled chaotic and short-staffed days with a smile, and always prioritized our guests' needs.
Senior Tax Associate
IdealTax
Santa Ana, CA
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue for the company by selling comprehensive tax resolutions. Exceeding monthly sales quotas by as much as 242%.
- Built and maintained client relationships over months to provide quality assistance to american taxpayers struggling with IRS and/or state issues.
- Analyzed complex financial information to identify potential tax issues and develop appropriate solutions.
Sales Specialist Assessor
Elevate Leadership Training & Development
Irvine, CA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Emulated a wide variety of client archetypes over phone calls to determine the overall proficiency of hundreds of sales professionals seeking a certification of competency from the company.
- Provided comprehensive, constructive feedback to employers on the performance of their agents while coaching the agents post-examination to help facilitate their growth and success in telesales.
Licensed Loan Officer
LoanDepot
Foothill Ranch, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Ranked #4 in customer satisfaction, as voted by actual prospective borrowers, out of all Loan Depot loan officers nation-wide.
- Closed and funded tens-of-millions of dollars worth of home mortgage loans.
- Passed the federal SAFE exam and am licensed by the NMLS (#2179331) to originate loans in fourteen states.
Account Manager
Direct Debt Relief
Chandler, AZ
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Negotiated hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of debt reductions for our clients with a multitude of national banks and financial services.
- Successfully designed and pitched an incentive-based pay structure that increased monthly commission for each account manager but also provided enough incentive to produce a net revenue gain.
Line Cook and Prep Cook
TopGolf Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Learned and demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques.
- Executed precise and efficient food preparation in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Upselling and Cross-Selling
- Culinary Arts
- Team Leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teppan Chef
Benihana
12.2023 - 08.2025
Senior Tax Associate
IdealTax
01.2023 - 11.2023
Sales Specialist Assessor
Elevate Leadership Training & Development
07.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Loan Officer
LoanDepot
07.2021 - 07.2022
Account Manager
Direct Debt Relief
10.2019 - 07.2021
Line Cook and Prep Cook
TopGolf Scottsdale
06.2018 - 10.2019
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