Sheryl robinson
attributes
I am an innovative thinker compelled by excellence
and achievements. I succeed by upholding superior
work ethics and take pride in consistently
accomplishing my personal best. The use of creative
thinking for problem solving has contributed to my
success. My creativity has proven to be an asset
in all employment opportunities. I think outside
the box while staying true to company policies and
business ethics.
Experience
2008 - Present gatorgig.com
Jonesboro, LA
Owner
I currently work to promote my business of
Web/Graphic Design. This includes all marketing,
sales, customer service, and design
responsibilities. No matter what the market is, if
you can't your skills and integrity, then your
product will never sell. By running every aspect
of the business I have been able to hone my skills
by catering to the needs and requirements of
customers from many facets of life. Some of my
responsibilities include:
*Business Development
*Sales/Leads Generation
*Website design and maintenance
*Write, Produce all company literature and graphic
designs
*Write, Produce all marketing media and press
releases
*Maintain customer relations and satisfaction
through constant contact via letters, email, and
direct calls
2008 Bowman Systems
Shreveport, LA
Marketing Consultant
As marketing consultant for Bowman Systems, I am
responsible for all print and electronic media
produced for clients. I conduct consultations with
prospective clients in search of new business
opportunies. As a technology and software company,
Bowman Systems major clients include United Way,
HUD, and Salvation Army as well as other social
service agencies. My sales and marketing
experience has enabled me to reach customers that
would have otherwise been overlooked by the
company. Some of my duties include:
*Profit/Loss Analysis of Marketing campaigns
*Generate Leads for company in new business
development areas
*Website design and maintenance
*Write, Produce all company literature and graphic
designs
*Event Coordinator
*Plan, Organize, Conduct conferences for company
*Write, Produce all marketing media and press
releases
*Write and publish customer related articles for
print and internet
*Maintain customer relations and satisfaction
through constant contact via letters, email, and
direct calls
2007 Lane Commercial Equipment Co. Bossier
City, LA
Profit Consultant
As Profit Consultant for Lane Commercial, I was
responsible for developing new accounts as well as
growing established accounts. As an outside sales
position, I was in the field daily with both set
appointments and cold calling. I accomplished an
increase from 12 customers to 300+ within a 6 month
period using a consultative approach comparing
potential profit to current profit. Lane
Commercial sells industrial restaurant equipment
including Taylor ice cream machines, frozen drink
machines, and commercial frying equipment. My
ability to establish quick, yet lasting rapport
with customers enabled me to reach goals steadily
and maintain relationships with customers awarding
repeat business for the company. Some of my duties
included:
*Profit/Loss Analysis and customer consultation for
profit increase recommendations
*Generate Leads for company through cold calls and
visits with current customers
*Sales generated through consultative approach
during set appointments and cold calling
*Presentations on sales techniques to sales staff
*Write and produce company literature and
advertising
*Create all correspondence to customers from sales
staff
*Provide motivation and guidance for office
*Public Relations and press release writer/editor
*Event coordinator and leader
*Public presentations for company
2003-2007 BellSouth Shreveport, LA
Sales Team Manager
As Sales Team Manager for BellSouth, I was
responsible for 10+ sales reps meeting daily,
weekly, monthly, and yearly sales goals. I started
my career with BellSouth taking calls in the
inbound Small Business sales office. I used a
consultative approach on all calls while trouble
shooting repair, billing, or service needs on land
lines, cell phones, DSL, T1, PBX, equipment, Long
Distance, Advertising, and phone line and equipment
features. This approach allowed my to consistenly
meet all sales goals including revenue and product
goals. I was promoted to Sales Coach over 50+
sales reps showing them ways to reach sales goals
using my fine tuned method within my first two
years. After coaching the office for 3 months, I
was promoted to Trainer where I conducted intensive
3 month training on sales techniques, company
policies, and product knowledge to all new hires at
the Shreveport Small Business branch. I was next
promoted to Sales Team Manager over 10+ sales reps
and the entire team moved from last place out of 80
teams to the top five consistently for 6 months
straight. Some of the accomplishments and duties
to my credit are as follows:
*Presidential Award Winner within 1st year
*Promoted to Trainer of sales associates within two
years
*Promoted to Sales Team Manager within three years
*Consistently achieved 120% of sales objectives
*Created all presentations and speeches for sales
branch
*Created all sales motivation tools for branch
2001-2003 Motorola Fort Worth, TX
Project Manager
As Project Manager at Motorla, I was responsible
for creation and maintenance of electronic database
of all government documents, company policies and
environmental, health, and safety procedures. I
created and maintained 6 internal websites for the
EHS and Facilities departments. I managed all
Print/Copy contracts for Motorola as well as
negotiated all openings/closings of properties in
Fort Worth, TX. My organizational skills and
computer knowledge was my best asset in
successfully accomplishing job requirements. Some
of my duties included:
*Department Budget Analysis
*Created and managed database of government
regulated policies, procedures, and Environmental
Health & Safety documentation
*Created presentations and newsletters both print
and electronic
*Created and maintained departmental and corporate
web sites
*Coordinated all facilities issues including
resolution of complaints
*Event coordinator of corporate and departmental
events
*Trainer for new software and computer programs
*Financial analyzer and budget management
*Contract Administration for all contracts
involving Environmental, Health, and Safety issues
*Contract Administration for all facility based
work complete by outside vendors
1999-2001 Aerobotics Euless, TX
Account Executive
As Account Executive for Aerobotics, I worked
directly for the owner of the company. I was
responsible for all company marketing literature,
press releases, website creation and maintenance,
public relations, as well as grow current client
lists. I successfully negotiated sales and
contracts for future sales with Andrew
Communications, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter,
and NASA. Aerobotics engineered and manufactured
parts for aerospace industries as well as tools for
production of manufactured airplane, satellite, and
aerospace parts. I worked in the field as outside
sales with companies using a consultative approach
to reach company revenue goals. I had daily
appointments with existing clients as well as cold
calling prospective new clients. My ability to
gain trust with customers earned me respect
throughout the industry as evident with my
successful track record. Some of my duties
included:
*Assistant to Owner/President of company
*Profit/Loss Analysis of new business development
efforts
*Contract Administration of all government
contracts
*Write and Produce all company literature including
advertisements, web content, brochures, and press
releases
*Web design and maintenance
*Account Executive for Lockheed Martin, Bell
Helicopter, NASA, and *Andrews Communications
*Public Relations
*Event Coordinator including recruiting and exhibit
events
1997-1999 Toucan's Fort Worth, TX
Nightclub Manager
As the Nightclub Manager, I worked directly for the
owner of the company. I was responsible for all
club revenue including liquor and entertainment
sales. I successfully negotiated entertainment
contracts and conducted all liquor profit analysis
and inventory control. I had sole responsibility
of employees including hiring, firing, training,
scheduling, supervising, and quality control.
Some of my duties included:
*Nightclub/Business Manager
*Entertainment Director
*Profit Analysis and price evaluations
*Advertising and Public Relations
*Employee Management
*Contract negotiation
Education
Louisiana Tech University 1984 - 1985 General
Studies
Tarrant County Community College 1995 - 1996 Social
Sciences
Texas Christian University 1996 - 1999 Educational
Sciences with emphasis on Language Arts, Science,
and Mathematics with minor in Fine Arts
Computer skills
Web Design and maintenance, Access, PowerPoint,
Adobe, Photoshop and Illustrator, Quark and
Express, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Excel,
Lotus, Microsoft Project, All Word programs,
WYSIWYG, Animation design, Numerous Graphics
programs
industry experience
Restaurant/Bar, Entertainment, Telecommunications,
Aerospace, Industrial Sales, B2B Inside and Outside
Sales/Marketing, Online and Retail Sales,
Technology/Software
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