Janet M. Bankston

***** *. ***** **. 225-***-****

Hammond, LA 70403 acedpa@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: A challenging position requiring a strong can do attitude, creative sales strategies, teaching

experience and organizational skills where my results driven performance will increase your

current sales market.

PROFILE:

• Five years of successful and progressive business management, inside/outside sales

experience

• Sixteen years teaching to diverse populations

• Highly motivated self-starter who requires little supervision and can manage multiple

priorities with ease.

• Creative and persistent; skilled at building long term relationships with clients by listening

with empathy and anticipating their needs.

• Quick learner; ability to learn and retain technical information and adapt easily to new

situations.

• Dedicated and energetic professional with a strong work ethic.

• Computer literate and confident with new technology.

• Strong problem solving skills.

• Effective team player.

EXPERIENCE: SALES, ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING

Central Garden and Pet ~ Northshore – Hammond, Covington, Slidell, LA

Present ~ Seasonal Merchandiser for major, large box stores

Goal of retail sales merchandisers is to help both the retailer and the manufacturer maximize

sales and increase sales volume. This goal is accomplished through execution, education, and

promotion.

• ensuring that a proper level of stock is maintained

• ensure merchandise is displayed appropriately with proper signage and favorable shelf

placement. This includes setup, plan-o-gram execution, as well as the stocking.

fronting, facing, and rotating of the manufacturer’s products.

Car Sales Rep ~ Hammond, LA

Independent Sales Rep for a major car dealership

• Maintain high degree of professionalism

• Maintain high degree of customer’s satisfaction

• Attain targets given by management

Media Sales Executive ~ Southeast, US

Present ~ Contracted, media, sales rep for various papers.

• A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets through

securing new accounts.

• Proven ability to engage clients over the phone, by email and in face-to-face

presentations to develop new and existing businesses.

• Very efficient in executing the sales process from start to finish, with an

impressive ability to be self motivated.

• Enjoy working in a diverse environment.

Owner, Web based directory ~ Hammond, LA

Present ~ Currently in the process of developing a web based directory for

Hammond and surrounding areas.The goal is to help support the local business community

and help improve the local economy.

Owner, Eclectic Mom ~ Springfield, LA

2007 ~ Present: Perform daily operations of a business including managing inventory, customer

service, ordering supplies, inventory and equipment, researching market trends, advertising and

managing employees.

• Planning of strategies and events to keep current customer base as well bring

in new customers.

• Earned a reputation for positive customer service and follow through

• Worked within a monthly budget to ensure profit.

• Trained and mentored new business owners.

• Developed positive relationships within the private and public sector affording

me repeat customers as well as referrals.

• Prepared monthly and quarterly inventory and sales reports.

Owner, Janet’s Jewels ~ Hammond, LA

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2000 – 2003: Perform daily operations of a business including managing inventory, customer

service, ordering supplies, inventory and equipment, researching market trends, advertising and

managing a sales team of 90+ active consultants.

• Obtained Team Leader status within one month of starting business.

• Earned a top award of “Fabulous Fifty”

• Earned National recognition for sales team building 8 times

• Earned two cars in less than a year with company.

• Conducted weekly sales/recruiting presentations/events.

EXPERIENCE: SALES, ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING

1994 – May 2012 – Teacher

• During this time, I have worked within many roles: regular education teacher,

SPED teacher, alternative education teacher, adult education teacher and

teacher of incarcerated youth.

• Designed and implemented individual behavior management plans

• Designed and implemented individual educational plans based on students’

needs

• Served as a mentor for students

• Maintained extensive documentation and reported it quarterly to parents and

State Department

• Built positive rapport with students and their parents

• Implemented library program and citizenship program for incarcerated youth

• Earned recognition as a leading educator in the Achieve 3000 program

• Continually researching, analyzing and continuing my education for self-growth

• Mentored student teachers

• Lead SPED teacher

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree Plus 30, SLU – Hammond, LA GPA: 3.999

• Masters of Curriculum and Instruction

• Reading Specialist

• Adult Education Certification

• Special Education Certification

• Child Welfare and Attendance Supervisor Certification

• Supervising Teacher Certification

BA in Education 1-8, SLU – Hammond, LA Major GPA: 3.6

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