LYNN CARTER
**** ****** ** *** **** Junction, MO 64834 acvr81@r.postjobfree.com 620-***-****
Sales, Public Policy & Relations Management
Versatile background in management, sales, supervision, warehousing, production, inventory control and receiving
Driven, decisive and organized while implementing systematic approaches, utilizing productive behaviors, adhering to schedule fidelity and prioritizing tasks in order to optimize time and resources
Dedicated to the maintenance of successful practices, improving upon challenge areas, and nurturing growth within the company, the community and self
Committed to the environment with the desire to initiate change conducive to sustainability for the company, as well as, the promotion of its social and environmental stewardship
Excited to utilize my current education, prior employment experience and conscious environmental influence to further a rewarding and gainful career
Education
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Bachelor of Science
Social Justice Studies Degree with Environmental Emphasis
Minor in Political Science Certificate in Women’s Studies
New England College, Henniker, NH
Master of Arts in Science
Public Policy Degree
4.0
Experience
Coca Cola Refreshments, Joplin, MO - 2007 to Present
Account Manager Combo
Serve as primary contact between Coca-Cola and retail locations
Sales
Increase business by selling and ordering product within existing customer base
Execute and close all sales calls
Sell incremental displays, equipment and promotional programs
Inventory and Site Maintenance
Determine product needs based on SMO management system, location inventory, current average sales and projected sales
Maintain on-site company owned assets : coolers, display POS items and signage
Ensure account correctly displays product in compliance with company product standards and rotation
Customer Service
Address customers’ needs based upon current sales, market trends, seasonal demands and future objectives and goals
Maintain open channels of communication with drivers and merchandisers to ensure proper product delivery and placement
Nurture working relationships with customer base; increasing sales for both the company and the retail locations
Achievements
Chosen as facility PEER coach
Elected to head implementation of facility’s CRS program
Coordinated CRS E-waste drives and Habitat for Humanity build
Multiple recognitions for implementing WOW displays and contest wins
The Morning Sun, Pittsburg, KS - 2006 to 2007
District Manager and Head of Circulation Sales
Managed mail carriers and circulation department sales
Management
Managed over 30 independently contracted mail carriers
Recruitment, assured contract compliance and dismissal of contractors
Route coordination and logistics
Business generation, sales and account management for circulation
Marketing
Implemented and executed new marketing strategies
Sold ads to new and existing customers
Designed ad copy
Negotiated contracts with carriers to ensure proper delivery and company procedure
Achievements
Selected as member of WIG management group
Recognized for significant contributions during paper’s redesign
Designed and sold all ads completely funding Newspapers for Education
Peels Salon Service, Pittsburg, KS - 2002 to 2005
Store Manager and Outside Sales Consultant
Managed retail beauty supply store operations and staff
Management of Facility Operations
Provided in store customer service, product knowledge and education
Recruitment, training, management and dismissal of staff
Ordering, shipping, receiving, inventory control and cycle counting
Accounting: end of day books and deposits
Outside Sales Consultant
Built and maintained outside sales relationships
Sold product and equipment, set up salon retail systems and provided on-site product
education
Achievements
Increase in sales every month 97% of the time
Recognized for inventory management and customer relations
Awarded by the Schwartzkof company for highest volume increase 3 consecutive years
Pitsco Manufacturing, Pittsburg, KS - 2000 to 2002
Inventory Control and Receiving Supervisor
Supervised receiving department and facility warehouse inventory
Receiving and Warehousing
Performed all receiving for manufacturing division and unloading of trucks
Controlled and monitored parts inventory
Pulled and processed work orders
Achievements
Created and implemented new warehouse inventory location system and cycle counting process
Recognized for significant contribution to inventory control processes and procedures
Won Biggest Company Cost Savings Idea in 2001
Other Relevant Experience
Four additional years of manufacturing, warehousing, and production experience using JIT and Lean practices
Cross trained in Coca Cola Warehouse system
Class B CDL with valid and up to date DOT medical card