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• Co-developed new health care vertical within Best Buy Business and assisted in establishing KPIs for the team.
• Plan, develop and implement the roll-out of large projects; this includes being the liaison between product fulfillment, logistics management, project management, contracts, sales and the client.
• Fostered a relationship with a new healthcare device company that resulted in a commitment of over $15 million dollars over the course of three years. Since March of 2020, the client has been able to grow from a team.
• FY22 to FY23: year-over-year account growth of 42% in revenue dollars
• FY24 produced a revenue of 150% to budget
• President’s Club FY23

• Analyzed different product’s costs to maintain a product margin on average of 16.33% month to month.
• Produced a revenue average of 141% of monthly quota with an average of $13,900 in service revenue.
• Forecasted accurate pipeline predications based on month-to-month data collected.
• Partnered with multiple internal teams to perform complex and fine-detail projects for diverse clientele.
• Concentrated a book of business to healthcare clientele with an emphasis on telehealth and EMR solutions.

• Anticipated and creatively resolve problems through sales processes.
• Collaborated with category merchants, buyers, and engineering team to create value driven initiative with target customers.
• Continually exceeded a monthly ramping quota that began at $37,200 up to $186,000.
• Developed strong customer relationships specifically targeting audiences in the health-care setting.
• Identified opportunities for further expansion of services/products amongst current clients.
• Leveraged internal resources and partner on sales to increase customer experience.

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• Conducted data analysis of customer’s accounts to determine products and services that would best benefit them.
• Utilized interpersonal communication skills to refer customer to proper partners within Wells Fargo when necessary.
• Compared different products for customer’s utilizing different programs to compare payment plans that factor in interest rates, length of payment, total payment and credit.
• Adapted to an ever-changing and policy-oriented environment that requires constant training and research of standard operating procedures.
• Prioritized different tasks dependent on urgency and need in accordance.
• Demonstrated high ethical standards on the behalf of Wells Fargo.

Duluth, Minnesota Area

• Coached team members around customer interactions to help lead our team to the most successful quarter regarding ratings on customer surveys.
• Reduced loss to Wells Fargo by reviewing daily transactions to ensure that all information documented was correct.
• Redesigned the way in which our branch prepared for yearly external audit to lead our team to the highest scoring audit in five years.

• Assisted incoming freshman and transfer students in the process of registration for classes.
• Created a positive image of the University of Minnesota- Duluth for the incoming student.
• Answered questions about the University from incoming students and their parents.

• Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
• Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
• Counseled and disciplined staff when necessary.
• Initiated negotiations regarding vendor contracts and kept updated records of contracts.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Public Policy And Health Administration, 3.985/4.0

Master’s Project: Envision Community Project: Building a Program Evaluation Utilizing Community-Based Participatory Research - Advisor.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics

Activities and Societies: Labovitz School of Business and Economics’ Committee on Awards, Recognition, and Excellence - Labovitz School of.