Cindy Elder Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Greater St. Louis Area

Overland Park, Ks

For over 6 years, have achieved top performer status. ranking in top 10% of company for total annual sales volume.Responsible for yearly sales of over $600,000.Exceeded sales targets by over 20% through implementation of strong closing techniques, superior product knowledge, and anticipating/understanding client's needs.Selected to be featured in national corporate training video, highlighting successful sales techniques and protocols. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of store inventory, trends, and develop corporate contacts that ensure successful growth of store objectives.Develop client base by establishing long-term client relationships through marketing, creative correspondences, and referrals.Assist in training of new sales associates and have been offered management positions within the company.

Placed in top 15% out of 275 stores nationwide. Averaged 2.1 million in annual revenue, exceeding goal by 25%.Responsible for all aspects of management of 10 sales and office support associates through: hiring, on- the- job training and coaching, directing team meetings, and supervision of staff, including performance reviews.Managed multiple stores with sales volume of $1.5 to $3.2 million. Exceeded and met store revenue and payroll objectives.Consistently maintained controllable expenses 50% below target.Developed store action plans to implement strategies to achieve sales and profit objectives.Led sales associates to exceed annual revenue goals by over 30%.Provided feedback and input to senior level executive management and corporate trainers on how revenue drivers were consistently being surpassed.Initiated and implemented corporate training program, for all job levels including: assistant managers, sales, and customer service personnel.

Project coordinator for graphic design/corporate communications firm.Coordination with client, suppliers, and designers.Presentations to prospective clients.Ability to effectively organize and prioritize a heavy workload in order to meet deadlines.Analyzed client needs, provided cost estimates, tracked budgets, and worked within time sensitive deadlines. Served as liaison between clients and designers.Communication and interpersonal skills.Responsible for typesetting, proofreading, editing, and scheduling. Proficient on all IBM and Macintosh operations systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Works, Photoshop, and Freehand.

Managed and maintained Great Plains accounting system including: job cost, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.Generated project, accounting and tax reports.Processed payroll, invoicing and billing.Prepared cost analysis.Prepared and monitored project budgets.Apprised designers, clients, and vendors on budgetary constraints and cost information.Maintained clerical functions of office.