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TARA LETHGO

Louisville,KY

Summary

Talented Floral Designer accustomed to overseeing and executing unique creations, including centerpieces, bouquets and arrangements. Highly communicative employee with expertise helping customers execute floral visions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Floral Designer/Small Business Owner

Petite Refine Floral Designs
09.2020 - Current
  • Increased repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and consistently delivering high-quality floral arrangements.
  • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring optimal levels of fresh flowers and supplies while minimizing waste.
  • Adapted quickly to changing trends in the floral industry, acquiring new skills as needed to effectively serve diverse client needs.
  • Researched latest design trends, colors, and vendor products for use in new pieces.
  • Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
  • Collaborated with event planners to create memorable floral installations for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.
  • Streamlined the design process for efficiency, implementing effective time management strategies and prioritizing tasks.

INSURANCE ADVISOR

Shepherd Insurance
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date files on 150 plus client's information, including exposures, risks and premiums
  • Created strong relationships with Underwriters to attain the best proposals, coverages and outcome for clients
  • Negotiated terms and conditions, as well as coverages on insurance policies
  • Identified opportunities to cross-sell additional products to build portfolios.

INSURANCE AGENT

Bankers Life and Colonial Penn
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Generated new leads and identified clients by using successful direct marketing strategies
  • Specialized in Personal Life Insurance as well as Health Insurance for Medicare and Medicaid
  • Reviewed coverage plans and strategic initiatives, determining how best to align new offerings with business goals
  • Diligently filed and followed up with third party claims
  • Supported customers with individualized support and broad knowledge of company products to bring targeted services to individuals with varying needs
  • Coordinated appointments and consultations with clients to identify individual needs and gain better understanding of overall financial situations.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL MANAGER

Michter's Distillery/ Chatham Imports, Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Assessed effectiveness of sales representatives and implemented courses of action to rectify weaknesses
  • Mentored and managed multiple distributor sales teams that brought in annual revenues of 20%+ growth yearly
  • Gave benefit-oriented presentations that drove dramatic revenue growth
  • Mentored and trained staff to define and exceed field sales objectives
  • Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by troubleshooting and resolving issues efficiently on and off premise
  • Business development across 8 states and Western Canada, bringing in new business with an overall goal of retaining and increasing revenue within my territory
  • Exceeded growth goals YoY in 2018 and 2019
  • Traveled to customer sites with field sales to meet and help close deals through effective persuasion.

BARTENDER

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
10.2015 - 08.2017
  • Provide bourbon knowledge to discerning guests from around the country (Doc Crow's has over 100 bourbons.) Actively working together as a team in order to provide the best customer experience
  • Helping to innovate new cocktails for Doc Crow's specialty cocktail menu
  • Assisting in training new bar staff on technique and craft cocktail accuracy
  • Executing high volume sales with little to no supervision while maintaining excellent attention to details
  • Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.

BARTENDER/SERVER

Equus/Jack's Lounge
09.2013 - 10.2015
  • Providing detailed knowledge of wine, beer and liquor to improve the experience of the guests
  • Creating an enjoyable and relaxing experience for the guest to remember
  • Opening and closing duties to help keep the front of the house running smoothly
  • Resolving guest issues with efficiency and urgency.

Education

Assumption High School
05.2007

Skills

  • Sales and marketing strategies
  • Brand development
  • Order Placement
  • Project Management
  • Event Planning Expertise
  • Customer and vendor relations
  • Problem Solving
  • New business development
  • Sales planning
  • Account Management
  • Customer Service
  • Floral Consultations
  • Design Specifications
  • Wedding Floral Design
  • Hand Tying Bouquets

References

  • Preston Van Winkle, Brand/Marketing Manager - Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, 502-599-7949
  • Matthew Bristow, Entrepreneur, 586-747-0915
  • Kayla Piers Stewart, VP of Sales - Paycom, 314-578-2345

Timeline

INSURANCE ADVISOR

Shepherd Insurance
08.2021 - 01.2024

INSURANCE AGENT

Bankers Life and Colonial Penn
02.2021 - 08.2021

Floral Designer/Small Business Owner

Petite Refine Floral Designs
09.2020 - Current

PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL MANAGER

Michter's Distillery/ Chatham Imports, Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2020

BARTENDER

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
10.2015 - 08.2017

BARTENDER/SERVER

Equus/Jack's Lounge
09.2013 - 10.2015

Assumption High School

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