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Michelle McLeod-Baxter

Wesley Chapel,FL
Michelle McLeod-Baxter

Summary

Over 20 years of sales experience Organizing and design expert Exemplary oral and written communication skills Ability to Prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Microsoft Word, Excel, HTML, and 3D CAD Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently or with a group. Generate self gen leads as well as received many referrals. Giving presentations to large and small groups Lead generation (Promotional Events/Advertising) Negotiating Advertising with Radio and TV stations Writing scripts and recording commercials for effective advertising. Hold weekly staff meetings that are goal and result oriented Hiring/Firing of staff Training sales staff. Mentoring other business owners as well as employees on personal responsibility as well as setting realistic goals for their business. Building rapport with client Many years of experience in client recruitment in education in the entertainment industry. 20+ years of sales experience in person as well as in home. Warm and friendly individual helps customers in any situation. Enjoys working closely with team members to deliver positive guest experience. Experience as Front Desk Agent in busy and successful setting. Driven Front Desk Agent highly skilled in managing reservations, telephone calls and customer inquiries. Poised and professional with total commitment to guest satisfaction. Well-versed in mitigating customer dissatisfaction with prompt service and diplomatic communication.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

Marriott

Front Desk Agent and Night Audit
03.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Logged wake-up call requests
  • Delivered above-and-beyond service to guests by making outside venue reservations and setting up tours.
  • Performed financial reports to do Night Audit. Made sure financial ledgers and revenue reports were balanced with sales reports.
  • Established maintenance requests, and housekeeping requests from guests in GPX. Also communicated any chats from guests,
  • Managed 20-60 check-ins in a 4-hour period.

Tailored Living

Senior Designer
03.2020 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Helped the company advance industry standing by creating innovative concept designs.
  • Developed schematics showcasing design layouts, individual components, and production procedures.
  • Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
  • Evaluated project scope and development schedule, and collaborated closely with project owners to establish parameters.
  • Increased sales by 10%
  • Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams

Closet Factory

Senior Designer
01.2019 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Use Closet Force to view, and manage leads as well as run sales reports
  • Meet clients for in-home consultation/presentation
  • Schedule design review via Zoom so clients can see their design in 3D
  • Establish rapport, trust and educate clients about product and why it is superior to competitors.
  • Helped company advance industry standing by creating innovative concept designs.
  • Developed schematics showcasing design layouts, individual components, and production procedures.

California Closets

Designer
01.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Design closets, pantries, garages, offices, and other spaces for clients
  • Manage project from initial design to installation
  • Establish rapport and maintain positive relationships with clientele
  • Work in showrooms as needed
  • Established Award of Top Designer
  • Increased sales by 5%

Closet By Design

Designer
01.2012 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Design closets, pantries, garages, offices and other spaces for clients
  • Manage project from initial design to installation
  • Establish rapport and maintain positive relationships clientele
  • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.

JRP

President-Owner
01.2006 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Managed and operated studio
  • Assisted clients with agency/management representation and negotiated contracts
  • Responsible for all hiring and firing of employees
  • Conducted motivational and goal oriented sales meetings weekly
  • Screened and interviewed prospect talent
  • Acted as a personal business coach and mentor to other franchise owners on strategies to increase sales
  • Held Open calls
  • Increased sales by 10%

JRP

Vice President/Co-Owner
01.2000 - 01.2006

Job overview

  • Assisted clients with agency/management representation and negotiated contracts
  • Followed up with agency call backs
  • Networked with TOP agents/managers from New York and Los Angeles markets
  • Booking appointments from cold calls and warm leads
  • Interviewed, auditioned, and closed prospective talent
  • Trained Sales and CR reps
  • Increased Sales by 30%
  • Increased Audition bookings by 20%

Education

Tony Robbins Sales Training
Online

Sales Training
2014

Co-Host
Intercontinental

Business Training
01.2001

University Overview

2001-2015 Co-Host a National morning motivational, business tip conference

St. Leo University
St.Leo, FL

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
05.1997

University Overview

  • Dean's List 1995-1997
  • Selected to be an AMBASSADOR for the school
  • Served as an RA for 2 years while I was there

Pasco Hernando Community College
Dade City, FL

Associate of Arts from General Studies
05.1991

Skills

  • Dynamic Communication Skills
  • Accounting Report Creation
  • Front Desk Operations
  • Resolving Issues
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Nightly Audits
  • Public Speaking
  • Negotiating Radio and Media contracts

Timeline

Front Desk Agent and Night Audit

Marriott
03.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Designer

Tailored Living
03.2020 - 10.2020

Senior Designer

Closet Factory
01.2019 - 04.2020

Designer

California Closets
01.2017 - 01.2018

Designer

Closet By Design
01.2012 - 01.2017

President-Owner

JRP
01.2006 - 01.2009

Vice President/Co-Owner

JRP
01.2000 - 01.2006

Tony Robbins Sales Training

Sales Training

Co-Host

Business Training

St. Leo University

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology

Pasco Hernando Community College

Associate of Arts from General Studies
Michelle McLeod-Baxter