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Trevor Sladek

Georgetown

Summary

Astute Professional Salesman with commitment to customer service and assistance. Reliable, attentive professional with Lighting design and Electrical Installation talents. Veteran retail management professional with demonstrated success in building and motivating teams to achieve and surpass objectives in sales, service and performance. Skilled at loss prevention, recordkeeping and team leadership. Always working to enhance revenue and boost customer satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Elite Lighting Designs/Independent Contractor

Myself
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of consulting business, which required such tasks as Lighting Design and Installation.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.

Electrical Department Pro

Lowes Home Improvment
08.2016 - 12.2020
  • Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and Lighting design and electrical installation talents.
  • Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations..
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Counter Sales Representative

Dealers Electrical
02.2015 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
  • Exceeded established sales goals and increased client retention.
  • Networked at events and by phone to expand business profits and revenues.

Owner/Operator

Exciting Lighting
03.1997 - 01.2006
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.

Education

Associate of Arts - Commercial Art

Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TX
05.1989

High School Diploma -

Taylor High School
Taylor, TX
05.1981

Skills

  • Merchandise Promotion and Display
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Customer Service Management
  • Retail Operations
  • Service-Oriented
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Product Sales
  • Product Assessments
  • Decision Making
  • Sales Leadership
  • Financial Recordkeeping

Timeline

Elite Lighting Designs/Independent Contractor

Myself
07.2021 - 07.2023

Electrical Department Pro

Lowes Home Improvment
08.2016 - 12.2020

Counter Sales Representative

Dealers Electrical
02.2015 - 01.2016

Owner/Operator

Exciting Lighting
03.1997 - 01.2006

Associate of Arts - Commercial Art

Texas State Technical College - Waco

High School Diploma -

Taylor High School
Trevor Sladek