TARA D. HAIRSTON
* * * * * D A L L A S PA R K WAY A PA RT M E N T 7 0 5 D A L L A S, T X 7 5 2 5 4
601-***-**** *************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Self-directed executive with accomplished ability to provide customer service and leadership in a
fast paced environment. Team player who handles multiple tasks and adjusts quickly to change.
Recognized for meeting and exceeding quotas, strong interpersonal skills, ability to deal with highly
confidential matters and resourcefulness.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL August 1997-December 2003
WORK EXPERIENCE
Leasing Professional-Greystar Management Dallas, TX August 2011- Present
Performs all sales and leasing activities to achieve the property’s revenue and occupancy
goals; provides stellar customer service and consistently achieves monthly goals
Met and exceeded leasing quotas
Met and exceeded customer service standards
Market Manager –Cellular South West Point, MS March 2009-March 2011
Assumed all responsibility for operations, sales, and services in retail operation by
exceeding customer retention goals, sales and accessory quotas. Responsible for scheduling,
training, hiring and developing skills of staff, approving payroll and inventory control;
presented quarterly reports to upper management
Top customer experience survey scores in area 2009 and 2010
Top sales percentage gross to budget in area 2010
Exceeded retail audit performance scores in 2009 and 2010
Top market award received in 2009 and 2010
Team Leader –Cellular South Columbus, MS May 2005-March 2009
Assisted manager with daily operational tasks such as scheduling, planning meetings,
facilitated the opening and closing of the retail store. This was done in addition to meeting
and exceeding personal retention, sales and accessory quotas
Top sales producer in area
Top customer experience survey scores
Employee of the month 20 times during tenure in position
Selected to be in MIT program over hundreds of applicants
Telesales Representative-Cellular South Flowood, MS October 2004- May 2005
Researched customer accounts regarding telephone service; provided stellar customer
service and consistently achieved monthly quotas
Met and exceeded customer satisfaction standards
Met and exceeded sales quota
Met contact availability goals set by management
Met and exceeded customer service standards
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