Highly-motivated , energetic , accountable , self directed sales professional and background. Effective relationship building and client retention skills while providing exceptional customer service. Recognized as a performer and able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Quick learner with the capacity to easily grasp and apply new ideas for increased efficiency and professional results.
Work History
Pre Need State Certified Cremation Advisor
Neptune Society
10.2019 - 10.2023
Contacted, Responded and communicated with customers through warm leads, to identify specific end of life needs and budget.
Met customers at their homes, over the phone, or Zoom to carefully listen to their end of life wishes, explain their options , clarify and answer questions about our pre plan cremation program and best option for the customer and the families.
Closed sales contracts by overcoming objections, asking for sales, , and completing legal pre need contracts,
Salesforce and Beacon Certified and Trained
Food and Beverage Server
Tads Chicken N’ Dumplins
02.2017 - 09.2018
Entered orders accurately to produce finalized checks and attain correct payments from guests.
Greeted guests warmly
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu options, and specialties.
Providing excellent customer service, successfully upselling relevant products and services for increased customer satisfaction.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and maintaining sidework stations .
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Remained focused, calm and professional during peak rush hours.
Provided courteous, friendly service while multitasking in fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated success in maintaining high level of customer satisfaction.
Direct to Physician Marketing
New Leaf Pharmaceutical/ Sinol USA
02.2016 - 04.2020
Built provider profile listings
Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
Organized , oversaw and managed a variety of Networking/ Sales and Trade shows
-Trade Expo West- Anaheim, CA
-NACDS National Association of Chain Drug Stores- Boston, MA
-AAAAI, American Academy Allergy Asthma and Immunology - Washington DC
Sales and Marketing Manager/Project Coordinator
Barclay Event Rentals
03.1998 - 06.2016
Planned , Coordinated and Managed Corporate Events, Private Parties , Weddings and Fundraising.
Created event proposals after first meet with client
Attended monthly networking events within the industry.
Maintained event budgets
Supervised event set up and tear down .
Negotiated with various vendors
Delegating tasks to other staff and overseeing
Coordinated the logistics of each event
Managed the event planning process from start to complete.
Anticipating and planning for different scenarios
Book venues and schedule speakers
Food and Beverage Server
Hilton PDX Airport
11.1996 - 04.1999
Anticipated customer needs and responded accordingly to increase customer satisfaction.
Addressed and handled customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
Demonstrated success in maintaining high level of customer satisfaction.
Providing excellent customer service, successfully upselling relevant products and services for increased customer satisfaction.
Used point-of-sale systems and completed end-of-shift paperwork accurately.
Worked closely and successfully with kitchen staff and management to maximize customer satisfaction.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Education
Associates - Criminal Justice
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
06.1999
Skills
Account management
Client rapport
Sales expertise
Staff education and training
Service standard compliance
Professional telephone demeanor
Report preparation
Money handling abilities
Complaint resolution
Volunteer Work
Portland Police Bureau- Portland, Oregon
Cadet/ Reserve Police Officer
February 1995- April 2021
Successful completion of extensive basic and advanced police academy training
Responded to all 911 calls , patrolled in uniformed and marked police vehicle
Assisted with arrests and transported prisoners to jail
Participated and assisted with special mission details ( Drugs, prostitution and sex trafficking)
Involved in presidential and VIP security
Dispatched and assisted with fatal traffic accidents and enforced traffic laws
Testified at traffic, criminal court and grand jury's as scheduled and needed per the courts.
Timeline
Pre Need State Certified Cremation Advisor
Neptune Society
10.2019 - 10.2023
Food and Beverage Server
Tads Chicken N’ Dumplins
02.2017 - 09.2018
Direct to Physician Marketing
New Leaf Pharmaceutical/ Sinol USA
02.2016 - 04.2020
Sales and Marketing Manager/Project Coordinator
Barclay Event Rentals
03.1998 - 06.2016
Food and Beverage Server
Hilton PDX Airport
11.1996 - 04.1999
Associates - Criminal Justice
Mt. Hood Community College
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