Julie Steeves
Saranac Lake,NY
Summary
Adept at relationship selling and fostering customer relations, I excelled as a Sales Representative at ZR Photo, consistently achieving top performer status by expanding customer base and exceeding sales quotas. The background I have in the Canadian Armed Forces honed personal teamwork and critical thinking skills, ensuring high standards of service and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Dynamic Sales Representative with extensive experience in customer service. Highly organized professional establishes relationships with customers. Stays calm under pressure.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Motivated team player with solid foundation in sales, adept at building strong client relationships and driving revenue growth. Proven track record of meeting sales targets and contributing to team success. Demonstrates effective communication and negotiation skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
ZR Photo
10.2024 - Current
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Collaborated with marketing to create impactful promotional materials for increased brand awareness.
- Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
Mililtary Cook, Master Corporal
Canadian Armed Forces
08.2008 - 06.2022
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Obtained certification in conflict resolution techniques to better communicate and effectively lead in times of adversity.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts Management
Liaison College
Barrie, Ontario04-2011
Diploma - Culinary Arts
New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, New Brunswick Canada05-2009
High School Diploma -
Cambridge-Narrows School
Cambridge-Narrows, New Brunswick Canada06-2006
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Customer relationship building
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Quick decision making
- Weapons handling
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Strategic thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Positive attitude
- Critical thinking
- Team supervision
- Documentation and reporting
- Equipment maintenance
- Buddy care and first aid
- Firearms proficiency
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Maintaining equipment
- Training and development
- Team collaboration
- Assessing risks
- Relationship selling
- Staff training
Timeline
Sales Representative
ZR Photo
10.2024 - Current
Mililtary Cook, Master Corporal
Canadian Armed Forces
08.2008 - 06.2022
Diploma - Culinary Arts Management
Liaison College
Diploma - Culinary Arts
New Brunswick Community College
High School Diploma -
Cambridge-Narrows School
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