Walter Lavender
Email: ********@***************.***
Address:
City: Springfield
State: MA
Zip: 01109
Country: USA
Phone: 413-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Hard working and energetic manager and top-rated sales associate with more than 20 years leading dynamic sales teams in fast-paced markets.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Classical High School, Springfield MA 1/2001 to 5/1978 (College/Prep)
High School Dipolma from Classical High School, Springfield MA 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from St. Mary's University, Springfield MA 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from USCG, Springfield MA 1/2001 to 10/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Hard working and energetic manager and top-rated sales associate with more than 20 years leading dynamic sales teams in fast-paced markets.
Highlights
National account management
Established track record of exceptional sales results
Excellent communication skills
Energetic
Compelling leadership skills
Effective Retail Sales Manager
Social media savvy
Accomplishments
Client Interface
Collaborated with prospective clients to prepare efficient product marketing strategies and drive business development.
Experience
May 1986 to September 2000
Freeman Companies Braintree, Mass
Sales Manager
1.Supported the sales team in writing proposals and closing contracts.
2.Increased revenues by 15 percentage within the first year as Sales Manager.
3.Developed quarterly and annual sales department budgets.
4.Supervised a sales force of 6 sales associates.
January 2012 to August 2012
Fathers & Sons of Kia West Springfield, Mass
Sales Associate
1.Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
2.Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
January 2012 to August 2012
Fathers & Sons of Kia West Springfield, Mass
Sales Associate
1.Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
2.Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
February 2001 to March 2003
Raymour & Flanigan West Spfld, Mass
Sales Associates
1.Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
2.Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
3.Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases.
4.Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.
September 2003 to September 2008
Verizon Wireless West Spfld, Mass
Sales Representive
1.Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
2.Described use and operation of merchandise to customers.
3.Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
4.Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments.
December 2009 to May 2011
J.S. Consulting Springfield, Mass
Management
1.Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
2.Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments.
3.Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases.
November 2008 to November 2009
Orr Cadillac Springfield, Mass
Sales Associate
1.Demonstrated that customers come first by serving them with a sense of urgency.
2.Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
3.Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Education
78 Classical High School Springfield, Mass
High School Diploma College/Prep
82 St. Mary's University Halifax, Nova Scotia
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
86 USCG Boston, Mass
Honorable Discharge Property & Logistics