TERESA FORBES
Wholesale Artist / Designer
Ossian,IA
Summary
Successful at continually meeting or exceeding Sales and service objectives knowledgeable about advertising standards and winning strategies expertise and customizing approaches to fit the business markets and targets for customers.
SKILLS
Retail ● Highly competitive Vendor relations ● Optimizing business processes
Secretarial ● Merchandising and display
Clerical ● Staff management
Office work ● Sales expertise
MANAGEMENT ● Customer rapport
Multitasking ● Self-motivated
Sales ● Client development
Relationship building and management ● Interpersonal skills
Vendor relations ● Optimizing business processes
service ● Mentoring and coaching
Vendor relations ● Optimizing business processes
*BANKING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT
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Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Wholesale Artist
Lotusfly Design
Oelwein, Iowa
01.2021 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
Independent Sales Representative
CTFO
Postville, IA
08.2018 - Current
- Created and deployed successful marketing collateral to highlight offerings and engage customers at appointments, trade shows and networking events.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Identified new customers by attending trade-shows, networking and performing cold-calls.
- Employed variety of sales practices to accommodate each customer's individual needs and overcome objections.
Merchandiser
Driveline Retail Services
Oelwein, Iowa
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Small Business Consultant
Forbes Inc
Postville, IA
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Mapped current business and operational processes and recommended areas for improvement.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain business information and key data informing responses to development requests.
- Created workflow diagrams and Gantt charts to clearly demonstrate processes and timelines.
- Mapped process activities to identify shortfalls and propose options to rectify operational inefficiencies.
- Collaborated with Type and Type departments to respond to questions and concerns regarding project details.
Sales Clerk
Guppy's On The Go/Casey's General Store
Elgin , Iiwa
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Placed new merchandise on shelves and racks in appealing, organized arrangements to drive sales.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
Recieving Inspector
Cabelas Distribution Center
Prairie Du Chien, WI
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced slot control of freight in warehouse by optimizing organization efforts.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in Type freight.
Bakery Manager
Quillins
Waukon, Iowa
05.2009 - 09.2012
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise and team performance.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales.
Education
Certificate In Business Management - Business
NICC
Peosta, IA05.2008
Associate Of Technology - Graphic Design
Strayer University
Washington, DC03.2022
Skills
- Visualization and Representation
- Line and Space Control
- Visual Elements Integration
- Perspective Management
- Originality and Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Artistic Design
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Subject Research
- Art Exhibitions
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Color Discrimination
- Attention to Detail
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reference Photography
- Fine Arts Theory
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Trend Monitoring
- Technique Optimization
Personal Information
I have no doubt you will find my credentials to be an excellent match. Please contact me at
your earliest convenience to schedule an interview. I look forward to meeting with you and
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-aldridge-6bb3b4178
319-284-2706
esplayx@gmail.com
Timeline
Wholesale Artist
Lotusfly Design
01.2021 - Current
Merchandiser
Driveline Retail Services
08.2019 - 10.2021
Independent Sales Representative
CTFO
08.2018 - Current
Small Business Consultant
Forbes Inc
04.2018 - 01.2021
Sales Clerk
Guppy's On The Go/Casey's General Store
04.2015 - 01.2018
Recieving Inspector
Cabelas Distribution Center
10.2012 - 04.2015
Bakery Manager
Quillins
05.2009 - 09.2012
Certificate In Business Management - Business
NICC
Associate Of Technology - Graphic Design
Strayer University