Sarah Escalona
Houston,TX
Summary
Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
United Site Services, Inc. of Texas
Remote
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
- Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations.
- Utilized CRM software to manage client information, track leads, and monitor sales progress.
Elementary School Teacher
Archdiocese Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted struggling students by providing individualized support and implementing targeted intervention strategies.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples in lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected subjects and reinforced learning.
- Improved student behavior and classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for actions.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication, respect, and inclusivity among students.
Area Sales Coordinator
Ambridge Hospitality
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for maintaining all major accounts
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient communication channels and providing regular feedback to staff members.
- Negotiated group businesses and attained contracts to exceed hotel revenue goal
- Meeting or exceeding targeted sales quotas and productivity standards
- Ensuring that sales staff is appropriately trained and competent to perform their job duties
- Providing exceptional customer service to all customers on a daily basis
- Developing and implementing sales and marketing plans to drive sales and profit
- Collecting customer feedback and market research.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans for the area.
- Established long-term relationships with clients through excellent customer service and consistent followup.
Activities Director
Park Creek Senior Living Community
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Preparation, production, and distribution of a monthly community calendar and newsletter
- Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers
- Maintain and carry out monthly budget
- Motivate residents to participate in activities
- Ability to evaluate residents' needs and conduct group activities
- Arrange for outings as part of a recreational program.
Activities Coordinator
Watercrest Senior Living Group
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Created a monthly calendar
- Scheduled and confirmed entertainment
- Decorated for events accordingly
- Maintained a budget
- Served as acting Activities Director during absence of the Director.
Concierge/ Receptionist
Park Creek Independent Living
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Greeted guests as they arrive and connected them with the appropriate party
- Answered the phone in a timely manner and directed calls to the correct offices
- Created and managed both a digital and hard copy filing system for all partners.
Education
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12.2021
Skills
- Teaching
- Marketing
- Staff Management
- National Account Management
- Management
- Sales
- Literacy Development
- Sales Operation
- Sales Reporting
- Sales Presentations
- Sales Training
- CRM Software
- Sales Reporting
- Sales Presentations
- Sales Training
- CRM Software
Assessments
- Front desk agent (hotel), Proficient, 12/01/21, Selecting hotel rooms based on verbal requests and identifying errors in hotel data
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 04/01/22, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Early childhood development, Proficient, 12/01/21, Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Sales Representative
United Site Services, Inc. of Texas
04.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Archdiocese Of San Antonio
06.2022 - 04.2024
Area Sales Coordinator
Ambridge Hospitality
02.2021 - 05.2022
Activities Director
Park Creek Senior Living Community
09.2020 - 02.2021
Activities Coordinator
Watercrest Senior Living Group
05.2019 - 09.2020
Concierge/ Receptionist
Park Creek Independent Living
12.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Sam Houston State University