Quann-Ta Powell
Sales Manager
Portsmouth,VA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Manager
Surplus Furniture & Mattress Warehouse
Portsmouth, VA
06.2021 - Current
- Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
- Promoted continuing education opportunities for sales team to bolster skills and add value to department.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
- Targeted and prospected for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity and innovation.
Wave Planner
Tegra Global
SUFFOLK, VA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Researched and compiled information on variety of planning issues from multiple sources, prepared thorough reports and presented findings in team meetings.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Lead Spray Technician Off-Site
Thermal Spray Solutions
Chesapeake, VA
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Monitored quality control and trends to report to job site supervisor.
- Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for paint application with exacting accuracy.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Led crew 8+ applicators and provided mentoring to each, offering assistance wherever needed.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 09.2012 - 08.2016
Skills
Sales expertise
Goals and performance
Strategic planning
Accomplished manager
Account management
Coaching and mentoring
Verbal and written communication
Time management
Preventive Maintenance
Manufacturing process controls
Production line control
Timeline
Sales Manager
Surplus Furniture & Mattress Warehouse
06.2021 - Current
Wave Planner
Tegra Global
10.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Spray Technician Off-Site
Thermal Spray Solutions
09.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
09.2012 - 08.2016