Intern with the sales and management team at Taylor Farms, a leading producer of salads and healthy fresh foods. Key responsibilities include:- Assisting in developing and implementing sales strategies to expand market reach.- Conducting market research and data analysis to support strategic decision-making.- Engaging with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and build strong relationships.Excited to apply and expand my skills in sales and management during this experience.

• Provide high-quality customer service by actively listening to customers and figuring out how to best meets their needs. • Educate customers on available products to exceed their customer service experience.• Champion positive work environment amongst my team members to encourage team comradery and to learn from one another. • Continuously work on sharpening my sales and communication skills to further my success in this space.

• Selected as one of 1,000 from nationwide pool of candidates for an 18-month, intensive career development program.• Completing monthly assignments on analytical thinking, action planning, and business communications.• Participating in quarterly seminars hosted by top industry professionals from Fortune 500 companies.

Involved in employee training focused on developing a deep understanding of the insurance industry, policies, and products offered by State Farm. Attended staff meetings to gain insights into the business operations and successfully presented to the owner regarding knowledge of policies and products. Assisted in the payment process by effectively supporting customers with their policy questions and ensuring timely deposits. Provided quality customer response and care after several bad weather storms, leveraging understanding of the policies and appropriately escalated matters as needed.

• Taught over 150 hours of swimming lessons to kids (ages 6-10), while maintaining a lifeguarding job in my down time. • Developed customized training exercises to help kids reach their swimming goals and achieve new best personal times.

• Identified a need for handyman work in my county, created a business and selected group of future college students to satisfy the need. • Managed and organized the job schedules and the customer relations for all handyman work throughout the summer.• Developed positive customer relationships and mainly grew the business through word of mouth from satisfied customers.