Renee Ellington
The Villages
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding targets through exceptional customer engagement and strategic negotiation skills.
Experienced with identifying customer needs and providing tailored solutions. Utilizes effective sales strategies to close deals and increase client satisfaction. Track record of building strong client relationships and delivering consistent results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesperson
Big Tex Trailers, MFG
Mount Pleasant, TX
03.2003 - 03.2013
- Exceeded monthly sales targets through effective customer engagement and product knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, enhancing customer loyalty and retention rates.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
- Exceeded monthly targets by diligently following up on leads and closing deals promptly.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits, increasing buyer interest.
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Recruitor
Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, LLP
Dallas, TX
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract top legal talent across various practice areas.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and refine job descriptions for clarity and effectiveness.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings, ensuring alignment with firm culture and role requirements.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing candidates to negotiating offers and onboarding new hires.
Police Officer
City Of Lancaster
Lancaster, TX
01.1990 - 01.2001
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance to individuals in distress.
- Collaborated with community organizations to foster positive relationships and enhance outreach efforts.
- Developed crime prevention strategies that reduced incidents in targeted areas through proactive engagement.
- Trained new recruits on operational protocols, ensuring compliance with department standards and safety measures.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, TXTCOLE Certification - Police
Cedar Valley College
Dallas, TX01.2001
Timeline
Salesperson
Big Tex Trailers, MFG
03.2003 - 03.2013
Recruitor
Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, LLP
01.2001 - 01.2003
Police Officer
City Of Lancaster
01.1990 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
TCOLE Certification - Police
Cedar Valley College