Storm Spotter
Rita Watson
Martin,United States
Summary
With over 16 years of retail experience in various roles and settings, I am a passionate and skilled sales professional who loves to connect with people and deliver exceptional results. I currently work as a HP District Sales Lead at 2020 Companies, where I oversee and support a team of sales representatives across multiple locations, ensuring that they meet and exceed the sales goals and standards of HP products and services. In addition to my sales leadership skills, I also have a strong background in merchandising, marketing, and social networking, which I leverage to create attractive and engaging displays, promotions, and campaigns for HP. I am always eager to learn new things and adapt to changing customer needs and market trends. I also enjoy working in an honest and collaborative environment, where I can share my knowledge and ideas with my colleagues and managers. My ultimate goal is to provide a positive and memorable shopping experience for every customer, and to contribute to the growth and success of 2020 Companies and HP.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote Travel Agent
Global Travel Solutions
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
08.2022 - Current
- Full Service Travel. My love of travel caused me to become a travel agent. I enjoy helping to create memories that last! My favorite bookings are cruises! I wants customers to experience the adventure worry free and stress free. After All a Vacation should be a vacation! Business Customers serviced as well!
HP District Sales Lead
2020 Companies
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
10.2022 - 04.2026
- Still with HP Job duties are listed below under Mosaic.. HP moved their contract to 2020 Companies, I followed. My sales were good. My instant Ink numbers were #7 in the nation. Proud of this! I am willing to return, if called.
Mars Pet Care Team
Advantage Solutions: Sales, Marketing, Technology
Irvine, California, United States
03.2021 - 08.2022
- This was my 2nd time on the Mars Pet Care Team. I love it to pieces. I worked on Segmented side. Previously I worked on SAS Walmart side. Loved it..... I would even be willing to return if asked.
District Sales Lead HP Team
2020 Companies
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Still with HP Job duties are listed below under Mosaic.. HP moved their contract to 2020 Companies, I followed. My sales were good. My instant Ink numbers were #7 in the nation. Proud of this! I am willing to return, if called.
District Sales Lead - HP Team
Mosaic North America
KY
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Drive sales, advocacy and brand awareness of HP Products Generate in-store buzz through passion and engagement for the HP Brand Build strong professional relationships with all in-store personnel Gather competitive intelligence and report on specific tactics including price moves, new products and merchandising materials Complete call reports, paperwork, and on-going personal training in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines Maintain extensive knowledge of all products, as well as the location and the best methods to point retail sales associates during times you are not in their store Confidentially deliver HP product and sales skills training presentations in a variety of environments from 1:1 to medium group sizes for the purposes of educating consumers and sales associates, driving HP product recommendations and sales Build and maintain essential relationships with retail partners through conducting group meetings, incentives, lunch & learns, and other strategic activities to help drive sales.
Merchandiser
Premium Retail Services
Louisville, Kentucky
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Merchandising Audits for Kroger Stores
Retail Sales Merchandiser - FT
SAS Retail Services
Orange, California
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Work with key decision makers in stores to maintain product availability, by continually checking for Distribution issues to avoid out of stocks and distribution voids for many Clients at once. Assisting stores to keep their KPI rates high to continually increase sales. Helping stores to maintain OSA or OSCA on a regular basis. On a previous route, I represented the Mars Pet Care Team, doing the same thing! Loved it!
Registration Clerk
JW Press
Martin, TN
05.2015 - 02.2019
- This company publishes 3 academic journals and sponsors the Academic Business World International Conferences. I Help with everything including the Set up and checking of equipment to make sure its working. Help put registration packets together. Registering customer /clients, checking them into their designated conferences and make sure they have all info in their packets that is needed. Giving directions as needed. Making sure all customer/clients know which conference they are scheduled for. Make schedule corrections as necessary. Make sure corrections are posted and that customer clients are aware of correction. This position has ended due to the owners health. He is closing the business.
Roadside Assistance Rep.
LiveOps, Inc.
Louisville, Kentucky
01.2017 - 05.2018
- I Work with Inbound callers who need roadside assistance. Whatever their need, I use my customer Service skills to dispatch the correct service needed. Whether its for a tow truck, or simply locked keys inside of the car.
Retail Sales Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions: Sales, Marketing, Technology
California
04.2012 - 12.2016
- In 2012 when I first got this job, it was part time. I serviced the frozen Dept. at Walmart. I worked with Superfridge. I changed the promotions every 2 weeks and stocked the coolers every 2 weeks. This was done, so that the folks who demonstrated could have enough product to sell. In 2013, I was promoted to Full time, and I became a member of Small Syndicated Format Team, my supervisor was Doug Stewart, I serviced Walmart Stores and CVS pharmacy as well as Independent gas stations. In Walmart Stores, I audited their produce Department for quality as well as interviewed customers on what their opinions of the Produce Quality was like. For CVS, I audited the front of the store for Out of Date merchandise, Price Accuracy, as well as safety issues in the store and in their stock room. In the Pharmacy, I needed special clearance to Audit their prescriptions and procedures according to state and federal laws. In convenient the stores, I checked the distribution of our clients products on the shelf, I helped them correct their counts and suggested ordering new products. I left this position due to moving to Kentucky, I was notified that there were no open positions available at the time of my move, so I was unable to transfer. Willing to Work for Advantage again.
Department Manager for Produce and Floral
Walmart
Rantoul, IL
03.2008 - 06.2010
- I managed 4 associates to complete our daily goal of having a clean, well stocked Produce and Floral Department that customers loved. My goal was Quality first. I turned the department around. My crew and I increased the sales and even was able to secure an account with a local community school to provide them with produce and special treats for the children to have nutritious meals and snacks. I worked out schedules during vacations and illnesses. Together we changed the Comac weekly. We worked as a team to meet our daily goals. Unloaded the truck, filled out of stocks, placed orders. Lifting was required. Each Box was aprox. 75 lbs or more.
Team Member
Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.
Mt Juliet, TN
10.2006 - 03.2008
- Hired in as seasonal temporary. Was kept after Season was over. Worked my way up from Cashier, Stocking and helping with plan
- Grams, , to Guest Services Desk and then Trained to run the Education Department. I left this position to move to Illinois. I worked also in Champaign, IL where I learned how to cut fabric. I stocked and worked at the cutting counter.
Education
Degree - Christian Studies
Nazarene Bible College
01-2014
Certificate - Master Travel
International Correspondance School
01-1996
Certificate - TV Production
South Tech Education Center
01-1989
Diploma - General
Santalucas Community High School
01-1987
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Email Marketing
- Relationship management
- Hotel accommodations
- Travel arrangements
- Retail sales
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Achieved higher sales by introducing SellPro for Training tasks.
Certification
- Windows 11 Home Essentials 2024-2025
- M365 Essentials 2024-2025
- Microsoft 365 Accreditation 2023-2024
- Windows 11 Essentials: 2026 Edition
- 2024 Bronze Loyalty Tier
Interests
Timeline
HP District Sales Lead
2020 Companies
10.2022 - 04.2026
Remote Travel Agent
Global Travel Solutions
08.2022 - Current
Mars Pet Care Team
Advantage Solutions: Sales, Marketing, Technology
03.2021 - 08.2022
District Sales Lead HP Team
2020 Companies
05.2020 - 07.2020
District Sales Lead - HP Team
Mosaic North America
08.2019 - 05.2020
Merchandiser
Premium Retail Services
08.2018 - 08.2019
Retail Sales Merchandiser - FT
SAS Retail Services
05.2018 - 08.2019
Roadside Assistance Rep.
LiveOps, Inc.
01.2017 - 05.2018
Registration Clerk
JW Press
05.2015 - 02.2019
Retail Sales Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions: Sales, Marketing, Technology
04.2012 - 12.2016
Department Manager for Produce and Floral
Walmart
03.2008 - 06.2010
Team Member
Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.
10.2006 - 03.2008
Certificate - Master Travel
International Correspondance School
Certificate - TV Production
South Tech Education Center
Diploma - General
Santalucas Community High School
Degree - Christian Studies
Nazarene Bible College