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Sara Ralston

Temple,TX

Summary

Dedicated Business Development leader offering diverse experience in customer service, business management and project coordination. Quickly builds relationships with both new clients and business audiences. Quick-learning with excellent multi-tasking skills and mastery of new technology. Commended for innovation and creative problem-solving to address business challenges.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Center Lead

Garlyn Shelton Volkswagen
10.2023 - Current
  • Boosted company revenue through the identification of new business opportunities and partnerships.
  • Implemented comprehensive training programs for staff members to improve overall performance and skill sets.
  • Streamlined internal processes for better time management, improved communication, and reduced costs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Reduced operational costs for the department through effective budget planning and resource allocation.

Business Administrator

Homestead Companies
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Implementation of Collections Policy & achievement of monthly collections goal
  • Maintained accurate resident ledgers and minimized Entrata corrections
  • Ensured all invoices received are approved, initialed, stamped, coded and entered into Entrata and sent to corporate weekly
  • Prompt, friendly and effective communication with residents and parents regarding ledger questions
  • Implemented cost-saving measures through efficient resource allocation and vendor negotiations, optimizing property financial performance.

General Manager

Orielly Auto Parts
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.

Maintenance/Marketing

Homestead Companies
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Worked maintenance during Turn season.
  • Helped with after hours and weekend emergency maintenance
  • Such as floods, fire, lock outs, power outages, HVAC, etc.
  • Street marketing for The Ranch at Lubbock
  • I took flyers to competitor properties, collaborated with local businesses, outreach on and around campus and participated in off property events such as the Housing Fair.
  • Helped plan, organize, and execute social events with on-site leasing team
  • Participated in tour and leasing trainings.
  • Social media planning and execution for property.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, Texas
12.2020

Associate of Science - Physical Education

Temple College
Temple, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Supervision and Training
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Sales Team Development
  • Time Management
  • Operations Management
  • Budget Management

Timeline

Business Development Center Lead

Garlyn Shelton Volkswagen
10.2023 - Current

Business Administrator

Homestead Companies
09.2022 - 09.2023

General Manager

Orielly Auto Parts
01.2021 - 09.2022

Maintenance/Marketing

Homestead Companies
02.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Lubbock Christian University

Associate of Science - Physical Education

Temple College

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