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Paula Wesley

Paula Wesley

Denver,United States

Summary

Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Paula Inc
01.2023 - Current
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Product still in testing process.
  • Researched market for possible customer base.
  • Reached out to potential customers for testing.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends

Account Manager

SYSCO Food Services
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings
  • Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects
  • Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Set clear sales goals to identify activities and behaviors to advance sales process and close deals
  • Recommended brand products to customers to encourage repeat purchases and foster customer loyalty

Membership Representative

Nielsen Company
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Maintained membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
  • Scheduled and assigned daily work and activities for team members.
  • Identified issues and immediately stepped up to guarantee speedy and effective resolutions.
  • Built talented team through hiring and training new associates.
  • Increased customer acquisitions by 10% through effective social media management, grassroots marketing and new member orientation.
  • Actively engaged clients upon entrance with pleasant greeting.
  • Promoted high level of customer satisfaction using strong relationship-building skills, consistent follow-up and prompt issue resolution.
  • Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new revenue.
  • Maintained membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate
  • Identified issues and immediately stepped up to guarantee speedy and effective resolutions
  • Actively engaged clients upon entrance with pleasant greeting
  • Promoted high level of customer satisfaction using strong relationship-building skills, consistent follow-up and prompt issue resolution
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals
  • Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events

Account Manager

Gourmet Foods International
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue
  • Recommended brand products to customers to encourage repeat purchases and foster customer loyalty
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth

Account Manager

International Gourmet Foods
12.2001 - 03.2018
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
  • Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase client retention.
  • Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue.
  • Set clear sales goals to identify activities and behaviors to advance sales process and close deals.
  • Recommended brand products to customers to encourage repeat purchases and foster customer loyalty.
  • Negotiated prices for products and freights to reduce cost of acquisition by achieving lower price.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Liaised with marketing and sales teams to develop targeted campaigns
  • Identified key entry points to enhance market penetration and maximize returns

Skills

  • Business Planning
  • Investor Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Business Administration
  • Microsoft programs
  • Salesforce
  • Time management
  • Listening Skills
  • Business launch
  • Customer Relations

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Owner

Paula Inc
01.2023 - Current

Account Manager

SYSCO Food Services
10.2021 - 10.2022

Membership Representative

Nielsen Company
09.2019 - 10.2021

Account Manager

Gourmet Foods International
09.2018 - 03.2019

Account Manager

International Gourmet Foods
12.2001 - 03.2018

High School Diploma -

Central Sr High

No Degree - Travel

Omega Travel

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Sr High
Seat Pleasant, MD

No Degree - Travel

Omega Travel
Fairfax, Va

Rowing

Increase health through rowing. Building relationships. Currently in training for 1/2 marathon

Paula Wesley