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Paula Dean

Blairsville,GA

Summary

Driven sales professional with a proven track record at Home Depot, enhancing customer satisfaction and boosting store revenue through expert customer relationship building and sales expertise. Excelled in a self-directed environment, leveraging product knowledge and multitasking abilities to secure and grow key accounts. Achieved notable sales increases by mastering multiple departments and cutting machines, alongside persuasive communication. Highly experience sales person known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Salesperson

Home Depot
05.2022 - Current

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  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals..
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
  • Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections..
  • Managed key accounts in order to maintain strong relationships with top-tier clients.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor..
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions..
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.

Front End Associate

Kroger
05.1990 - 10.1997
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Positively impacted employee morale by mentoring newer staff members on company values and expectations regarding customer service excellence.
  • Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns..
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
  • Back up payroll
  • Managed returns and exchanges, maintaining professionalism while adhering to company policies.
  • Streamlined checkout processes by multitasking between register duties, bagging items, and engaging with customers simultaneously.
  • Handled high-volume cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of both cash and credit payments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA
08.2013

Associate of Science - Fine Arts

Macon State College
Macon, GA
05.2010

Associate of Arts - Education

Macon State College
Macon, GA
05.2010

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Building
  • Sales expertise
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Client Account Management
  • Upselling and Cross Selling
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Pipe, Blinds, and Key Cutting Machines
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

Homer Badge for hand written letter from customer to Ted Decker (CEO) for excellent customer service.

Timeline

Salesperson

Home Depot
05.2022 - Current

Front End Associate

Kroger
05.1990 - 10.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Reinhardt University

Associate of Science - Fine Arts

Macon State College

Associate of Arts - Education

Macon State College
Paula Dean