Marie Kirkland
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking and reliable Team Lead/ES. with strong ability in product demonstrating. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead/Event Specialist
Crossmark
Valdosta, GA
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Product Demonstrator
Demo sales
Valdosta, GA
08.2005 - 08.2009
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing them with a pleasant experience while using the products being demonstrated.
- Organized product demonstrations for prospective clients, highlighting key features of the product.
- Created an attractive display area at events to attract more customers towards the products being demonstrated.
- Promoted products through effective sales techniques, resulting in increased sales figures.
- Assisted other demonstrators when needed with setting up displays or preparing promotional materials.
- Managed and successfully controlled in-store samplings. By preparing samples and interacting with customers.
- Engaged customers warmly and encouraged each to try products, boosting sales of items.
- Gave out product samples, coupons and pamphlets to encourage sales.
- Cleaned and organized spaces to maintain neat promotional spaces.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration
Ashford University
Clinton, IA05-2013
High School Diploma -
Thompson Education Direct
Scranton, PA03-2005
Skills
- Brand Awareness
- Event products and services promotion
- Customer service-driven
- Food service knowledge
Certification
- Certified Food Protection Manager, Crossmark/WIS International- Issue Date:08/03/2022
Timeline
Team Lead/Event Specialist
Crossmark
01.2022 - 02.2024
Product Demonstrator
Demo sales
08.2005 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration
Ashford University
High School Diploma -
Thompson Education Direct