Rachel Weinshanker
(***) *** – **** – **** Flushing Drive, San Diego, California 92111
accaz4@r.postjobfree.com – www.rachelweinshanker.com – http://www.linkedin.com/in/rweinshanker
Sales and Marketing – Business Management – Customer Service
Operations – Merchandising – Budgeting – P&L Management – Conflict Resolution
Inside and Outside Sales – Team Leadership – Recruiting – Staff Training
Education
Master of Sciences: Management, Organizational Leadership and Change Management
Colorado State University, Global Campus – In Progress, 2014
Bachelor of Arts: International Security and Conflict Resolution, Conflict Management
San Diego State University, San Diego, California – Graduated, 2010
Career Experience
National Funding, San Diego, California
Business Finance Consultant/National Account Manager – January 2013 to Present
• Consultative sales of working capital products, building relationships and strengthening personal database
• Account manager for a database of warm and cold leads consisting of thousands of small businesses nationwide
• Negotiate and close business finance deals; lead customers through underwriting and contract finalizations
• Recognized for achievement in most units funded and highest margin in class for April, 2013.
Chachapalooza Boutique
Owner/Operator – October 2008 – Present
• Entrepreneur; business founder and owner of an online Boutique. Responsible for marketing and online store upkeep.
• Buy and sell vintage clothing and estate finds, collectibles, and other accessories in an internationally accessed marketplace;
goal profit margin per product approximately 1000%
• Repurpose and handcraft jewelry and accessories from vintage findings to add to shop stock
Banfield Pet Hospital, San Diego, California
Practice Manager – February 2012 to January 2013
• Managed retail and consultative sales and operations for one of the largest hospitals in our market of 18.
• Responsible for direct reports: 16 team members including Veterinary Technicians and Receptionists, and 4 Doctors
• Successfully earned 100% of quarterly bonuses due to increase in YOY sales and decrease in labor/COGS
Western Dental Services, San Diego, California
Business Manager – December 2010 to February 2012
• Managed retail and consultative sales and operations for the largest Orthodontic office in our region
• Responsible for direct reports: 8 team members including Registered Dental Assistants and Receptionists, one Orthodontist,
and several floating Orthodontists
• Awarded with additional bonus for July 2011’s region-wide Sales Contest for having the highest percentage of Starts vs. New
Business, and the highest Production dollar amount in the region
Sprint-Nextel Corporation, Bakersfield, California
Operations Manager – August 2010 to December 2010
• Managed front-of-the-house retail and consultative sales and operations, customer escalations and complaints for the only
corporate location in Bakersfield.
• Oversaw direct reports: 15 team members including Sales Representatives and Service Technicians
Radioshack Corporation, San Diego, California
Retail Store Manager – February 2009 to July 2010
• Managed retail and wireless sales and operations for multiple locations, one at a time, in a turnaround management role.
• Hiring manager for our district. Managed and developed direct reports: up to 8 employees depending on the location
• Recognized district-wide on many locations as being the #1 associate in overall sales and postpaid wireless phone sales
Starbucks Coffee Company, San Diego, California
Shift Manager – September 2005 to February 2009
• Manager-on-duty for retail sales and food/beverage services.
• Assisted with two brand new store openings in the Clairemont area of San Diego.
• Oversaw direct reports: up to 20 partners depending on the location