Katharine Ruiz
Business Owner
Thibodaux,LA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Operator
ExQu!s!te LLC
Navarre, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Mobile Spray Artist
- Certified in Teeth Whitening
Property Consultant
Anthony R Properties
Navarre, FL
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Designed and staged homes for optimum showings and photography.
- Presented properties to show quality and market comparisons through self-developed presentations.
- Reviewed property listings, interviewed potential clients, accompanied clients to properties and effectively communicated condition of sales.
- Prepared properties for open houses by educating sellers and setting up documents and posters to increase appeal of first impressions.
- Promoted properties to target audiences to enhance revenue generation.
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Examined homes for client arrivals after planning open-house events and showings.
New Home Consultant
Clayton Homes
Houma, LA
02.2015 - 09.2018
- Educated over [Number] weekly clients on buying and selling processes to increase customer satisfaction and understanding.
- Presented properties to show quality and market comparisons through self-developed presentations.
- Retained team clients through effective sales and satisfaction management strategies.
- Boosted residential sales through persuasion, negotiation and issue resolution.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.
Area Sales Manager
AT&T Mobility
Guntersville, AL
12.2005 - 03.2012
- Collaborated with vendors and built effective partnerships devoted to capitalizing on emerging and sustainable sales opportunities.
- Hired, trained and managed sales staff and administered and implemented compensation plan to support area sales goals.
- Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
- Led sales region to increase sales and boost team morale.
- Coordinated and conducted well-organized product presentations and demonstrations to potential customers at seminars and trade shows.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Hired, mentored and motivated sales professionals to service customer accounts and target metrics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Houma Christian High School
Houma, LA 08.1991 - 08.1993
Skills
Business administration
Budget development
Strategic marketing
Tactical planning
Business planning
Negotiation
Budgeting
Customer Relations
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
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morning
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Quote
The thing that I have learned is that vulnerability is at the center of fear and shame, but it is also at the center of joy and gratitude and love and belonging.
Brené Brown
Timeline
Owner/Operator
ExQu!s!te LLC
11.2021 - Current
Property Consultant
Anthony R Properties
09.2018 - 10.2021
New Home Consultant
Clayton Homes
02.2015 - 09.2018
Area Sales Manager
AT&T Mobility
12.2005 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Houma Christian High School
08.1991 - 08.1993