Theresa Atkins
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Sales and Service Professional with more than (20) twenty years of self-employed experience with a proven talent for making new contacts, closing orders, and generating repeat/referral business by building lasting business relationships through performance, integrity, and credibility as well as developed a positive rapport with people at all levels of the business.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Consultant
Sears Home Improvement Projects
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Offered free In-Home consultations to provide various design options and estimates for home projects. Analyzed, evaluated and measured the project areas. Presented and explained the need and process of the project. Provided both interior and exterior quotes which included- Kitchen, Bathroom, HVAC, Flooring, Roofing, Siding, Insulation, Gutters, &/or Windows.
Outside Sales Consultant
Home Depot
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Met with clients in their homes who were interested in Home Depot/s do-it-for-me services; Roofing, Siding, Insulation, Gutters, &/or Windows.. Spent my time traveling to and engaging in professional sales presentations in customers homes. Important steps in order are assessing customer needs, recommend products that fulfill those needs, developed price quotes, presented warranty information and discussed financing options. Worked with customers to complete the necessary sales contracts and paperwork. Generated leads inside assigned stores and maintained relationships with assigned stores associates in an effort to drive their sales, attended meetings and regularly participated in online training on HDE products and service offerings.
Outside Sales Representative
WAGNER SUPPLY COMPANY
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Established a new customer base and a working daily route in an assigned territory. Communicated with customers and inquired about their business needs. Promoted, introduced and sold a wide range of products.
Owner/Operator/Manager
MILLS CLEANING SERVICE, LLC
01.1993 - 01.2016
- Attained sound knowledge of the commercial & residential janitorial market acquiring principles and skills needed to succeed. Maintain acct payable/receivable, oversee budgets, forecasts, and research market analysis via certified education in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. Ability to teach others efficient work strategies, ability to lead with confidence, utilize resources, and execute all necessary actions to produce quality work and ensure the highest possible profit for the company. Acquired and maintained consecutive years of service and satisfaction to my clients with the able to consistently achieve growth through effective account management. Earned a reputation as a valuable business owner by being fair, honest, and willing to help others when needed. Prepared and presented quotes to clients, planned and facilitated procedures, specifications, work schedules, along with monitored and purchased products/materials needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies- Business, Communication, Sociology, Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2010
Accomplishments
*Advocate for Domestic Violence
Co-founded a Louisiana Law- “Gwen’s Law” 2014
*OSHA 10 Certified 2025
*Forklift Certified 2025
Timeline
Outside Sales Consultant
Sears Home Improvement Projects
07.2019 - 07.2021
Outside Sales Consultant
Home Depot
09.2018 - 04.2019
Outside Sales Representative
WAGNER SUPPLY COMPANY
09.2017 - 12.2017
Owner/Operator/Manager
MILLS CLEANING SERVICE, LLC
01.1993 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies- Business, Communication, Sociology, Psychology
Louisiana State University