Offering progressively responsible sales/client relations experience with companies. Natural leader with proven record of exceeding expectations and driving customer service excellence. Passionate about helping clients and delivering top-notch experiences in every interaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wedding Planner
Sarah Kathleen Events
03.2017 - Current
Created and designed tailor-made wedding plans to maximize client budget, keep client happy and cultivate referrals.
Conducted initial consultation with clients to discuss wedding details, venue options and other logistics to understand vision and budget.
Directed pace of wedding and reception through multitasking and liaising with vendors to carry out event as planned with little or no deviations.
Negotiated prices with suppliers, inspected venues and selected vendors to meet couple expectations.
Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
Developed and adhered to timelines to keep ceremony and reception running smoothly.
Deal with various types of clients and events that have an average of over 200+ guests.
Insurance Sales Representative
Allstate
11.2022 - 10.2023
Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Maintained detailed records of customer information and policy sales.
Reviewed customer needs and financial means to determine appropriate policy offerings.
Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Communicated with customers to understand needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases, and cold calling.
Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.
Demonstrated product features, answered questions and persuasively overcame objections.
Created and implemented sales strategies to successfully meet company targets and increased sales by 10%.
Finance Representative
City Of Chicago Department Of Water Management
08.2019 - 09.2022
Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures and their water bill accounts.
Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
Handled over 100 customer complaints per day to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Educated customers about the difference between meter & non-meter water accounts.
Insurance Agent
Magnum Insurance
05.2015 - 07.2019
Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed.
Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
Generated quotes and proposals for clients to match individual needs.
Followed up promptly with interested clients to close sales.
Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
Registered customer information on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Developed strong referral network in community to raise awareness and increase sales opportunities.
Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas and increase sales by 5%.
Negotiated contracts and terms of sale with potential customers.