APRIL DEATON
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SUMMARY
Highly-qualified Senior Partner successful at keeping management accountable, improving communication and assisting with policy improvements. Charismatic leader with a clear and disciplined approach. Bringing 12 years of experience in sales and management. SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Energetic
Excellent communication skills
Persuasive negotiations
Team building
Superb time management
Sales and market development
Exceptional multi-tasker
Key account management
Compelling leadership skills
Recipient of Presidents Club
Award and 5 Time MVP Award
Effective Retail Sales Manager
3/2019 to Current Project Manager
Thompson Construction Sumter, SC
• Provided project milestone details to appropriate stakeholders.
• Devised implementation plans, including cost-benefit and ROI analyses.
• Provided clients with high level of service and dedication in effort to extend relationships and promote future opportunities.
• Maintained close connection with project personnel and resources to meet demands.
• Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems
• Improved productivity initiatives, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
11/2015 to 12/2018 Sales Manager
AT&T Sumter, SC
Articulated Android and IOS (iphone) value and explained options and differences to maximize customer satisfaction while driving sales. Tracked weekly sales to develop senior leadership reports for action planning.
Led sales calls with team members to establish sales and customer retention goals.
Managed sales transactions with a revenue stream of $1,000,000.00 annually.
Managed and coached a sales team of up to 10, including training, goal setting and evaluation.
Sustained #1 ranked location through creation of long-term volume customer commitment proposals.
Established sales goals and strategies that contributed to increased growth in sales and profitability.
Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
Interviewed applicants and identified viable candidates based on enthusiasm and ability to project a positive image. Created and directed sales team training and development programs. Mentored and internally promoted successful company sales and account management staff into leadership positions to drive company growth. Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by developing sales strategies and business plans according to market trends. 11/2006 to 10/2014 General Manager/Owner
Carolina Wireless Sumter, SC
Maximized time and manpower by consolidating material planning, data collecting, payroll and accounting programs into one centralized system. Oversaw sales and marketing operations while developing strategic partnerships.
Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality and growth of company by using Retail Sales Process and 5 Key Behaviors.
Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
Maximized revenue by identifying key long-term growth initiatives. Managed scheduling for 10 employees to ensure optimal productivity. Identified and capitalized on profit generating opportunities while managing payroll, budgets, business plans, profits, costing and expenses. Negotiated and closed contract with the sale of my company, to Cellular World
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2006 Associates of Science
Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SC