In my role, I oversee the development of relationships with retail and wholesale partners to increase Country Brook Design brand awareness in the pet product marketplace. Here at Country Brook Design, we have been hand-crafting pet collars/harnesses/leashes since 2003. We are also a webbing distributor, carrying many kinds of webbing as well as a wide assortment of plastic and metal hardware for various uses.We also work closely with animal rescue shelters nationwide, and our products have been featured on the Animal Planet show, "Pit Bulls & Parolees".To learn more about us and our products, visit our websites www.countrybrookdesign.com and www.cbpetz.com

- Management and administration of the branch to ensure profitability and an expanding customer base.- Leading the branch team to effectively identify the financial needs of our customers and fulfill these needs by providing appropriate products and excellent customer service.- Building strong relationships with businesses in order to provide customized financial solutions to fit their unique needs.- Ensuring branch compliance with all banking laws and regulations.

• Responsible for recruiting and developing new talent to excel in the role of Agency Sales Representative• Building partnerships with businesses and their employees to implement cost-effective, comprehensive voluntary benefits solutions

Oversaw the daily operations of the Troy, MO location. Implemented effective sales strategies and developed the selling techniques of my team to achieve greater results. Consistently evaluated the performance of my team through coaching and constructive feedback to ensure the achievement of individual and team goals.

Collaborated with the Store Manager to ensure execution of total store operations including merchandising, customer service, sales process, logistics, interviewing and hiring. Developed and coached a strong sales team with an emphasis on solution-based selling techniques.

Supervised the daily operation of the furniture department. Responsibilities included recruiting, hiring, training and development of a top-notch sales team. Provided effective leadership by assisting my team in closing sales when needed and conducting regular performance evaluations on my team to ensure their positive development and career growth.