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NICOLAS HINESTROSA

Knoxville,TN

Summary

I am detailed oriented with big organizational skills; I believe small details are as important as the big picture. Inventory and purchasing experience. Critical thinking, People and negotiation skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Gary Yeomans Ford Lincoln
Knoxville, Tennessee
07.2024 - Current

As a bilingual sales associate, I engaged a diverse customer base, handled transactions, managed returns, and consistently met sales targets through effective communication in two languages. I provided product information, offered support, and followed up with customers, fostering strong relationships. My bilingual skills enhanced customer service and ensured all customers felt understood and valued.

Sales Associate

SHERWIN WILLIAMS
Knoxville, Tennessee
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service by assisting customers in person and over the phone, determining their needs, and presenting appropriate products and services
  • Being bilingual enhances this service by allowing for better communication and support of a diverse customer base
  • Build productive trust relationships with wholesale and retail customers, accurately process sales transactions, and follow sales goals
  • Maintain precise work order files, pull products, tint and mix to customer specifications, stock shelves, set up displays, clean store equipment, and handle deliveries
  • Stay knowledgeable on products, comply with inventory control procedures, and suggest ways to improve sales.

Technical procurement specialist

LEGALTECH
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • In charge of structuring project for state agricultural programs
  • Key Contributions: Reduction in delays in tax and state reviews
  • Inside restructuring in order to improve efficiency and reduce times the delivery of projects.

Regional CEO

Filtechsys Colombia
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Supplier of raw materials to large pharmaceutical companies in the region
  • Inventory and purchasing Experience
  • Key Contributions: 5% increase in revenues due to efficient buying programs
  • Creation of a “Forward program” to stabilize prices of all materials in order to assure price stability in a yearly planning.

Project Manager

01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Management and coordination of human capital; Payroll clerk in charge of collect employee work times, verify records and attendance and calculate wages, taxes and adjustments
  • Purchasing manager in charge of procuring construction material and equipment
  • Key Contributions: Reduction in costs due to an efficient material purchase program.

Education

Masters Degree - International Marketing

EADA Business School
Barcelona
06.2014

Undergraduate Degree - Strategic Business Management

Javeriana University
Bogota
01.2013

Bachelor - Business Management

Autonoma University
Barranquilla
01.2012

Skills

  • Excell
  • Power Bi

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Sales Associate

Gary Yeomans Ford Lincoln
07.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

SHERWIN WILLIAMS
03.2024 - 07.2024

Technical procurement specialist

LEGALTECH
01.2020 - 01.2023

Regional CEO

Filtechsys Colombia
01.2017 - 01.2020

Project Manager

01.2015 - 01.2017

Masters Degree - International Marketing

EADA Business School

Undergraduate Degree - Strategic Business Management

Javeriana University

Bachelor - Business Management

Autonoma University
NICOLAS HINESTROSA