Tara Gardiner
Salt Lake City
Summary
Skilled finance and accounts professional with strong background in managing financial operations and ensuring compliance. Adept at utilizing advanced accounting software and financial analysis tools. Highly reliable team player, consistently adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving measurable results. Known for attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts
Bayview Animal Hospital Layton, P.C.
10.2020 - Current
- Management: Leksa White and Amber Hansen
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Managed inventory tracking systems to ensure accurate valuations while minimizing overstock or stockout situations effectively.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Inside Sales Representative
SymbolArts
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Management: Scott Burnett
- Management of accounts for clients in 7 states, in addition to International clientele
- Coordinate sales with 50+ customers daily, while providing excellence in customer service and personal touches
- Ensure fulfillment of $200,000+ of sales while maintaining accuracy and timeliness on a monthly basis
- Advanced knowledge of NetSuite and Infor CRM
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with clients and providing insightful product recommendations.
- Met or exceeded sales targets and quotas to contribute to overall sales goals and revenue of company.
Sr. Sales & Marketing Specialist
Pinterest
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Management: Marika Coffin
- Work in a team environment, strategize and pitch to business owners for advertising on the Pinterest platform
- Implemented CRM systems for improved lead tracking and follow-up processes, resulting in more efficient sales operations.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in sales and marketing techniques.
- Increased brand awareness by creating engaging social media content and managing online platforms.
- Proven capability of meeting and exceeding sales goals and incentives (5 consecutive quarters)
- Advanced ability to perform with no oversight, efficient as a self-starter and motivated to sell
- Well-spoken and articulate when handling cold calls; sales-oriented and focus on skillful delivery
- Managed key account relationships, resulting in increased repeat business and long-term loyalty among clients.
- Regularly monitored industry trends to stay abreast of potential opportunities and challenges, providing crucial insights to inform strategic decision making
Health & Wellness Coach
Creating the Habit Nutrition- Herbalife
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Management: Elyse Brady
- Distribution of Herbalife products through creation of protein shakes, teas, detoxes and related items
- Excellence in customer service and capability to sell – while also maintaining knowledge of nutrition and physical health to support wellness needs of clientele
- Ability to coach and assist customers in achieving their physical fitness and nutritional goals through use and promotion of Herbalife products
- Managed client records meticulously, maintaining confidentiality while ensuring easy access to essential information during coaching sessions
- Staff management and partnership responsibilities, such as book/record keeping, cashiering, creation of beverages while adhering to strict food safety protocols, staff training and completing inventory audits
- Developed care plans and agendas for clients based on individual health concerns and advised on specific diet and exercise plans
- Established strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the coaching process.
Client Service Representative
VCA - Mountain Vista Animal Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Management: Jeanette Sessions
- Beginning knowledge of animal handling, preventative care, and veterinary medicine
- Handled sensitive client information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
- Managed incoming calls, providing prompt and accurate information to clients about products and services.
- Delivered outstanding customer service by maintaining a professional demeanor during high-pressure situations.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping with proactive attention to client information updates.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through proactive outreach and regular check-ins on progress and satisfaction.
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
Sales Team Lead
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Management: Shirley Pitts, Keyan Chen, Selmir Keclic, Kamille Hinojosa
- Proficient in cashiering, sales floor maintenance and management as well as visual merchandising
- Excellence in customer service and salesmanship
- Trained in basic management skills such as sales floor and staff supervision, loss prevention, staff scheduling and issuing returns
- Cross-trained for basic stockroom procedures; shipment, bay maintenance and sales floor updates
- Capable of achieving sales goals and driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Increased sales revenue by implementing targeted sales strategies and team training sessions.
- Expanded sales revenues by identifying opportunities and executing customized marketing plans.
- Mentored junior sales associates, resulting in their rapid progression within the company.
- Streamlined sales processes for increased efficiency and improved team performance.
Sales Representative
Coach, Inc
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Management: Sanaz Salmani, Jacob Harris, & Maria Torres
- Exceeded individual sales goal of ~$45,000 monthly
- Consistently ranked within the top three highest selling sales associates
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Knowledgeable of embroidering, embellishment, and monogramming
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
Education
No Degree - Sports & Exercise Sciences
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UtahBachelor of Science - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID09-2024
Associate of Science - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Penn Foster Group
Scranton, PA06.2020
Advanced Honors HS Diploma - Early Childhood Education
East Career And Technical Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada06-2015
Skills
- Month end close
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Relationship building
- Objection handling
Awards
- As part of the Abercrombie & Fitch sales team, topped fragrance sales for the region
- As part of the Abercrombie & Fitch sales team, achieved a Level2 Incentive back-to-back quarters
- As part of the Abercrombie & Fitch sales team, topped customer conversion rate for the region,
- Was chosen for the position of seasonal key-holder following a year of consistent arduous work and dedication to Abercrombie & Fitch,
- Chosen twice consecutively as Customer Service MVP for Abercrombie and Fitch, store #10412 (Galleria Mall Location),
- Achieved top three sales associates during first month at Coach, Inc.: September2017,
- Achieved monthly and quarterly sales incentives back-to-back quarters at Pinterest: February-May2022,
- Achieved an 113.74% increase in value of opportunities closed-won from Q4'22 to Q1'23 at Pinterest
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Team Sports
Timeline
Inside Sales Representative
SymbolArts
08.2023 - 07.2024
Sr. Sales & Marketing Specialist
Pinterest
02.2022 - 06.2023
Health & Wellness Coach
Creating the Habit Nutrition- Herbalife
04.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts
Bayview Animal Hospital Layton, P.C.
10.2020 - Current
Client Service Representative
VCA - Mountain Vista Animal Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2020
Sales Representative
Coach, Inc
09.2017 - 12.2017
Sales Team Lead
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
07.2015 - 07.2018
No Degree - Sports & Exercise Sciences
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Associate of Science - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Penn Foster Group
Advanced Honors HS Diploma - Early Childhood Education
East Career And Technical Academy
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