A seasoned professional with practical experience and solid understanding of business management applications, including market analysis, sales, and marketing team building. Possess ability to select, train and retain self-motivated, customer-oriented employees. High caliber presentation, negotiation and closing skills; ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results; Excellent analytical skills and extensive technical background; Proficient in using technology, research, and information to enhance management; Extensive technical background with proven results in sales management. Results speak for themselves.
Hi, I’m
Tamara Bridges
Ft. Worth,TX
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
5
Certificate
Work History
Pye- Barker Fire & Safety
Reginal Sales Representative
01.2019 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Start up Branch in Austin / San Antonio area
- Regional Sales in Fire Protection Sales
- Worked the Market to establish name in area with general Contractors
- First year grew back log to 3.4 million
- Duties involving within the sales cycle: Identify Projects, worked with estimating for pricing, Developed and Deliver proposals and Contracts to General Contractors
- Marketed Region for future Opportunities
- Called on General Contractors and end- User’s.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
- Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new revenue.
- Fulfilled customer queries over phone, in-person and through email to provide and maintain highest level of customer care.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase revenue.
- Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
Lucy Resorts ( Austin ) (Houston) (Los Angeles)
Corporate and Wedding Events/ Coordinator
01.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinating/ Marketed Events within Different Venues in The Texas area and California
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Oversaw scheduling tasks efficiently, ensuring optimal staff coverage during peak times without sacrificing quality of service delivery or exceeding budget constraints.
- Event Specialist overseeing Particular tasks throughout the event planning process
- Duties including meeting with Vendors at the Venue Location to help with Set-up, running errands for supplies and decorations
GK Services/ Cintas
SR. Sales Territory Representative
10.2013 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Territory Sales Rep/ Duties included Proposals/ Cold Calling and Canvassing
- Within the Industrial side working with Mid to Large Prospects in a competitive market within my region
- Quota Driven Weekly
- Managing existing accounts and new business, with-in a fast-paced environment
- Face for the customer for service and installment needs
- Perform Presentations, generating leads, negotiating contacts, establishing rapport, created proposals for customer with new and existing business
- Forecasted weekly sales, worked sales pipeline in Salesforce.
Ameripipe Supply
SR. Sales Representative
04.2010 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Achieved a consistent record of exceeding quotas by effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, cultivating a vast network of contacts within the industry.
- Sales Representative for large piping and valve company in Industrial industry, including Oil and Gas market
- Duties included Estimating and developing proposals, introducing new products, negotiating contracts for new and existing
- Grew customer base by cold calling, entertaining and canvassing
- Top sales representative for two years.
- Increased sales revenue by building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
- Developed exceptional interpersonal, speaking, and listening skills from talking with both customers and upper management.
- Implemented CRM systems to efficiently track client interactions and enhance customer service.
- Organized trade shows and industry events to increase brand visibility and generate leads.
Bayou On the Bend Apartments
Sales Representative
01.2008 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Luxury Apartment sales- Downtown Houston- Showing Apartments to potential renters within the corporate and Professional individuals moving to the area from various countries, and Houston Area
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Driven Heavily on marketing within the Community and Corporate side
- Performed Managerial duties concerning the property
- Daily tasks- Representing clients, collecting financial information, understanding the terms of contract.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
Randstad
Sales Representative
01.2005 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Specializing in recruiting- sales and Administration side
- Involving Cold calls, Canvassing, Recruiting
- Matching Companies and candidates in a competitive industry.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
Education
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
University Overview
- Full Scholarship / Tennis Scholarship- Won NCAA Championship
- Honor Roll Achieving 3.7
- Professional Development: Advocate for Special Olympics
- Elected Captain of San Diego State
- FCA ( Future Christian athletes)
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Schedule Coordination
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Presenting Ideas and Plans
- Strategic Planning
- Event Planning
- Project assistance
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Achieved Presidents Awards
- Worked closely with my team including heavily on the Service Part, and the Routes . Resolving an my clients were given right product and on time
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Twic Card
Osha Certified
GK/ Cintas Award completion of on going knowledge and Company policies
SR Sales Account Manager
Additional Information
Additional Information
- I am more successful as a hunter role
- Handling Problematic ongoing Problems
- Work well in fast pace environment
- Multi Tasking
- Work well within a team environment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Reginal Sales Representative
Pye- Barker Fire & Safety
01.2019 - 06.2024
SR. Sales Territory Representative
GK Services/ Cintas
10.2013 - 01.2018
Corporate and Wedding Events/ Coordinator
Lucy Resorts ( Austin ) (Houston) (Los Angeles)
01.2012 - Current
SR. Sales Representative
Ameripipe Supply
04.2010 - 01.2013
Sales Representative
Bayou On the Bend Apartments
01.2008 - 01.2010
Sales Representative
Randstad
01.2005 - 01.2008
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
Twic Card
Osha Certified
GK/ Cintas Award completion of on going knowledge and Company policies
SR Sales Account Manager
Pickleball
Pickleball
Play on the weekends in different leagues around DFW Area
Pickleball
Pickleball
Play on the weekends in different leagues around DFW Area
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