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Sales manager

Tara V Dews

Optimum
Tyler,TX
29
years of professional experience

Reliable, competitive sales associate with great customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to meeting and exceeding sales goals while providing a one-stop resolution and comprehensive service. Organized and dependable, with a positive attitude and an in-depth understanding of sales promotions and services.

Work History

Retail Sales Consultant

21 Years 5 Months
Optimum | 06.2005 - Current
  • Using consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommending best product offerings.
  • Answering product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Helping customers complete purchases by having full knowledge of all products and services and establishing new and upgrading services.
  • Offering customers products and services to fit their needs while maximizing each sales interaction with strong customer service skills.
  • Determining solutions for customers promptly and professionally.
  • Approaching each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve customer issues.
  • Assisting customers by greeting and checking them in, answering questions, and fulfilling requests.
  • Accurate daily deposits, processing financial transactions, and maintaining inventory.
  • Maintaining customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of customer issues, equipment knowledge, swaps/returns, and technical support issues.
  • Meeting and exceeding sales goals while providing great customer service.
  • Maintaining store inventory by completing daily counts for mobile, accessories, and other store products.
  • Assisting in maintaining safety for store and employees by attending safety ambassador meetings and courses and reporting any safety concerns.
  • Assisting in training new employees and helping teammates whenever necessary.

Call Center Customer Service Representative

1 Year 1 Month
Call Center Solutions | 04.2004 - 05.2005
  • Helped a large volume of customers every day with a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Answered numerous calls per shift to meet fast-paced call center demands.
  • Detailed payment options and transferred customers to the billing department for payment or further questions regarding bills.
  • Described product highlights and benefits to help guide purchasing decisions.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time, and productivity.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Applied highly effective selling skills while properly engaging and presenting solutions to customers.

Wafer Fabrication Operator

6 Years
Texas Instruments | 01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Controlled processing cycles and monitored machinery in operation to process metal wafers in chemical solutions.
  • Calculated etching time based on thickness of materials to be removed.
  • Maintained and verified processing, production, and inspection information reports.
  • Monitored semiconductor operations and adjusted controls of processing machines and equipment to produce compositions with specific electronic properties.
  • Controlled semiconductor processing cycles through manipulation of valves, switches, buttons, and key commands.
  • Managed equipment loading and unloading and moved finished work to stations for further processing.
  • Changed conductive properties of materials through etching using chemical baths and automated machinery to clean semiconductor wafers.
  • Developed patterns using specialized equipment.
  • Set and adjusted both computerized and mechanical equipment controls to regulate power level, temperature, vacuum, and rotation speed of furnace.

Education

Vocational Certificate - Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary

Tyler School of Business | Tyler, TX | 08.1991

Skills

Customer service and assistance
Retail sales
Financial transactions
Cash register operations
Handling customer complaints
Product knowledge
Retail store operations
Greeting customers
Meeting and exceeding sales goals
Sales problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Leadership
Goal-driven

Timeline

Retail Sales Consultant

Optimum
06.2005 - CurrentRead More

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Call Center Solutions
04.2004 - 05.2005Read More

Wafer Fabrication Operator

Texas Instruments
01.1998 - 01.2004Read More

Tyler School of Business

Vocational Certificate from Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
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Tara V DewsSales manager