Diandra Frommer
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LinkedIn• Everett (Seattle) WA
Compelling communicator and strategic thinker with solid track record in leveraging exceptional interpersonal and relationship management expertise to drive engaging and collaborative team cultures across diverse settings.
Areas of Expertise
Relationship Management
Team Leadership & Development
Customer Satisfaction & Retention
Continuous Process Improvement
Employee Engagement
Performance Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Program Management
Risk Management
SaaS for SMB
Complex Issue Resolution
Career Experience
Grocery Outlet Feb 2022–Present
Business Development Manager/Operations Analyst, PNW, WA
Evaluate operational processes (ordering, receiving, merchandising, etc.) for efficiency and improvement
Review financial data (P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow worksheets, etc.) to cut costs and maximize profit
Restructure inventory control processes to minimize shrink
Analyze marketing data and provide feedback to enhance brand exposure
Develop staff training SOPs to optimize customer experience
Verizon Wireless Aug 2009–Oct 2021
Wireless Retail Manager-Multi-Store (Dec 2019-Oct 2021), WA
Created and implemented a singular vision across dual locations
Researched, analyzed, and drafted proposals regarding project strategies, technical challenges, and feedback implementation for Senior Leadership review
Provided director level management and executed solutions to promote a more seamless and productive working environment, fostering a cohesive experience for sales staff and customers alike.
Managed dual inventories of over $2 million.
Evaluated team capabilities, inventory control processes, data-driven sales forecasts, and incorporated those into resource usage strategies
Achieved 50% shrink reduction across the territory by spearheading an effective inventory management program
Facilitated complex issue resolution through cross channel collaboration
Coached peers towards becoming better leaders
Optimized peak performance through accurate forecasting and analysis of sales data
Hired and trained, sales, support, and leadership positions
SMB Specialist (Jul-2017-Nov 2019), SC & WA
Improved the market ranking of a Verizon store from #255 to #5 within one year by reorienting sales priorities to small business customers
Wrote SMB Best Practices Guide that achieved territory wide utilization.
Set a record for most business adds in a single month
Trained sales team how to effectively discover for SMB opportunities and speak to our competitive advantage
Presented various business solutions (Fleet Management, Cradle-Point, One-Talk, Canvas, DoForms, Intrepid Networks, LibreStream, IBM MaaS360, and others) to SMB customers, closed sales, and served as POC for post-sale support
Acted as a critical link between the Business and Retail channel
Solutions Manager (Aug 2015-July 2017), SC
Oversaw daily operations, including schedules, reporting sales data, cash management, facilities tickets, security compliance, and brand recognition
Enabled team to provide outstanding customer service through comprehensive training and development efforts
Managed inventory and performed merchandising and device refreshes
Implemented action plans to resolve skill gaps that were identified
Ensured optimal product placement by involving team in sales strategy development
Retail Sales Consultant (Aug 2009-Aug 2015), NC & SC
Concluded tenure in top 10% of the company after being selected as Winner's circle for several years.
Consistently averaged >150% achievement of rapidly evolving sales quota.
Achieved a customer satisfaction rating of more than 90% annually, by utilizing extensive product knowledge, technical prowess, and active listening skills to provide a stellar customer experience.
Conducted user classes for both Android and iOS during the emergence of new smartphone technology and the ensuing data boom
Volunteer Experience
Crisis Counselor - Crisis Text Line, April 2020-Present
Employee Resource Group (ERG) member, three different groups (6 years)
Crisis Response Team Volunteer for Verizon, Summerville, SC, (4 years)
Work with hearing impaired senior citizens, (3 years)
Additional Experience
General/Predictive Astrologer (10+ years)
US Air Force – E3 Airman, TX/NC (1 yr)
Sales/Business Manager, Office Supply Liquidators/Supply Mart, Asheville, NC (2 years)
Editor/Academic Tutor, Western NC Universities (4 years)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics/Political Science/Business
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
-Honors College - GPA 4.0/4.0 - Summa Cum Laude
Associate in the Arts Degree
Southwestern Community College, Sylva, NC
-GPA 4.0/4.0 - Summa Cum Laude
Technical Proficiencies
G-Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Android & iOS, Citrix, SalesForce, PeopleSoft, Tableau, Oracle, Concur, Quick Books, Virtual meeting software (Zoom, BlueJeans, WebEx), various SaaS offerings for SMB