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Education
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Joseph Guinn

Plano,TX

Summary

Results-driven leader with 17 years at Costco Wholesale, excelling in marketing, training, and public speaking roles. Proven track record in driving business growth through strategic initiatives and effective team management. Skilled public speaker known for delivering engaging presentations. Currently pursuing a BA in Communications with a Marketing focus, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Adept at problem-solving, project management, and fostering collaborative work environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing Supervisor

Costco Wholesale Business Center
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - Current

- Led the marketing team to increase business deliveries from 6,571 in FY22 to 7,739 in FY23.

- Develop and execute marketing strategies to generate large volume and truckload orders for businesses, increasing warehouse delivery sales from $7.5 million in FY22 to $11.2 million in FY23.

- Conduct weekly touchpoints with individual marketers, offering support, feedback, and training to enhance their performance.

- Analyze marketing data and trends using BI Reporting software and Google Sheets, informing decision-making and optimizing campaign effectiveness.

- Collaborate with the Regional Marketing Manager to develop and implement marketing programs to increase warehouse foot traffic and business deliveries.

Regional Sales Trainer

Costco Wholesale Corp
, TX
08.2014 - Current

- Led training efforts for the opening of 19 Costco Warehouse locations in the Texas Region, from hiring and training to day-of opening efforts, working directly with the Texas Regional Marketing Manager to ensure successful launches.

- Recognized for exceptional presentation skills, selected to train managers in Phoenix, AZ, and Denver, CO, on best practices for employee training.

- Co-created and facilitated over 40 Sales Training courses for Marketing Employees in the Texas Region, to assist employees in gaining confidence and meeting/exceeding Corporate Benchmark Goals.

- Conducted interactive classes utilizing role-play and Costco Sales Model techniques, incorporating print materials, PowerPoint presentations, audio/visual media, and interpersonal communication to enhance learning outcomes.

Membership Manager

Costco Wholesale Corp
Plano, TX
10.2012 - 04.2023

- Led the #1 building in the Texas region (2022) for Auto Renewal Activations, focusing on increasing membership base retention through year-long initiatives.

- Oversaw membership activities to meet and maintain Corporate Benchmark Standards, achieving significant results such as 61% New Member Executive, 27% New Member Credit Card, and 99% New Member Email sign-ups, totaling 5,982 sign-ups by the end of FY22.

- Initiated Sales Training courses for DFW region employees to enhance their skills and confidence in meeting benchmark goals, leveraging my certification as a Corporate Sales Trainer.

- Implemented a Marketing Program focused on targeting Executive Upgrades, Citibank Credit Cards, and Membership Auto-Renewal, successfully executing strategies that resulted in significant revenue growth.

- Managed a team of Membership, Refunds, and Marketing employees, ensuring the highest level of member satisfaction and adherence to Corporate Benchmark Standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
10-2024

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Training and Development
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Communication and Presentation
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Presentation Design
  • Brand Messaging

Certification

  • Certified Sales Trainer: Received formal certification in corporate training methodologies, demonstrating expertise in designing and delivering effective training programs.
  • Microsoft Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • CRM Software Trainer: Successfully trained employees on the implementation and usage of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, ensuring smooth adoption and utilization across departments.

Affiliations

  • Video Editing: Final Cut Pro
  • Music Creation and Editing: Logic Pro
  • Graphic Design: Adobe Suite (including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Marketing Supervisor

Costco Wholesale Business Center
05.2023 - Current

Regional Sales Trainer

Costco Wholesale Corp
08.2014 - Current

Membership Manager

Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2012 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Southern New Hampshire University
  • Certified Sales Trainer: Received formal certification in corporate training methodologies, demonstrating expertise in designing and delivering effective training programs.
  • Microsoft Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • CRM Software Trainer: Successfully trained employees on the implementation and usage of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, ensuring smooth adoption and utilization across departments.
Joseph Guinn