PAUL CHUNG
**** **** ***** *****, *** Colony, Texas 75056
Cell: 214-***-****: *******@***.***
Career Focus
A dedicated, customer orientated Sales Professional with diverse work experience in the retail management,
telecommunications, and in sales. Able to work independently and use in-house resources effectively, such as on line
databases and problem resolution procedures. My most important trait is not only the ability to grasp complex issues
very quickly but giving valuable ideas out of the box. Hard work, diligence, and diverse experience should set me apart
from all other candidates.
Summary of Skills
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Excellent communication skills Customer service-focused
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Goal-oriented Knowledge of VA loan process
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Excellent negotiating tactics Excellent time management
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Internet savvy Detail-oriented
• • Office 2010, Word, Excel
Exceptional telephone etiquette
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Telecommunications engine with understanding Troubleshooting proficiency specifically
in PBX configuration, wiring, cabling, and networking and computer software.
• Real Estate license
moving extensions
• Product knowledge of all Toyota vehicles • Good understanding in negotiations
• Sales process in the car industry.
Accomplishments
• Implemented several strategies that successfully increased sales and improved client retention rates.
• Interviewed over 100 people and successfully staffed 3 new store locations.
• Increased sales from zero to $500K in 2 years in the Beauty supply business.
• Sold three cars in one business day.
• Averaged 15 to 20 car sales monthly.
• Increased sales by 100% over a two year period.
• Reduced technical escalations to management by 50% to only 3 per week.
• Exceeded monthly goals by successfully handling more than 120 calls per week.
• Project Manager for overseeing the installation of the IVR system which resulted in reducing calls handled by the
receptionist.
Professional Experience
Internet Sales Manager
February 25, 2013 to June 1, 2013
Toyota of McKinney – McKinney, Texas
• Advised on forthcoming product developments and discussed special promotions.
• Recorded sales and order information and provided copies to the manager at the end of the day.
• Negotiated variations in price, delivery and specifications with managers.
• Made accurate, rapid cost calculations, and provided customers with quotations.
Portfolio Manager
December 2010 to Current
P&H Associates Inc. – The Colony, Texas
• Research and determine when to open or close to buy a position in an option or equity.
Sales Consultant
December 2008 to December 2010
Toyota of Lewisville 1547 A South Stemmons Freeway – Lewisville, Texas 75067
• Advised on forthcoming product developments and discussed special promotions.
• Recorded sales and order information and provided copies to the manager at the end of the day.
• Negotiated variations in price, delivery and specifications with managers.
• Made accurate, rapid cost calculations, and provided customers with quotations.
Tax Consultant
November 2008 to March 2010
Liberty Tax Service – 5201 South Colony, The Colony, Texas 75056
• Analyzed tax documents and forms for clients.
• Provided consultation and advice on tax related procedures and policies.
• Answered phones and delivered timely and accurate tax returns.
• Maintained and developed relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and Email.
• Gained a clear understanding of customer’s needs and provide demo presentation on selected product.
Personal Loan Consultant/ Workout Negotiator
April 2006 to September 2008
Countrywide Home Loans/Bank of America – 7105 Corporate Drive, Plano, Texas 75024
• Analyzed client's needs and advised them on which of Countrywide's loan programs will best accomplis h their
objectives.
• Determined the borrower's ability to qualify by running credit reports and reviewed them in conjunction wit
borrower-provided income and asset information.
• Advised on property value based on existing data, automated Valuation tools and borrower -provided
information.
• Made initial decisions on whether loan requests will meet Countrywide's approval guidelines.
• Exercised independent judgment in order to effectively comm unicate complex criteria, guidelines and
mortgage-industry terms to customers.
• Overcame objections and collecting up-front fees for Appraisals and Credit Reports Packaged loans for
processing.
• Communicated regularly with mortgagors that were serious ly delinquent in order to identify and counsel
borrowers on best workout options available.
• Negotiated workouts with all involved parties (borrowers, investors / insurers, brokers etc.) from initial workout
request to final close of workout
• Maintained and developed relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and Email.
• Gained a clear understanding of customer’s needs and provide demo presentation on selected product.
Telecom Engineer
November 1999 to March 2004
NCH Corporation –2727 Chemsearch Blvd., Irving, Texas 75062
• Monitored and supported a large Multinational corporate facility with several warehouses attached and was
responsible for troubleshooting support services for a PBX, Voicemail, dedicated T1/T3 lines, local and long
distance and 800/ toll free calling.
• Primary responsibilities were to serve as a Tier 1 and 2 point of contact in problem determination and
technical troubleshooting for the voice equipment, including support for routers, PBX switches, Call
Recording Systems, Voicemail, Cisco IP Telephony equipment, T1/T3 lines and local, long distance and toll
free calling.
• Monitored systems, identified and analyzed trends and issues with service levels, costs, and efficiencies, and
developed recommendations for improvement.
• Opened tickets and provided a resolution for AT&T and local phone companies, all customers, and upper
management.
• Interacted directly with upper management for all telecom related issues and provided call data reports.
• Attended upper management meetings and provided monthly progress reports.
Co-Owner/President Beauty Town
November 1995 to January 1999
Beauty Town – 778 North Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, Florida 32254
• Developed and nurtured a start-up business from zero revenue to a half a million dollar a year business in five
years.
• Assisted and developed several successful marketing strategies to increase sales by twenty to thirty percent
each year.
• Managed up to ten employees and was involved in the training process, assisted in resolving customer's
issues, and delegated job duties.
• Built a large and loyal client base through personal attention and quality customer service.
• Served and interacted directly with customers, vendors, and bank representatives
• Organized detailed inventory list and financial record keeping.
• Kept accurate, current computer records of inventory, international suppliers, brokers, shippers, etc.
• Buyer and purchaser of all products.
• Negotiated with variety of vendors, customers, and sales representatives on pricing.
Education
Texas A&M University 1994
College Station, Texas
Anthropology/ Business Management
Bachelor of Arts
Kaplan Real Estate 2009
Carrollton, Texas
Real Estate License
Associate of Arts
• Obtain a real estate license.