Sales Assistant

Lakeesha Thomas

**** ********** **., *********, ** 38672

***************@*****.*** 901-***-****)

OBJECTIVES

Skilled in strategically negotiating deals and transforming e-commerce prospects into in-store sales to achieve sales targets. Served as point person for managers, customers, clients, and vendors to ensure proper lines of communication. Maintains excellent communication skills, problem resolution abilities, and a high-level of confidentiality. Looking forward to working with a reputable organization.

Professional Experience

Target inc.

Human resource expert 2020-Present

Knowledge of federal, state and local employment law

Experience using basic Office Suite computer and workforce management programs

Knowledge of industry leading people and scheduling software

Know the store sales goals and trends with the guest and team that are impacting and driving business results

Work with your HR leader to anticipate and address specific talent and staffing needs for each area of the business; this includes understanding guests’ needs and ensuring the right mix of experience, selling capabilities and product enthusiasm to deliver the right experience

Execute intentional recruiting efforts to help store leaders find and hire talent with the right skills and experiences to best serve their guest

Support the training needs of your store's sales force and be an advocate for continuous learning

Be an expert resource for scheduling systems and pay practices

Act as an open door by listening to team members and collaborating with appropriate leaders to take action as needed

Deliver on all Human Resources operational and cyclical programs

Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance

All other duties based on business needs

Allied Forces temporary services 2019-2019

staffing coordinator/supervisor

Screened, interviewed, and assisted new applicants with the employment process.

Assigned qualified candidates for job assignments.

Assigned and collected PPE/ tools and had the ability to lift and maneuver items up to 30 pounds; such as interoffice inventory supplies.

Processed payroll for temporary workers

Adhered to federal/state and company policies.

Facilitated full-cycle recruitment process across all business lines and source candidates through proven recruitment channels

Interfaced with clients requiring staffing services to determine number of hires, salary, positions, and job descriptions for short-term and long-term temporary employees.

Established positive working relationships with Hiring Supervisors, Project Managers, and Warehouse Managers.

Sunrise buick, gmc, chevrolet 2017-2018

Sales and lease consultant

Cultivated relationships with new customers to achieve sales objectives and provide insight into new products, features, and options.

Strategically negotiate with customers to close on deals and increase sales.

Maintained contact with customers via email, phone calls, and regular updates on promotional offers.

Demonstrated vehicle functionality and explain options, accompanied prospective customers on test drives, and explained costs associated with purchase.

Researched new automotive releases to maintain knowledge on new products and trends.

Maintained high volume sales.

Kelly Services, INC... – Olive Branch, MS 2015- 2017

Staffing Supervisor and Recruiter (Contractual)

Conducted job interviews for the substitute teaching, industrial, clerical, and management job positions (or key jobs in the organization)

Responded to written and verbal inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel and/or identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a remediation plan

Monitored a variety of processes (e.g. application, eligibility, certifications, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient processing of applicants and employees in addressing position requirements and adhering to legal and/or administrative requirements

Communicated with clients and employees, understanding their payroll related issues and offered easy payroll solutions

Conducted Orientation weekly for new hires and potential candidates.

Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies in order to attract, screen, recruit, and select high quality candidates including referral generation, ad placement, position postings, direct sourcing, cold calling and networking to develop a qualified pool of candidates.

Mercer (marsh & McLennan companies) -Memphis, TN 2008-2014

Retirement and Benefit Calculations Assistant

Ensure that documentation is completed for any workers' compensation claims, short-term or long-term disability claims. Conduct follow-up to ensure that all parties are kept informed

Assist with arranging a large FEDEX project with managers and supervisors

Insert data in a confidential calculation system

Collaborate with human resources managers, recruiters and hiring managers to generate retirement and individual employee benefits packages.

EDUCATION

Colorado Technical University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with minor in Human Resource Management

Colorado Technical University

Associate of Science in Business Administration

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows® operating system, Excel, and Power Point; type 45+ wpm with complete accuracy

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