Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
SalesAssociate

Laura Weedon

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Home Depot
Carrollton, TX
03.2015 - Current
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.

Consultant

Self-employed
DFW Metroplex, TX
11.2011 - 03.2015
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.

Consultant

ManpowerGroup
Dallas, TX
10.2004 - 08.2010
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities. Clients included McAfee, Citgo Oil, EDS, along with other oil & gas companies
  • Supported clients with business analysis, documentation and data modeling.
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

Education

Sam Houston High School
Arlington, TX

BBA - Accounting

University of Arlington
Arlington, TX

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX

International Business Management

University of Dallas
Irving, TX

Skills

  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Sales trends
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Sales training
  • Relationship building
  • Product promotions
  • Cash Handling
  • Excellent people skills
  • Upselling
  • Product and service sales
  • Point of sale operation
  • Merchandising understanding

Timeline

Sales Associate

Home Depot
03.2015 - Current

Consultant

Self-employed
11.2011 - 03.2015

Consultant

ManpowerGroup
10.2004 - 08.2010

Sam Houston High School

BBA - Accounting

University of Arlington

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

The University of Texas At Arlington

International Business Management

University of Dallas
Laura Weedon