LYNN CARTER

**** ****** ** *** **** Junction, MO 64834 acvr81@r.postjobfree.com 620-***-****

Sales, Public Policy & Relations Management

Versatile background in management, sales, supervision, warehousing, production, inventory control and receiving

Driven, decisive and organized while implementing systematic approaches, utilizing productive behaviors, adhering to schedule fidelity and prioritizing tasks in order to optimize time and resources

Dedicated to the maintenance of successful practices, improving upon challenge areas, and nurturing growth within the company, the community and self

Committed to the environment with the desire to initiate change conducive to sustainability for the company, as well as, the promotion of its social and environmental stewardship

Excited to utilize my current education, prior employment experience and conscious environmental influence to further a rewarding and gainful career

Education

Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS

Bachelor of Science

Social Justice Studies Degree with Environmental Emphasis

Minor in Political Science Certificate in Women’s Studies

New England College, Henniker, NH

Master of Arts in Science

Public Policy Degree

4.0

Experience

Coca Cola Refreshments, Joplin, MO - 2007 to Present

Account Manager Combo

Serve as primary contact between Coca-Cola and retail locations

Sales

Increase business by selling and ordering product within existing customer base

Execute and close all sales calls

Sell incremental displays, equipment and promotional programs

Inventory and Site Maintenance

Determine product needs based on SMO management system, location inventory, current average sales and projected sales

Maintain on-site company owned assets : coolers, display POS items and signage

Ensure account correctly displays product in compliance with company product standards and rotation

Customer Service

Address customers’ needs based upon current sales, market trends, seasonal demands and future objectives and goals

Maintain open channels of communication with drivers and merchandisers to ensure proper product delivery and placement

Nurture working relationships with customer base; increasing sales for both the company and the retail locations

Achievements

Chosen as facility PEER coach

Elected to head implementation of facility’s CRS program

Coordinated CRS E-waste drives and Habitat for Humanity build

Multiple recognitions for implementing WOW displays and contest wins

The Morning Sun, Pittsburg, KS - 2006 to 2007

District Manager and Head of Circulation Sales

Managed mail carriers and circulation department sales

Management

Managed over 30 independently contracted mail carriers

Recruitment, assured contract compliance and dismissal of contractors

Route coordination and logistics

Business generation, sales and account management for circulation

Marketing

Implemented and executed new marketing strategies

Sold ads to new and existing customers

Designed ad copy

Negotiated contracts with carriers to ensure proper delivery and company procedure

Achievements

Selected as member of WIG management group

Recognized for significant contributions during paper’s redesign

Designed and sold all ads completely funding Newspapers for Education

Peels Salon Service, Pittsburg, KS - 2002 to 2005

Store Manager and Outside Sales Consultant

Managed retail beauty supply store operations and staff

Management of Facility Operations

Provided in store customer service, product knowledge and education

Recruitment, training, management and dismissal of staff

Ordering, shipping, receiving, inventory control and cycle counting

Accounting: end of day books and deposits

Outside Sales Consultant

Built and maintained outside sales relationships

Sold product and equipment, set up salon retail systems and provided on-site product

education

Achievements

Increase in sales every month 97% of the time

Recognized for inventory management and customer relations

Awarded by the Schwartzkof company for highest volume increase 3 consecutive years

Pitsco Manufacturing, Pittsburg, KS - 2000 to 2002

Inventory Control and Receiving Supervisor

Supervised receiving department and facility warehouse inventory

Receiving and Warehousing

Performed all receiving for manufacturing division and unloading of trucks

Controlled and monitored parts inventory

Pulled and processed work orders

Achievements

Created and implemented new warehouse inventory location system and cycle counting process

Recognized for significant contribution to inventory control processes and procedures

Won Biggest Company Cost Savings Idea in 2001

Other Relevant Experience

Four additional years of manufacturing, warehousing, and production experience using JIT and Lean practices

Cross trained in Coca Cola Warehouse system

Class B CDL with valid and up to date DOT medical card

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