Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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MILAR BLAND

Ankeny

Summary

Motivated professional with a proactive approach to driving sales. Highly articulate communicator with genuine enthusiasm for engaging with customers and promoting products. Forward-thinking and ambitious, consistently seeking opportunities to stand out and achieve targets. Natural leader who thrives in dynamic environments, always aiming to exceed expectations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coin Sales Associate

Christopher's Rare Coins
11.2023 - Current
  • Assist with purchasing and appraising collections and estates.
  • Help customers diversify and make decisions on investments.
  • Manage our eBay store; helping to diversify our sales online.

Wahlburgers Lead

Wahlburgers
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Coached team members on being efficient and effective.
  • Kept turnover rate down by meeting with employees and addressing issues in a timely manner.
  • Put on routine events to keep customers engaged and excited.

Account Manager

4M Building Solutions
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Generated and presented reports to senior management on account performance.
  • Resolved client issues in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed account to identify customer needs and areas to improve.

Assistant General Manager

Premier Plus Storm Team
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring high levels of customer service and satisfaction.
  • Met with customers to go over job financials and choose materials.
  • Gained new clients through door-to-door sales.

Inside Sales Representative

Lockridge Inc.
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Managed inquiries from customers regarding products, services, pricing and availability.
  • Identified upselling opportunities to increase average sale size.
  • Daily inventory checks to identify product needs.

Frozen Food Department Manager

Hy-Vee
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Analyzed data from sales reports to identify trends in consumer preferences.
  • Monitored stock rotation to reduce waste due to expiration dates.
  • Created attractive displays that showcased seasonal items or promoted items.

Assistant Manager

Hy-Vee
12.2017 - 08.2018
  • Trained new employees in product knowledge and customer service protocols.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory.

Night Manager

Jim & Charlie's Affiliated Foods
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Delegated tasks to team members to optimize productivity.
  • Communicated with managers regarding staffing levels and team member performance.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain stock levels throughout the night.

Assistant Manager

Hy-Vee
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Made select product orders for the store.
  • Maintained store appearance and cleanliness.
  • Assisted customers with needs.

Grocery Clerk

Hy-Vee
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Assisted customers in locating items.
  • Cleaned display cases, shelves, and aisles.
  • I worked the cash register and stocked shelves.

Education

High School Diploma -

Indian Hills Hi-set diploma program
Ottumwa, IA
02.2017

Skills

  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Excellent people skills
  • Money Handling
  • Sales Strategies
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Reliable and punctual

Certification

  • OSHA 30 hour
  • OSHA 10 hour

Timeline

Coin Sales Associate

Christopher's Rare Coins
11.2023 - Current

Wahlburgers Lead

Wahlburgers
05.2023 - 11.2023

Account Manager

4M Building Solutions
08.2022 - 05.2023

Assistant General Manager

Premier Plus Storm Team
03.2021 - 08.2022

Inside Sales Representative

Lockridge Inc.
10.2019 - 02.2021

Frozen Food Department Manager

Hy-Vee
08.2018 - 10.2019

Assistant Manager

Hy-Vee
12.2017 - 08.2018

Night Manager

Jim & Charlie's Affiliated Foods
06.2017 - 12.2017

Assistant Manager

Hy-Vee
08.2016 - 06.2017

Grocery Clerk

Hy-Vee
08.2014 - 08.2016

High School Diploma -

Indian Hills Hi-set diploma program