Laura Powell
Tipton,IN
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Representative
Indy Custom Stone
Carmel, IN
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, orders and account status updates.
- Negotiated contracts with customers regarding price, delivery terms, payment terms and other conditions.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Consulted with customers to aid selection and purchase of products that met needs.
- Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
- Contributed ideas for improving internal processes related to sales operations.
Outside and Inside Sales Representative
Marble Uniques
Tipton, IN
01.2010 - 06.2022
- Generated leads through cold calling, networking events, referrals.
- Managed accounts by providing solutions that best fit the customer's needs.
- Followed up with customers after sale and delivery to ensure satisfaction and resolve any issues that arise.
- Met regularly with team members to discuss progress towards goals.
- Conducted site visits to assess needs, demonstrate products and recommend strategic solutions for customer requirements.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Attended trade shows and sales conferences to network and obtain new business relationships.
Admin Assistant to Direcetor of Sales & Marketing
C.P. Morgan
Carmel, IN
12.1998 - 01.2009
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Created travel arrangements for senior managers according to their requirements.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Indiana University At Kokomo
Kokomo05-1989
Travel Agent Certification - Travel Management
Travel Agents International
Noble, OK05-1989
Skills
- Sales Presentations
- Customer Service
- Opportunity Identification
- Relationship Building
- Consultative Sales Approach
- Attention to Detail
- Goal Setting
- Organized and Efficient
- Client Relationship Management
- Cheerful and Energetic
- Driven
- Customer Relationship Building
- Superior Organizational Skills
- Dependable
- Project Coordination
- Exceptional Customer Service
- B2C Sales
Additional Training
- Character First, Living the Culture, Administrative Assistant, Composing and Writing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inside Sales Representative
Indy Custom Stone
06.2022 - 02.2024
Outside and Inside Sales Representative
Marble Uniques
01.2010 - 06.2022
Admin Assistant to Direcetor of Sales & Marketing
C.P. Morgan
12.1998 - 01.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Indiana University At Kokomo
Travel Agent Certification - Travel Management
Travel Agents International