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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Kansas City, Kansas

Associated Wholesale Grocers we have the pleasure of assisting independent retailers in growing their business. The independent grocer is what true entrepreneurship is all about, many have been providing products and jobs in their communities for decades and are an important part of the economy, locally and nationally. At AWG we assist roughly 2700 retailers throughout the mid-west and southern states and continue to grow annually. Our marketing department manages and coordinates a variety of different programs that are designed to bring awareness to consumers and increase sales for the business owner. The diverse marketing programs I work with specifically includes signage, in-store audio, gift card sales, nutrition, loyalty and education programs. My job allows me the flexibility to use skills such as coordination, creativity, foresight and conceptualization to routinely develop and execute marketing strategies designed to create growth and consumer loyalty.

Kansas City

My goal is to assist physicians in providing their patients with the best materials and techniques available today. We represent product lines from FH Orthopedics, Integra Spine, Centinel Spine, Celling Biosciences and more. The companies we represent demonstrate the ability to produce innovative, relevant, and clinically advantageous materials necessary for today's dynamic medical industry.As an independent sales rep for Surgical Specialties I have the latitude to seek out additional product lines for physicians, providing them with all the needed tools available for patient care. My job also entails explaining the features and long term benefits of or our implants to the doctors, demonstrating how to properly use surgical tools needed for those implants, and assisting the OR staff during the procedure.I pride myself on customer service skills, attention to detail, forward thinking, and my ability to learn and adapt quickly.

2010Create successful sales process, providing prospective member the unique benefits and features of private club membership Generate additional sales revenue amounting to and additional $400K annuallyDevelop and maintain website, marketing flyers, digital advertisements and strategic e-mail campaignsIdentify market trends, conceptualize ideas/programs and implement plans to sustain a foremost advantage among competitors Branch Manager 2006-2007A World of TileInitiate creative sales techniques to maximize revenue in low performing markets Maintain an excessive inventory, decreasing product loss and shrink by over 20%Customer Service liaison building business relationships with vendors, contractors and customers supporting open communication and a commitment to maintain and enhance the overall

Manage sales team, train, sell, inventory management, hiring, profit and loss, reporting.

Manage a staff of nine sales representatives and two warehouse employees on a daily basis.Train all employee's, new and existing on sales philosophies and product knowledge.Maximize sales on a monthly and quarterly basis achieving sales goals while minimizing overhead costs.Facilitate negotiations for large projects in a very competitive market. Increased and maintained morale, productivity and created a team environment.Maintained inventory of over 300K and decreased inventory loss by 20%.Dream Team member responsible for training and development of newly hired employees in multiple locations.

Proficient using application software such as (Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, Outlook, Project, Paint, and setting scripts; on daily basis.Improved efficiency of Call Center Representatives through monitoring and coaching.Provided Technical Support for a call center of over 300 employees. Compiled daily reports for upper management.Special Projects: Redesign Floor Plans, Switch entire sites e-mail to new server, Diagnose challenges, Devise resolutions, and Implement processes for improvement.Maintained staffing levels on a daily basis to obtain a company set standard of service level.Scheduling for up to 250 employees's, balancing the approval of vacation and overtime based on employee and company needs.

Oriented and trained new employees on menus, bar products, specials, as well as the high standards of service.Maintained exceptional customer service level while increasing sales in both the bar and dining area through coaching and development.Performed all managerial closing duties (maintaining execution of service standards, ordering of products, auditing reports, balancing cash, and end of day closing procedures for kitchen, bar and dining staff).Assisted in organization and execution of successful special events and catering events.

Train new employees on menus, bar products, specials, adhering to high standards of servicePerform managerial closing duties, executing service standards, inventory and cash auditsAccountable for increasing sales for both bar and dining through staff coaching and developing Organize and execute special events and catering initiatives

Bachelor’S Degree, Public Affairs, 3.25

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