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Lori Bowling-Dickens

Lori Bowling-Dickens

Goodlettsville,TN

Summary

Successfully use my 35 years of outside sales and management experience to obtain a top position with monetary benefits within a strong branded company. Skill Set: Competitive and motivated with proven ability to quickly build customer rapport through persuasive selling and dynamic communication. Skilled at assessing needs to a consumer and presenting solutions. Highly proven track record of being results oriented. I have over 35 years of sales experience and management door to door sales as well as business. I am motivated, hard worker, team player, high integrity, self disciplined. My strong skills are motivating others as well as myself to be successful.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Agent

Greenbrier Realty
03.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers and sellers
  • Advised prospective clients on current market activities
  • Door to Door canvassing for clients
  • Inbound phone calls to solicit clients
  • Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services
  • Successfully guided home buyers and sellers through sales and purchase of properties
  • Educated clients on current real estate market and answered any questions
  • Advertised properties to the general public via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure
  • Maintained high referral rates and exceptional feedback from previous clients
  • Followed up with prospects throughout sales processes
  • Developed close relationships with area realtors and promoted builders to boost referral network

Limo/Black Car Service Driver

Affordable Elegance Limos
03.2019 - Current
  • Demonstrated responsibility for the overall security of transported items, employing safe driving practices and vigilance during stops.
  • Performed thorough vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent potential issues on the road.
  • Addressed any customer concerns promptly and professionally, fostering trust between the company and its clients.
  • Book appointments as well as drove clients to destinations such as airport transfers, weddings, parties, proms, Christmas Light Tours, etc.
  • Driven for celebrity clients going to special events.
  • Detailed and dressed cars to go out on bookings.

Real Estate Agent

Weichert Realtors
10.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers and sellers
  • Advised prospective clients on current market activities
  • Door to Door canvassing for clients
  • Inbound phone calls to solicit clients
  • Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services
  • Successfully guided home buyers and sellers through sales and purchase of properties
  • Educated clients on current real estate market and answered any questions
  • Advertised properties to the general public via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure
  • Maintained high referral rates and exceptional feedback from previous clients
  • Followed up with prospects throughout sales processes
  • Developed close relationships with area realtors and promoted builders to boost referral network

Event Manager/RSVP Coordinator Nashville/Knoxville

Renewal By Andersen
01.2017 - 10.2018
  • Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines
  • Designed contracts, collected fees and booked venues for events
  • Attended and participated in industry events
  • Administered contracts to deliver outstanding vendor coordination, timeline development, budgeting and day of coordination services
  • Prepared, monitored, and maintained event budgets
  • Hired and trained staff for cross-functional assignments and ensured employee knowledge of specific procedures related to each event type
  • Handled all of payroll support for employees
  • Trained and mentored employees to be successful at getting lead generation at events, home shows, as well as setup and teardowns
  • Developed relationships among cross departments within the company to help everyone succeed

Sales Design Consultant

04.2016 - 12.2017
  • Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume
  • Sold bath remodels and service lines across the Middle Tennessee region
  • In home sales presentations for bath remodels, measured, and pricing
  • Promoted product and service benefits through facility tours and engaging presentations
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention
  • Increased repeat customer base by maintaining relationships with high-profile clients and effectively managing service issues
  • Cold calling door to door

Canvassing Manager

American Home Design
01.2013 - 02.2016
  • Hired, trained, supervised door to door canvassing team
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day
  • Oversaw personnel recruitment, performance and scheduling
  • Led team of door to door professionals meeting home improvement needs
  • Mapped out territories to canvass for home improvements
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for door to door sales teams
  • Cold calling door to door

Direct Sales Supervisor

Comcast Cable
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Hired and trained door to door sales reps for cable, internet, and phone
  • Met with each associate to establish realistic monthly sales goals, assisted other reps by listening in on customer calls and suggesting techniques to close sales
  • Oversaw personnel recruitment, performance and scheduling
  • Identified new markets for penetration by carefully researching potential customers' buying habits
  • Ran reports to assess individual and team performance and note areas requiring improvement
  • Led district conference calls with door to door rep teams to update and align sales objectives
  • Delivered consistent one-on-one and group training sessions to help reps improve skills and selling techniques
  • Motivated sales professionals by delivering positive reinforcement and constructive feedback
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for door to door sales member team
  • Collaborated with other managers in meetings to brainstorm new ideas and discuss best ways to handle sales issues
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for door to door member team
  • Led staff meetings for the team to communicate directives
  • Cold calling door to door

FundRaiser/Prayer Counselor

Christian Broadcast Network
03.2004 - 11.2006
  • Inbound and outbound call center rep
  • Motivated as well as fund-raising
  • For prayer as well as fund-raising
  • Supervised team on call quality and supervised on the floor call center
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints
  • Met or exceeded call speed, accuracy and volume benchmarks on a consistent basis
  • Delivered excellent customer service with a positive and professional attitude

Sales Manager

LBD Promotions
09.1992 - 01.2004
  • Sold screen-printing items to businesses, churches, and schools
  • Maintained client base for promotional items
  • Actually ran the production part of actually printing the product to delivery to the customer
  • Hired and trained personnel to screen-print
  • Cold calling knocking on business doors

Tennis Coach

LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY
05.1989 - 05.1992
  • Recruited high school tennis players
  • Motivated and coached college players
  • Drove the bus to and from matches

Store Manager

Kirkland's Inc
10.1985 - 04.1989
  • Hired, trained, staff for retail shifts
  • Responsible for scheduling shifts
  • Responsible for store displays and inventory
  • Responsible for bank deposits and everyday sales goals for the store

Sales Customers to Establish Working Relationships and Brand Loyalty

Jackson Sun Paper Carrier
02.1976 - 08.1979
  • Developed lists of potential areas and buyers to increase success rates
  • Visited doors on a daily basis to sell products
  • Designed and distributed pamphlets and other literature about available products
  • Followed up with recent sales customers to establish working relationships and brand loyalty
  • Sold door-to-door in residential neighborhoods using persuasive marketing and sales tactics

Education

BBA -

Lambuth University, Jackson, TN

Master in BBA -

Phoenix University, Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Contract negotiation (10 years)
  • Leads generation (10 years)
  • Market research
  • Territory growth (10 years)
  • Staff training (10 years)
  • Lead prospecting (10 years)
  • Neighborhood canvassing (10 years)
  • Customer education
  • Customer relations
  • Direct Sales (10 years)
  • Cold Calling (10 years)
  • Door-to-Door Experience
  • Events Management (10 years)
  • Outside Sales (10 years)
  • CRM Software
  • Sports Coaching
  • Event Planning
  • Business Development
  • Sales Management
  • Payroll
  • Account Management
  • Project Management
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent teamwork
  • Highly professional
  • Negotiation
  • Works well independently
  • Lead follow up
  • Buyer representation
  • Client-oriented
  • Social media marketing
  • Client management
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Property valuation
  • Property marketing
  • Sales closing
  • Administrative support
  • Contract preparation
  • Buyer contracts
  • Digital marketing
  • Sales presentations
  • Presenting
  • Comparative market analysis
  • Business development
  • Proficient in Microsoft office
  • Clean driving record
  • Active TN real estate license
  • Property tours and inspections
  • Real estate development
  • Property management
  • TN association of realtors
  • Seller representation
  • Rental management
  • Notary public
  • Excellent communicator
  • TN licensed real estate agent
  • Recruiting clients
  • Buyers' agent
  • Property sales
  • Honest and ethical
  • Sales negotiation
  • Real estate license
  • Client relations
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Real Estate License

Timeline

Real Estate Agent - Greenbrier Realty
03.2022 - Current
Limo/Black Car Service Driver - Affordable Elegance Limos
03.2019 - Current
Real Estate Agent - Weichert Realtors
10.2018 - Current
Event Manager/RSVP Coordinator Nashville/Knoxville - Renewal By Andersen
01.2017 - 10.2018
Sales Design Consultant -
04.2016 - 12.2017
Canvassing Manager - American Home Design
01.2013 - 02.2016
Direct Sales Supervisor - Comcast Cable
01.2006 - 01.2013
FundRaiser/Prayer Counselor - Christian Broadcast Network
03.2004 - 11.2006
Sales Manager - LBD Promotions
09.1992 - 01.2004
Tennis Coach - LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY
05.1989 - 05.1992
Store Manager - Kirkland's Inc
10.1985 - 04.1989
Sales Customers to Establish Working Relationships and Brand Loyalty - Jackson Sun Paper Carrier
02.1976 - 08.1979
Lambuth University - BBA,
Phoenix University - Master in BBA,

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