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Michelle Owens

Charleston,SC

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Owens Luntsford LLC, excelling in strategic planning and data-driven decision making. Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows and effective team building, achieving significant cost reductions. Skilled in customer relationship management, fostering strong client connections to drive retention and satisfaction. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Publisher, Salesforce and Quickbooks. Consider me a chameleon bringing experience in sales, leadership, management and marketing fields.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of Operations

Owens Luntsford LLC/Advantage Towing
2015 - Current
  • Managed and oversight of all company operations,
  • Streamlined operational workflows to enhance productivity and reduce company costs.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for operational enhancement and monetary gains.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale in the office and on the road.
  • Executed all appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with annual business forecasts.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and all payroll; to include filing of quarterly taxes.
  • Conducted all court appearances and magistrate correspondence in the sales of abandoned vehicles.

Sales Account Manager

Charleston Imaging Products
2013 - 2015
  • Sales of office solutions to include office technology and furniture.
  • Achieving and surpassing sales goals through upselling and cross selling existing accounts.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Collaborated strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth and expand market presence with new accounts.
  • Provide exceptional training on new office technology to customers.
  • Collaborated with interior designers to achieve customer's desired office solutions.

Marketing Manager

Dougherty Equipment Company
2008 - 2013
  • Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
  • Managed digital and social media marketing channels, optimizing content for increased audience reach and engagement.
  • Assisted in the development, execution and on-going training of company CRM program, Salesforce.
  • Collaboration with VPs and Sales Managers on strategic target marketing campaigns.
  • Managed and mentored all company marketing employees, to include marketing coordinators and telemarketers, in execution and high results of marketing campaigns. Fostering growth and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Optimized email campaigns to increase open and click-through rates.
  • Implemented and executed new on-going lead generation techniques
  • Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.

Marketing Coordinator

Dougherty Equipment Company
2007 - 2008
  • Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
  • Organized promotional events, sales meetings and holiday functions, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
  • Maintained and updated the company website, improving user experience and accessibility.
  • Created engaging brochures and flyers to use for promotional and sales materials and distribution.
  • Created and distributed company promotional items for sales team.
  • Supervised and mentored company telemarketing team.


  • Assisted sales department with lead generation through telemarketing campaigns.

Service Administrator

Dougherty Equipment Company
05.2006 - 08.2007

Clerical duties to assist service department

  • Managed a high volume of service requests, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing service inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Facilitated clear communication between clients and technical teams through concise documentation and effective followups.

Education

General Business

Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC

High School Diploma -

Wando High School, Mt. Pleasant, SC
01-2001

Skills

  • Strategic planning with standards for achieving sales goals
  • Customer relationship management & retention
  • Self motivation/ Team building motivation
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Strong organizational skills

Timeline

Service Administrator - Dougherty Equipment Company
05.2006 - 08.2007
VP of Operations - Owens Luntsford LLC/Advantage Towing
2015 - Current
Sales Account Manager - Charleston Imaging Products
2013 - 2015
Marketing Manager - Dougherty Equipment Company
2008 - 2013
Marketing Coordinator - Dougherty Equipment Company
2007 - 2008
Trident Technical College - , General Business
Wando High School - High School Diploma,
Michelle Owens