Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Availability
Work Preference
Accomplishments
Software
Timeline
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Sharnay Gillespie

Sharnay Gillespie

Customer Service
Tucson,AZ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19

Years of professional experience in apparel and promo sales

Work History

Account Manager

Darling Promo LLC
10.2018 - 01.2024
  • Curating product presentations for clients based on needs.
  • Priced items while maintaining or increase margins. Was able to help increase overall margins of company by 5-10%.
  • Sourced, ordered, and paid for product based on EQP status vendors, as well as dealing directly with overseas vendors to order product in order to save customer money while still increasing margins.
  • Tracked shipments for ultimate customer satisfaction, as well as invoiced the customer when needed.
  • Always willing to help other personnel find "hard to find" product, help with software questions, and teach about not only our business procedures but the promotional products market as well.
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
  • Monitored industry trends to provide informed recommendations on new products or services that could benefit clients' businesses.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with key stakeholders in assigned accounts, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.
  • Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.

General Manager/Office Manager

Tee Time USA
07.2005 - 11.2018
  • Curated product presentations to customer based on need and customer goals.
  • Sourced and ordered product from vendors
  • Used Sage, ASI, and QuickBooks
  • Awarded several bids, including two local fire departments and the University of Arizona, with combined sales of over $300,000.
  • Through sales training and upselling customers, was able to increase margins by 8%.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering personalized service and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services.
  • Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.

Education

High School Diploma -

Orange Glen High School
Escondido, CA
08.1980

Some College (No Degree) - German Studies

Central College
Pella, IA

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Windows Program Suite, CorelDraw, QuickBooks, CommonSku, Sage, Distributor Central, and ASI Software Proficiency

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leaveWork from home option401k match

Accomplishments

  • MS Excel - Prepared and formatted financial project reports, budget spreadsheets and expense reports for monthly review.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of seven staff members.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Product Promotion - Up-sold products and motivated customers to upgrade current product plans.

Software

Microsoft Suite of Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Sage

ASI

CommonSku

Quickbooks

CorelDraw

Google Docs and Google Sheets

Timeline

Account Manager

Darling Promo LLC
10.2018 - 01.2024

General Manager/Office Manager

Tee Time USA
07.2005 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

Orange Glen High School

Some College (No Degree) - German Studies

Central College
Sharnay GillespieCustomer Service