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Joan West

Lawndale,CA

Summary

Proven leader in sales and training, adept at enhancing team performance and brand reputation through effective sales coaching and training program development. At Earth-N-Spirit, LLC, spearheaded loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing theft rates. Recognized for empowering teams and boosting efficiency, with a talent for tailoring learning to individual needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Trainer/Marketing Assistant

Earth-N-Spirit,LLC
08.2010 - 08.2024
  • Enhanced overall brand reputation by ensuring all employees were well-versed in product knowledge, enabling them to better assist customers and provide expert recommendations based on individual needs.
  • Improved overall store efficiency by assessing current processes and offering targeted recommendations for improvement based on employee feedback and observations from training sessions.
  • Spearheaded efforts to implement loss prevention strategies within the store environment, contributing to significant reductions in theft rates across retail locations.
  • Increased team collaboration by organizing group training sessions that focused on building strong working relationships among staff members.
  • Developed customized learning materials tailored to individual employee needs, leading to improved skill development and job performance.

Team Leader/Product Demonstrator

Crossmark
01.2005 - 01.2010

• Awarded Employee of the Month

for 12 months.

  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development. Awarded top salesperson.

Education

Financial Management

St. Stephen’s College
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Training Program Development
  • Sales Coaching
  • Sales team training
  • Prospecting strategies

Timeline

Retail Sales Trainer/Marketing Assistant

Earth-N-Spirit,LLC
08.2010 - 08.2024

Team Leader/Product Demonstrator

Crossmark
01.2005 - 01.2010

Financial Management

St. Stephen’s College
Joan West