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Steven Ingrassia

Granger,IA

Summary

Hard working with a background in retail sales, management, insurance, and customer service. Exceptional organization, critical thinking and time management skills. Very dedicated and willing to go above and beyond at every level.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales & Customer Service

State Farm
Illinois
01.2018 - 07.2024

• Demonstrated extensive product knowledge to effectively communicate features and benefits to customers.
• Implemented strategic upselling strategies to increase sales revenue and enhance customer experience.
• Managed customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and promote loyalty to the brand.
• Resolved customer issues and complaints through efficient problem-solving techniques.
• Utilized proven sales techniques to drive product purchases and meet sales targets.
• Processed claims accurately and efficiently to guarantee timely reimbursement for customers.

Store Manager

Hollister Co
Iowa City, IA/West Des Moines, IA
11.2015 - 11.2017
  • Managed a team of two full-time assistant managers, and an average of 20-30 part time associates
  • Responsible for the overall performance of the store including but not limited to: sales to plan and last year, cleanliness, stockroom organization, shipment processing, hours utilization, staffing, marketing, asset protection implementation
  • Conducted interviews to hire a wide range of diverse employees
  • Delivered excellent customer service while addressing customer inquiries and resolving customer complaints
  • Accomplishments: Promoted to store manager in another state within first year as an AM
  • Significantly reduced shrink in store my first year as SM
  • Comped positive to yearly business first year as SM
  • Aided in completion of store closure.

Assistant Manager

Hollister Co
Springfield, IL
12.2014 - 11.2015
  • Recruited, hired and trained employees for part-time positions
  • Aided store manager in scheduling
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations.

Coz's Pizza & Pub

Springfield, IL
- 06.2014
  • Helped supervise the kitchen staff, prep and cook pizzas
  • Worked efficiently in a team
  • Responsible for taking food orders, making salads, and running ovens
  • Server.

BJC Media Services Intern

Barnes Jewish-Christian Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2011
  • Assisted the Media Specialists on video shoots in the studio and around the hospital
  • Shot video, edited various client videos, logged tapes, setup and operated teleprompter during studio interviews
  • Dubbed cds/dvds, setup lights and tripods, and created labels for clients
  • Learned to edit on Final Cut Pro 7
  • Worked Independently on Video Projects.

Frito Lay Merchandiser

Springfield, IL
05.2007 - 08.2007
  • Responsible for traveling to various grocery stores and gas stations and merchandising Frito-Lay's products
  • Communicated with store personnel and assisted the Frito-Lay Sales Representatives on big routes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
12.2010

Skills

  • Avid Express DV
  • Final Cut Pro 7
  • DVD Studio Pro
  • Canon XL-1&2
  • Sony HVR-Z1U
  • Panasonic P2 HD Camera
  • Hitachi digital studio cameras
  • Ross Synergy 3 video switcher
  • Teleprompter
  • DSLR Cameras
  • Chyron Duet character generator
  • Windows & Mac operating systems
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • After Effects
  • Pro Tools
  • Cyberduck
  • Discus
  • Dreamweaver
  • IDVD
  • Final Draft
  • Motion

Timeline

Sales & Customer Service

State Farm
01.2018 - 07.2024

Store Manager

Hollister Co
11.2015 - 11.2017

Assistant Manager

Hollister Co
12.2014 - 11.2015

BJC Media Services Intern

Barnes Jewish-Christian Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2011

Frito Lay Merchandiser

05.2007 - 08.2007

Coz's Pizza & Pub

- 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Steven Ingrassia