Dominion Energy Event Coordinator

Karyn Thompson

Fayetteville, North Carolina

***************@*****.*** 703-***-****

Highlights of Experience and Accomplishments

Skilled hunter, relationship builder and closer of new, organic business deals resulting in long term partnerships that yield recurring revenue

Successful in working independently as well as in a team environment with a strong solutions oriented mindset

Consistently compassionate, assertive, and works with a strong sense of urgency to deliver only the best customer experience

Highly organized, motivated, road warrior coving over 2400 miles per month

Successfully kicked off new market for a startup brand, up against many well-known large competitors, single handedly grew an unknown market place by 400K in the first 12 months creating ongoing growth into year 2 putting Liberty Roofing Center on the map

Technically savvy in various computer programs /software’s to include but not limited to; MS Office Suite, Goldmine CRM

Highly regarded by peers, management and end customers in construction project management ensuring successful completion of any and all outstanding projects

Well versed in setting up trade show events as well as managing the day to day responsibilities at tradeshows

Provided safety programs on site at Quantico, Fort Belvoir, Fort Meyers, and Andrews Air Force Base for various vendors and customers

Reliable, professional with outstanding communication skills both written and verbal

Willing and adaptable to quickly learn new processes, and systems to accomplish individual, team and company goals

Strong attention to detail to ensure that all projects are as streamlined as possible with the right players assigned to get the job done with excellence

Heavily engaged in networking at the Fredericksburg Builders Association and also Property Management Association to ensure ongoing connections are built to grow additional business and referrals

Professional Experience

KLINGSPOR Abrasives October 2020-April 2021

Factory Sales Rep

Responsible for meeting with up to 25 new opportunities daily in Western North Carolina utilizing Goldmine CRM software

Sold a variety of abrasives to customers to include DOT, NC Sherriff Procurement Site, local and state government agencies

Successfully secured by way of cold calling the NC Sheriffs Procurement Site, which also included multiple states

Grew organically and managed all aspects of the customer relationship by being the liaison between my customers and KLINGSPOR to ensure solutions were delivered with each interaction.

Liberty Roofing Center January 2018-Nov 2019

Outside Sales Rep

Consistently built and sold construction materials, roofing, siding, doors & windows by direct cold calling and relationship building

Company was a start up with many well-known large competitors, single handedly grew an unknown market place by 400K in the first 12 months creating on going growth into year 2 putting Liberty on the map

Successfully landed and integrated with 10 Home Depots within the first year of employment and grew to over 20 Home Depot Stores in Virginia

Ranked #1 in Sales and the only sales person who was invited to the National Managers meeting to discuss the success with Home Depot

Brought in over 40 New General Contractors while simultaneously managing and expanding the Home Depot accounts

Used marketing & event coordination skills to conduct Pro Days

Electrical & Lighting Retrofit Conversions October 2005-July 2018

CSR/Outside Sales Rep

(Scope of customers to include: Commercial Property Management, Multi-Family, Healthcare & Government Facilities)

Sold commercial testing to include, ultra-sonic, infrared, & arc flash studies

Increased upgrade sales for electrical & lighting energy savings programs, that resulted in approximately 500K in both upgrades, and new electrical service

Accurately processed rebates for customers for Dominion Energy, BG&E, and Pepco rebate programs

Coordinated “Turnkey” Projects (project management)

Handled complete building audits which consisted of counting all electrical fixtures to determine the need to retrofit

Worked in all departments including collection of payment, payroll checks and distribution, ordering of materials/procurement, answering of phones, warehouse inventory, cost savings documentation, and fluent in Microsoft Suite

W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 1998-Oct 2005

Outside Sales Rep (01 - 05)

Event Coordinator (99 – 01)

Exec Admin (98 – 99)

Successfully managed active accounts and built new ones

Delivered sales results organically by aggressively utilizing the GSA Contracting Services to drive business with State, Local and Federal Government Agencies such as but not limited to; World Bank, Department of Interior, Red Cross, The White House and various Military Bases through out Virginia, Maryland, and DC.

Exceeded 1.7 million dollar quota annually

Recognized for Service Excellence at the Pentagon during 911 for delivering products to all first responders on site

Education

Washington School of Secretaries, 1985

Nella Park, GE Lighting Facility in Cleveland, Sylvania Lighting Corporation in Maine, 2005

ABM Industries in Pittsburgh, Electrical Arc Flash Training, 2016

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