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Paul Pangburn

Grants Pass,OR

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record excelling in customer service and teamwork. Adept at problem-solving and communication. Recognized for building lasting relationships and consistently exceeding expectations, I thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of discretion and empathy.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Solution Rep

Harbor Wholesale Foods
05.2025 - Current
  • Responds to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Delivers exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Delivers prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Greets customers warmly to set tone of customer experience and provide welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
  • Develops and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
  • Exceeds performance targets through diligent work ethic and focus on results-driven tasks.
  • Efficiently manages resources such as equipment and supplies needed for successful completion of each reset assignment.
  • Utilizes advanced problem-solving skills when faced with challenges or obstacles during resets, finding innovative solutions that minimized disruptions to store operations without compromising results quality.
  • Applies strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities during resets, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards for quality and accuracy.
  • Collaborates with store managers to identify specific needs and tailor reset strategies accordingly.
  • Travels to assigned location and works efficiently to complete jobs.
  • Reset specific store departments or entire stores and fully set up new stores according to planograms.
  • Changes shelves, racks, and displays to meet new schematic designs.
  • Builds fixtures according to plan to effectively display new store merchandise.

First Call Team

Hull & Hull Funeral Directors
03.2022 - Current
  • Transport deceased individuals with care from homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, or other locations to funeral home.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new and sensitive situations.
  • Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Moves deceased up and down inclines and stairs safely using carriers and gurneys.
  • Effectively communicated with dispatch to schedule transport progression and receive new orders.
  • Reduces stress levels for families by engaging in friendly conversation and providing compassionate support when needed.
  • Upholds stringent privacy standards by handling sensitive patient information with discretion and confidentiality during transportations tasks.
  • Communicates professionally with families, hospitals, and law enforcement when necessary.
  • Demonstrates empathy and discretion when dealing with grieving families and loved ones.

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Sales Consultant

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
03.2021 - 03.2025
  • Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of trends in purchases.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by resolving issues quickly.
  • Strengthened brand reputations by delivering superior customer returns that fostered loyalty and repeat business.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting fellow Sales Consultants in achieving their individual goals and targets.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.

Sales Associate

Columbia Distributing
09.1998 - 02.2021
  • Optimized inventory levels, minimizing stockouts while reducing excess inventory.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
  • Collaborated with marketing to create impactful promotional materials for increased brand awareness.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
  • Exceeded sales targets through effective planning and goal setting.
  • Fostered collaborative environment, sharing best practices among sales team.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.

Category Manager

Columbia Distributing
01.2016 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with sales teams to understand customer needs, tailoring category offerings to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Led team training sessions to enhance skills in negotiation and strategic sourcing.
  • Drove innovation in product selection, introducing items that captured emerging market trends.
  • Developed and implemented category strategies to align with corporate objectives, substantially increasing efficiency.
  • Enhanced chain relationships by negotiating contracts that improved terms and reduced costs.
  • Increased market share with strategic product placements and promotions.
  • Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
  • Established strong rapport with chains, leading to favorable contract terms and better access to exclusive products or promotions.
  • Coordinated with store operations teams to ensure proper execution of merchandising plans at the store level, driving consistent brand presentation across all locations.
  • Enhanced chain relationships through regular communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Designed and implemented schematics for retail sets and resets for beer, wine, and non alcohol categories including CSD and Energy drinks for local convenience .chains.

Production Line Worker

Coachmen Industries
04.1995 - 08.1998
  • Utilized strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot equipment issues quickly, minimizing disruptions to the production line while maintaining safety standards at all times.
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries to self and colleagues.
  • Exceeded production targets consistently through focused attention on task completion without compromising quality assurance measures.
  • Collaborated with other production workers to achieve smooth running of production line.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and fixing defective parts when possible. This included plumbing, LP lines and appliances, and 12v systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grant Pass High School
Grants Pass, OR

Associate of Arts -

Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR
05-2000

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer relations
  • Calm under pressure

Timeline

Store Solution Rep

Harbor Wholesale Foods
05.2025 - Current

First Call Team

Hull & Hull Funeral Directors
03.2022 - Current

Sales Consultant

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
03.2021 - 03.2025

Category Manager

Columbia Distributing
01.2016 - 03.2019

Sales Associate

Columbia Distributing
09.1998 - 02.2021

Production Line Worker

Coachmen Industries
04.1995 - 08.1998

High School Diploma -

Grant Pass High School

Associate of Arts -

Rogue Community College