Jude gardette
Covington,LA
Summary
Results-driven Sales Consultant adept in building relationships and understanding client needs. Delivered tailored presentations and implemented strategic solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and drive revenue growth. Expertise in customer relationship management and expanding networks to successfully penetrate new markets.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Kia of Covington
covington, LA
05.2026 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to increase sales revenue.
- Landed new customer accounts through consistent combination of perseverance, dedicated cold calling, and exceptional service.
- Performed cold calls to prospective customers to introduce company offerings.
- Listened to customers to understand needs and refer to optimal services.
- Created customized presentations for potential customers based on their requirements.
- Maintained knowledge of current inventory and promotions for effective selling.
- Boosted client satisfaction ratings by offering proactive resolution ideas while driving actionable responses to questions, concerns or challenges.
Server
Cilantros Mexican Restaurant
covington/mandeville, LA
09.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Took customer orders efficiently at counter from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Welcomed customers and provided information about specials, answered questions, and recommended specials to enhance dining experience.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to enhance satisfaction.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Processed customer payments using point-of-sale system accurately using the restaurant's point-of-sale system.
Cashier
Rouses
Covington, LA
08.2024 - 08.2026
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at checkout stations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through active listening and engagement to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Guided customers in locating products, addressing inquiries, and providing tailored product recommendations.
- Assisted management with tasks to streamline operations and enhance workflow.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Education
High School Diploma -
Covington High School
Covington, LA05-2026
Skills
- Sales techniques and tactics
- Customer relationship management
- Inventory management
- Presentation skills and development
- Customer service and support
- Problem resolution strategies
- Active listening
- Relationship building and management
- Sales negotiation skills
- Market analysis expertise
- Social perceptiveness
Affiliations
- Helped for Local Gym Community Advertising
- Neighborhood Cleanliness Volunteer
Certification
- 6x Mechanical Ase Certifications
2x Digital Media Certificate
SERV safe Food Handling
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Kia of Covington
05.2026 - Current
Server
Cilantros Mexican Restaurant
09.2025 - Current
Cashier
Rouses
08.2024 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Covington High School