Experience

Stockyards Lumber and Ranch Supply Inc.

• United States
• Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Specialist

  • May 2002 - Present

  Demonstrated strong ability to establish rapport and built productive business relationships; acted as liaison with fencing contractors and ranchers providing material quotes for semi loads; diligently worked on general material quotes and oversaw the shipping and description of merchandise. Orchestrated logistics, purchasing, accounts receivable and managed the inside sales; maintained knowledge on sales for cattle equipment, fencing, tack, animal health and metal buildings. Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures. Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue. Liaised with customers and recommended specific products and specials, aligning with individual needs, requirements and specifications. Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price. Monitored shipments to ensure goods were delivered on time and in good condition. Negotiated with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. Performed targeted collections on past due accounts aged over 30 days. Show less



Level 3 Communications

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• CLLI Code Administrator

  • Feb 1999 - Jul 2001

  Created codes for nationally used switching equipment. This was used for 2 different communications companies to effectively connect mutual fiber-optic lines in a substation. 911 coordination, Certain counties in the United States needed to test our lines for 911 connectivity. My role was to be the liaison between the 911 dispatcher, our technicians and legal department to make sure the test was completed. I was the key person to work with IBM Software developers to create a new database to house CILLI code information and their locations. Show less



ICG Communications

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Telephone Number Adminstration

  • Mar 1996 - Mar 1999

  Oversaw the telephone numbers for the entire company. This included the allocation for new lines and the aging for old lines. Created a new system for the administration and tracking of these numbers. Worked directly with other departments to strategise a more effective flow between my department and others. Oversaw the telephone numbers for the entire company. This included the allocation for new lines and the aging for old lines. Created a new system for the administration and tracking of these numbers. Worked directly with other departments to strategise a more effective flow between my department and others.



General Motors

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing

  • Jan 1994 - Mar 1996

  Assisted the V.P. with travel arrangements, high level confidential corporate meetings, correspondence of mail, expense reports and social schedule. Assisted the V.P. with travel arrangements, high level confidential corporate meetings, correspondence of mail, expense reports and social schedule.