SARA L. FLANDERS
Moscow,ID
Summary
Experienced in office settings with a strong background in leadership, sales management, and presenting ideas. Skilled in client relations, development procedures, and reporting. Known for organizational abilities and effective teamwork. Extensive experience in administrative management, successfully prioritizing projects and multitasking to achieve goals. Took time off to raise a family and relocate to Idaho, then immersed myself in volunteering at my children's school, leading to a job offer as an aide. Recognized for methodical and detail-oriented approach, excelling as a team player and possessing expertise in team leadership. Confident in my strong work ethic and ability to contribute to your organization's success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 15-22 children.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Office Administrative Assistant
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to faculty and staff by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by promptly addressing inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Sales Support Associate
SYNERON, INC.
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Assisted regional sales staff with all levels of support from initial prospect/customer inquiry through sales quotes, order and product shipping process
- Worked with sales, leasing and finance to structure winning deals
- Managed and entered critical customer and sales information in company's dedicated CRM solution
- Initiated and facilitated communication between sales representatives, sales directors and corporate offices
- Captured all customer inquiries and concerns expressed by them, and acted accordingly by developing the appropriate action plan to address all customer inquiries and concerns
- Ordered and prepared documentation for sales reps, incl
- Brochures, kits, etc
- Updated and maintained company's data bases on a regular basis ensuring consistent and accurate data is available at all times
- Assisted accounting department by collecting final sales agreements and financial paperwork to complete a sale
- Managed timelines for key projects and ensured all objectives were achieved.
Sales Coordinator, Inventory Manager
GARDEN ART INTERNATIONAL
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Managed client accounts (clientele includes landscape architects, contractors, wholesale/retail customers) from estimate to purchase to delivery to after-sales service with exceptional accuracy and courtesy
- Assisted operations manager with special projects and ensured excellent client relations
- Ensured accounts receivable reconciliation
- Trained new employees and demonstrated skills developed on the job
- Developed skills that resulted in movement to positions of increasing responsibility.
Education
BA -
California State University
Fullerton, CA05.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Microsoft FrontPage
- Sales Force
- MFG
- Sales Logix
- AS400
- JD Edwards
- BeeHively
- Patience and Empathy
- Database entry
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Client Relationship Building
- CRM Software
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
08.2021 - 06.2024
Office Administrative Assistant
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
08.2019 - 06.2021
Sales Support Associate
SYNERON, INC.
01.2008 - 01.2014
Sales Coordinator, Inventory Manager
GARDEN ART INTERNATIONAL
01.2004 - 01.2008
BA -
California State University
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