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TAREN A. RUSSELL

McLean,Virginia

Summary

Exceptional professional with a proven track record and talent for strong administrative and project management skills, with a profound ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with customers, clientele, and associates, both verbally and in writing. Intuitively fielding customer concerns, implementing reforms and changes that lead to streamlined and efficient operations. Expertise includes Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook) and various operating systems as Windows, and Mac OSX, Opera, Google Docs, Salesforce, LifeSpeed, CI.TY, NGS and other databases.

Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales management professional successful in cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections and persuasively introducing products. Well-versed in implementing pricing models, managing vendor relations and expanding territory.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Junior Sales Manager

AC Marriott
Washington, DC
02.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to increase revenue by 15% within the first quarter.
  • Generated over 200 new qualified leads through cold calling, networking events, and social media outreach.
  • Increased booking conversion rate by 25% by executing targeted sales strategies.
  • Researched competitive pricing, contributing to a 10% increase in average profit margins.
  • Led weekly progress reviews with senior management, resulting in streamlined goal tracking and accountability.
  • Established 30+ new business accounts while maintaining relationships with 50+ existing clients.
  • Identified key decision makers across 40+ organizations to enhance partnership opportunities.
  • Executed strategic plans that expanded customer base by 18% in six months.
  • Supported sales pipeline growth, contributing to a 20% rise in quarterly revenue.

Sales Coordinator

WESTIN HOTEL
Washington, DC
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Coordinated over 100 events and meetings, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
  • Liaised with an average of 20 clients weekly to gather detailed event requirements.
  • Managed and distributed over 150 proposals and contracts with 100% on-time delivery.
  • Manage leads, proposals, contracts, and follow-ups.
  • Communicate with partners on arrangements for events.
  • Maintained pricing and budget details for 30+ events monthly, reducing errors by 20%.
  • Updated customer relationship management (CRM) with 500+ client entries, ensuring data accuracy for sales reporting.
  • Provide quality deliverables at agreed deadlines.
  • Created 25+ promotional materials and presentations for sales initiatives.
  • Handle incoming inquiries and distribute leads to the appropriate sales managers.
  • Ensure client satisfaction by following up on bookings and events.
  • Support social media and email marketing efforts.
  • Work both independently and as part of a team.

Group Sales Coordinator

HOLIDAY INN
Washington, DC
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Supported Sales Team responsible for generating $1.2M in annual group sales, in accordance with goals established by department budget and marketing plan.
  • Support day-to-day activities of the Sales Department and provide immediate support to Group Sales Team.
  • Answer phones to qualify inbound calls and leads.
  • Organized 50+ showroom site inspections and improved preparation time by 15%.
  • Working knowledge of Opera Hotel Property Solutions Software to include the following activities: searching for specific future or past reservations, preparation of daily arrivals report, adding profile information as needed, knowledge of special codes and amenities, access, analyzing and printing folios for past guests, check rate offerings for specific rate codes, and other functions. Used system to manage 200+ reservations and 100+ guest profiles monthly.
  • Processed and tracked $250K in group deposits and turnover documentation.
  • Responded to 300+ customer emails with 24-hour turnaround time and 95% satisfaction rate.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

TRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Washington, District of Columbia

Skills

  • Lead generation techniques
  • Sales strategy development
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Effective negotiation
  • Cold calling
  • Sales expertise
  • Prospecting and telemarketing
  • Direct sales

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Junior Sales Manager

AC Marriott
02.2025 - Current

Sales Coordinator

WESTIN HOTEL
07.2024 - 02.2025

Group Sales Coordinator

HOLIDAY INN
02.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

TRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
TAREN A. RUSSELL
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