CURRICULUM VITAE
Karen Parsons
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KAREN PARSONS
EXTERNAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Investigate problems; prepare reports; develop solutions and make recommendations to management in order to resolve customer complaints. Attend educational workshops; review publications and be involved in professional societies. Provide historical records by keeping records on customer inquiries and sales and Contribute to team efforts in accomplishing organizational goals.
TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE MORRIS CRANE
AID JANUARY 2016 – NOVEMBER 2016
Same duties applied as to previous employment at FB Cranes CUSTOMER ADVISOR JONSSON WORKWEAR DEPOT
NOVEMBER 2017 – MARCH 2018
Identify possible new customers, by solving workwear requirements for all industries from Aviation, hospitality, mining and industrial, to chefs and school or sports uniforms. Establishing long term relationships by offering best quality wear, with thee option of personalizing and marketing an identifiable, brand. Keeping up to date with latest trends, site legal requirements and safety specifications, while staying ahead in the industry to secure long term accounts as well as referrals and recommendations. REASON FOR RESIGNATION:
Appointment was done for Rustenburg branch, supposed to open in February 2018, while undergoing training at the Edenvale branch. During March 2018 however, the opening date was moved to August 2018. Residing in Rustenburg at that moment, travelling to and from work became complex and expensive. SKILLS
Customer Relations Management
Cold Calling
New Business Development
After Sales Assistance
Full Names:
Suzan Karen Parsons
ID Number:
830-***-**** 087
Date of Birth:
15 September 1983
Criminal Record:
None
Marital Status:
Widowed
Dependents:
2 Children aged 13 and
17 years respectively
Health:
Excellent
Driver’s License:
Valid Code B
Availability:
Immediately
Contact Number:
Email address:
********.**@*****.***
Physical Address:
Rustenburg, 0300
KAREN PARSONS
EXTERNAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
OBJECTIVE
Driven sales professional seeking a Sales Representative position, utilizing 9+ years’ hands-on sales experience to initiate external sales and ensure conversion of prospect customers into actual customers and attending to existing customer’s needs and after-sales services.
EXPERIENCE
SECRETARY PARSONS CARGO PLANNING JULY
2002 – MARCH 2005
Answering telephone calls, maintaining diaries, arranging appointments, taking messages, typing and word processing, filing, organising and servicing meetings (producing agendas and taking minutes), managing databases.
OWNER/GENERAL MANAGER SIGNWISE APRIL
2005 – SEPTEMBER 2009
JOB TITLE
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Rustenburg, North West
E D U C A T I O N
HIGH SCHOOL
CARLETONVILLE
Grade 12
2001
WESTCOL COLLEGE
Legal Assistant N4
2002
Manage and take responsibility of the Sign Shop floor, Manage team of Fabricators, Installers and Contractors and ensuring work schedules are produced and adhered to. Oversee projects and the day-to-day running of the shop floor.
OFFICE MANAGER SHOMENE TRANSPORT
SEPTEMBER 2009 – DECEMBER 2014
Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and updated calendar of appointments. Performed basic accounting functions including cash reconciliations and wire transfers.
TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES FB CRANES
JANUARY 2015 – DECEMBER 2015
Establish new accounts by organizing and planning daily work schedule to build on existing or potential sales outlets. Study the type of sales outlet and adjust content of sales presentations. Study potential volume of dealers and focus on sales efforts. Make and submit orders by referring to product literature and price lists. Gather current marketplace information on newly introduced products, delivery schedules, pricing, and merchandising techniques in order to monitor competition.