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Tyrone Parham

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

Dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in human resources, customer service, and team leadership. Seeking to leverage my 20+ years of experience in sales and management to transition into an entry-level Human Services position at the Defense Intelligence Agency. Committed to providing high-quality HR services, supporting workforce initiatives, and contributing to the Agency's mission.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Sportfit
Bowie, MD
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
  • Created detailed reports on daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, finance, logistics.
  • Adhered to established policies and procedures when handling customer accounts.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.

Assistant General Manager

Gold's Gym
Riverdale Park, MD
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Promoted membership sales and assisted with member retention efforts.
  • Provided outstanding guest service by maintaining a guest-friendly environment, greeting and acknowledging every guest, and ensuring high standards of service.
  • Recruited, trained, developed, and communicated with all staff, assessing performance as needed.
  • Maintained merchandising standards, display presentations, and monitored inventory levels.
  • Delegated, monitored, and evaluated responsibilities of subordinate team members.
  • Managed employee and member issues in the absence of the General Manager.

Assistant General Manager

24 Hour Fitness
Lanham, MD
07.2017 - 10.2019
  • Executed back office procedures, including member account and labor management.
  • Oversaw the Kids' Club, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for children.
  • Managed retail goods, inventory, promotions, and merchandising.
  • Led front desk operations and ensured a one-team mindset across departments.
  • Engaged with guests, answered questions about membership options, and invited them to join the club community.
  • Hired, trained, coached, and inspired a team of Service Experts and Kids Club Attendants.
  • Drove attainment of department goals, including member acquisition, retention, retail sales, and member satisfaction.

Travel Consultant / Sales

Sundance Vacations Inc.
Washington , DC
02.2014 - 04.2017
  • Introduced potential clients to products through oral presentations.
  • Explained product benefits and how they could meet clients' travel needs.
  • Negotiated and reviewed contracts.
  • Assisted in the training of new employees.

Sales Manager

No Excuse Workou
Oxon Hill, MD
02.2008 - 01.2014
  • Led sales calls to establish sales and customer retention goals.
  • Hired and trained all sales staff for the new gym.
  • Generated monthly and annual sales reports.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Created and directed sales team training and development programs.
  • Resolved customer complaints and managed customer interactions.

Sales Representative

Preferred Climate
Waldorf, MD
02.2004 - 04.2008
  • Implemented business-building and relationship-building expectations with assigned accounts and customers.
  • Participated in incentive programs and contests to support production goals.
  • Identified prospective customers using lead generation methods and performed cold calls.

Education

GED -

Forestville H.S
District Heights, MD
05-1999

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
  • Employee Relations and Engagement
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Inventory Management
  • Data Entry
  • Communication

Timeline

Sales Representative

Sportfit
01.2020 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Gold's Gym
10.2019 - 12.2020

Assistant General Manager

24 Hour Fitness
07.2017 - 10.2019

Travel Consultant / Sales

Sundance Vacations Inc.
02.2014 - 04.2017

Sales Manager

No Excuse Workou
02.2008 - 01.2014

Sales Representative

Preferred Climate
02.2004 - 04.2008

GED -

Forestville H.S
Tyrone Parham