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Pickleball Enthusiast
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Jan Broecker

Mission Viejo,CA

Summary

Quality-focused customer service professional with cross-functional competencies in all phases of Sales, Administration, and Customer Support. Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute as a team player and interface with professionals on all levels. Track record of consistently improving processes to increase efficiency. Responds to customer challenges with confidence, determination and focus.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Mastectomy Fitter

Willie's Specialty Shop
11.2022 - Current

For over 40 years, Willie's has been providing the best quality mastectomy products to help women feel confident again.

  • Provide compassionate and knowledgeable fitting consultations for pre and post-mastectomy products.
  • Ensure accurate measurements and fittings for patients, resulting in increased comfort, confidence and patient satisfaction.
  • Educate patients on available mastectomy products, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and insurance providers to comply with HIPPA, and ensure proper billing protocols are adhered to through the utilization of ICD and HCPCS codes.

Sales Agent

Present Value Properties
10.2017 - 12.2023

PVP is a full service Brokerage house representing both tenants and landlords throughout all Southern California.

  • Managed critical project dates with real estate contracts utilizing strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Created and maintained client spreadsheets for the purpose of collecting territorial data.
  • Provided support to company President by attending regular client meetings and preparing market rent surveys .
  • Developed client tour books, created maps and marketing brochures through extensive research.
  • Routinely updated and maintained sales marketing campaigns through the use of Mailchimp.

Real Estate Agent

KELLER WILLIAMS (West Coast Realty Group)
01.2016 - 03.2019

The fourth-largest US residential firm in North America with over 600 offices located across the US and Canada.

  • Recruited immediately upon receiving my license by the West Coast Realty Group within KW Newport Estates.
  • Guaranteed excellent service to prospective buyers and sellers alike to ensure homes sell for top dollar and in turn are purchased at fair market value.
  • Prepared Comparative Market Analysis reports utilizing similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
  • Promoted sales of properties utilizing all tools in today's market including advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
  • Coordinated with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before deadlines.
  • Contacted property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.

Sales Administrator

VICON (formerly IQinVision)
01.2015 - 01.2016

Manufacturer and distributor of IP Digital Surveillance cameras selling through national and international distributors.

  • After the merger of Vicon and IQinVision, I was promoted to Sales Administrator.
  • Due to my excellent organizational and communicative skills, I was the sole coordinator of 8 Regional Sales Managers calendars throughout the United States.
  • Key responsibilities include communicating with all accounts for the purpose of scheduling & coordinating appointments, generating sales, creating CRM database, and providing sales support.
  • Increased sales appointments by 32% through effect communication skills and follow up, which in turn increased distribution business by over 11%.
  • Capturing account/sales associate information for the sole purpose of creating a new CRM database.
  • Provided education to key accounts on product features, functionality, and warranty on full product line as well as monthly promotional activities.
  • Generate sales leads for sales team through extensive cold calling.

Inside Sales Specialist / Customer Service Representative

IQinVision
01.2012 - 01.2014

Was converted from a temporary role to a full-time position.

  • Supported a team of 50 sales representatives in the United State and abroad.
  • Key responsibilities included interfacing with customers, pre and post sales support, report generation and administering all customer service processes.
  • Uncovered core issue with return policy, took initiative to revamp policy which was implemented companywide and resulted in significant cost savings.
  • Created and implemented new shipping process tailored to each account's needs which decreased shipping errors, reduced shipping times and improved customer service.
  • Supported National Sales Team by updating and maintaining SalesForce system to log and monitor sales opportunities to meet monthly sales quotas.
  • Generated and distributed weekly sales status and monthly commission reports.

Sabbatical

2006 - 2012

Took a 5 year sabbatical to raise my newborn daughter. I returned to the workforce when she began attending school.

Customer Service Manager

DK BRANDS USA, (formerly Zyliss USA)
01.2002 - 01.2006

Manufacturer of high-end food preparation tools and gadgets.

  • Responsible for the largest accounts including; Bed Bath & Beyond, Williams Sonoma, Linens and Things and Crate & Barrel.
  • Duties included: procuring forecasts; maintaining inventory levels for products, packaging, and labels; facilitating orders to meet monthly shipping quotas, overseeing product exchanges and returns.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored employees in all aspects of customer service.
  • Received Outstanding Manager Award for consistently meeting performance benchmarks of the customer service department (speed, accuracy, volume) with a staff of 5.
  • Developed, managed and participated in the implementation of EDI procedures to ensure the proper shipping of fulfillment orders.
  • Analyzed data to produce sales trend reports which were used to adjust manufacturing quotas.
  • Built productive relationships with accounts by demonstrating a superior work ethic, and providing tactful resolutions.
  • Facilitated communication between Zyliss corporate management staff and national account buyers.

Trade Show Coordinator (concurrent With Customer Service Manager Role)

DK BRANDS USA
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Solely responsible for developing, designing and merchandising the Zyliss booth for the largest industry trade shows each year.
  • Established procedures which minimized the cost of construction, merchandising and deconstruction of the booth.
  • Facilitated and planned the selection and placement of all products within the booth.
  • Participated and supervised a merchandising staff of 20 during the construction and deconstruction of the booth.
  • Created planograms for accounts, sales representatives and company catalogs to maximize product sales.

Customer Service Representative

DK BRANDS USA
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Delivered outstanding service by resolving customer inquiries, complaints, and billing questions
  • Duties included data entry, return authorizations, heavy phones, order status updates, and filing
  • Recognized for continuous initiative, enthusiasm, and dependability in performance evaluations
  • Officially commended by management for my ability to tactfully resolve problems quickly
  • Performed consistently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Contributed to maintaining the department's 99% data entry accuracy rating.

Education

Skills

  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Effective Communicator
  • Managerial Expertise
  • Report Generation
  • Proficient Time Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Excellent Written Skills
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce, Act
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
  • Multiple Listing Service, CoStar, Loopnet

Pickleball Enthusiast

I am currently undergoing PPR training to become a certified Pickleball instructor.

Timeline

Mastectomy Fitter

Willie's Specialty Shop
11.2022 - Current

Sales Agent

Present Value Properties
10.2017 - 12.2023

Real Estate Agent

KELLER WILLIAMS (West Coast Realty Group)
01.2016 - 03.2019

Sales Administrator

VICON (formerly IQinVision)
01.2015 - 01.2016

Inside Sales Specialist / Customer Service Representative

IQinVision
01.2012 - 01.2014

Customer Service Manager

DK BRANDS USA, (formerly Zyliss USA)
01.2002 - 01.2006

Trade Show Coordinator (concurrent With Customer Service Manager Role)

DK BRANDS USA
01.2002 - 01.2006

Customer Service Representative

DK BRANDS USA
01.2001 - 01.2002

Sabbatical

2006 - 2012

Jan Broecker