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Marisa Shepherd

Bossier City,LA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a blend of retail management, leadership, and clinical experience. Currently serving as Assistant Manager and Sales Lead at Hemline, with a proven track record in driving sales growth, leading teams, and delivering exceptional customer service. With a strong foundation in clinical knowledge from nursing school, I bring a unique understanding of medical terminology and patient care, making me well-suited for a career in pharmaceutical sales. Adept at building relationships, educating clients, and providing solutions to meet their needs. Seeking to leverage my expertise in both sales and healthcare in a pharmaceutical sales role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Hemline Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
  • Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
  • Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
  • Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
  • Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Sales Lead

Hemline Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana
09.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed customer data to determine potential new markets and target customers.
  • Assisted in developing promotional materials such as brochures, flyers.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing product updates and information.
  • Monitored competitor activities to stay ahead of the competition in terms of pricing, products.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while maintaining quality standards.
  • Provided training sessions for new employees on sales techniques, procedures.
  • Collaborated with marketing department to ensure effective promotion of products and services.

Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse

University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, and providing personal hygiene.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards of practice and policies.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress notes.
  • Participated in clinical rounds to discuss the progress of individual cases with physicians and nurses.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Assessed patient health status through physical exams, review of medical history and diagnostic testing results.
  • Educated patients about lifestyle changes, proper nutrition and medication compliance.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Education

Bachelor of General Studies - Concentration in Business

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Airline High School
Bossier City, LA
05-2020

Skills

  • Sales monitoring
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Sales Strategies
  • Marketing knowledge
  • Customer rapport
  • Business development understanding
  • Sales Growth
  • Retail Operations

Professional Organizations

Kappa Delta Sorority

  • Parliamentarian: 11/2022 - 11/2023
  • Recruitment Assistant: 11/2022 - 11/2023
  • Gamma Kappa Member: 08/2020 - 05/2024

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Hemline Lafayette
05.2024 - Current

Sales Lead

Hemline Lafayette
09.2023 - Current

Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse

University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
01.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of General Studies - Concentration in Business

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

High School Diploma -

Airline High School
Marisa Shepherd