MARK ALAN VOGEL
ANTHEM, AZ 85086
GOAL: Challenging career opportunity for a self starter, who
possesses a demonstrated track record of being a team player in addition to excellent communication and
organizational skills. This candidate has
the ability to manage at a high level.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
WESTERN & SOUTHERN LIFE, 3101 W. Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ
LIFE & HEALTH AGENT, November, 2010 to Current
* Senior agent and number two in district sales
* Sell life and health products to clients
* Prospect for leads, appointments, and referrals
* Office meetings and appointment preparations
* In office call sessions twice weekly
BANK OF AMERICA, 16th Street and Buckeye, Phoenix, AZ
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES SPECIALIST, February, 2010 to November, 2010
* Promoted to team lead after two months and supervised a team of 20 reps
* Number two producer in sales team and achieved bonus 8 of 9 months
* Handled 70 to 90 inbound calls and sold bank products and solved
Client’s issues
* Followed metrics with policy, procedure, adherence, attendance, and
Availability, to receive monthly bonuses
US BANK, 3655 W Anthem Way, Anthem, AZ
BRANCH ASSISTANT, November, 2008 to February, 2010
* Started as a Call Center Representative and was promoted to
A team leader in three months supervising eighteen Call Center Reps
* Promoted to Branch assistant after one year with US Bank
* Top Assistant Manager in my region
* Responsible for motivating a staff of four personal bankers
* Marketing and campaigning US Bank products and services
* Presenting product and services to clients
* Selling personal and business bank products to clients
* Assist in conducting weekly sales and motivational meetings
* Promoted from our call center in Phoenix, AZ
TOURNEAU, Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, Scottsdale, AZ
VINTAGE MANAGER, January 2006, to June, 2007
* Top Vintage Manager in region 15 out 17 months
* Responsible for the training and development for twelve
Sales Professionals
* Create marketing and campaign sales strategies
* Responsible for all Vintage and Tourneau sales
THE WHITEHALL CO. JEWELERS, Paradise Valley Mall, Phoenix, AZ
GENERAL MANAGER, June, 2000 to January, 2006 & June, 2007 to
November, 2008
* Assisted in managing top store in region, 4 out of 6 years
* Responsible for the supervision of a staff of eight employees
* Developing and growing daily, weekly, and monthly sales
* Monthly sales and motivational meetings
* Monitoring the opening and closing of our jewelry store
* Top ten in sales of western regional sales division
BEN BRIDGE JEWELER, Metro Center Mall, Phoenix, AZ
ASSISTANT MANAGER, March, 1999 to June, 2000
* Monitor the opening and closing of store
* Sales leader with 30% of store volume
* Conducted monthly inventory reports for sales tracking
* Assist in growing daily, weekly, and monthly sales
PAUL JOHNSON JEWELERS, Hilton Village, Scottsdale, AZ
SALES PROFESSIONAL, April, 1998 to December, 1998
* Sales leader with 35% of store volume; $700,000
* Increased watch and jewelry repairs by 40%
* Assist in coordinating special events including restyling
shows and private Christmas party
* Sales and daily follow up on all pending sales
ZALES, Metro Center Mall, Phoenix, AZ
ASSISTANT MANAGER, October, 1997 to April, 1998
* Sales Leader with 30% of store volume
* Responsible for opening and closing of store
* Assist in conducting weekly sales and motivational meetings
* Conducted morning and evening jewelry counts
* Sales and daily follow up on all pending sales
NEIMAN MARCUS, King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia, PA
SALES PROFESSIONAL, February, 1996 to August, 1997
* Sales Leader with 1.1 million in sales in 1996
* Opening and closing of precious jewelry salon
* Conducted morning and evening jewelry counts
* Responsible for watch and jewelry repairs
* sales and daily follow up on all sales including designer
shows, special orders, and custom orders
LITTMAN JEWELERS, Willow Grove Mall, Willow Grove, PA
CO-MANAGER, May, 1993 to February, 1996
* Platinum Club($500,000 annually or more) in 1994 and 1995
* Supervised and scheduled a sales staff of seven
* Conducted weekly sales and motivational meetings
* Responsible for opening and closing of store, daily
jewelry counts, watch and jewelry repairs
* Increased store volume by 25% for fiscal 1994
* Maintained 56% profit margin on sales
BELDEN JEWELERS, Granite Run Mall, Media, PA
ASSISTANT MANAGER, June, 1990 to May, 1993
* Presidents Club($500,000 annually or more) in 1991 and 1992
* Supervised and scheduled a sales staff of six
* Successfully completed sales management training
program and diamond certification course
* Sales leader with 29% of store volume
* Collections on 30, 60, 90 day accounts
EDUCATION:
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, Trenton, NJ
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE, Fine Art
Minor, Business