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Karen Lonergan

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Versatile sales/management professional with history of meeting and exceeding company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Design/Sales Consultant

Renewal By Andersen Window Replacement
01.2022 - Current
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and convert casual shoppers into customers.
  • Personally generated over $1.5 Million in window and door sales first year.

Owner/Operations Manager

Red Angel Pizza, LLC
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Increased revenue & profit by over 22%

Sales Director

Catholic Cemetery / Divine Mercy Funeral Home
02.2016 - 04.2019
  • Executed strategic plans for growth and new acquisitions.
  • Developed key partnerships with industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional network and expand future business opportunities.
  • Increased revenue & profits by 40% through effective recoveries and sales.
  • Hired, trained and built a high-performing team.

Sales Advisor

Greenlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home
03.2013 - 02.2016
  • Consistently exceeded sales quota year after year.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Qualified for "Century Club" contest two years in a row.

Insurance Advisor

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
05.2006 - 02.2013
  • Evaluated business and individual customer needs and financial situations to propose individualized policy recommendations.
  • Consistently maintained high level of sales and service.
  • Top 3 in Life insurance sales 2008 & 2012.

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN

Skills

  • Business Management and Development
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Staff Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Development
  • Interpersonal Communications

Timeline

Design/Sales Consultant

Renewal By Andersen Window Replacement
01.2022 - Current

Owner/Operations Manager

Red Angel Pizza, LLC
09.2019 - 12.2022

Sales Director

Catholic Cemetery / Divine Mercy Funeral Home
02.2016 - 04.2019

Sales Advisor

Greenlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home
03.2013 - 02.2016

Insurance Advisor

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
05.2006 - 02.2013

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Karen Lonergan