Carlena Duffie
I commit to my career. I know I am an asset to any company!
Sanford, FL 32771
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Professional Summary
I have a proven track record influencing major companies to buy any product I was selling and gaining the trust from the store Managers and Regional Managers . No is not an option for an answer when it comes to my abilities to show my dedication to what ever store does not need my product. I can sell them into saying yes and why the product will increase their revenue Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Recruiter
Top Tier Solar Solutions-Port Orange, FL
January 2023 to October 2024
Recruiting for sales positions and closers for a major solar company. Very high volume of phone calls made from applications, sent directly to me or applications on, Indeed, Career Builders and other career websites.
Retail Sales Specialist
Advantage Solutions-Daytona Beach, FL
February 2020 to February 2023
Retail sales specialist for billion candy company. My route consisted of 300 convenient stores traveling over 800 miles a week. This was a new project that Advantage had started. I was a team leader, training, new people and introducing our candy into every single store. Maintaining the best spots in the store where the product would sell at a higher rate. Training new employees. Assistant Leasing Agent
JRK Property Holdings-Charlotte, NC
May 2019 to January 2020
Greet future residents. Show apartments. Gather information for their folders. Process screenings. Gather keys and program fobs. Maintenance records and request. Follow leads and email and call to arrange showings. Print out daily reports. Use Entrata and Onsite and Door King. Work on leads daily and encouraging potential residents to come in for a tour and calling then to get them apply now. Background checks. Verifying past rental history and income verification. Following up with them after their move in. Maintaining office cleanliness. Greeting vendors and giving them keys to get into apartments for repair work. I have a high success rate for applications and approvals. Taking 60 day notices and seeing what it would take to get them not to move. Posting on Craigslist daily for our specials. Retail Sales Specialist
Kellogg's-Charlotte, NC
January 2015 to January 2020
Maintain accounts for several big companies. Increase sales. Maintain excellent relationships with Managers of all of my 26 stores.
Keeping records on iPad and selling displays in stores. Rotate food and build and maintaining displays and plan-a-grams. Merchandiser
Little Debbie-Charlotte, NC
January 1999 to December 2015
High sales quota. Establishing relationships with management. Training employees. Office Manager
Lucky Carolina Sweepstakes-Charlotte, NC
January 2009 to December 2011
Managed all cash sales for sweepstakes and internet café. Kept all records including payroll. Maintained all record keeping for an all cash business as well as maintaining the safety of the customers. Going to other sweepstakes and collecting money and making deposits that sometime were over
$300,000.
Owner/Operator
Sister's Cleaning Service-Concord, NC
January 1987 to December 2010
Owned and Operated a cleaning service. Responsible for customer satisfaction. Kept all book keeping records and payroll.
Driver Development Cardinal Logistics Management
Concord, NC
Driver Development
Cardinal Logistics Management-Concord, NC
January 2005 to December 2008
In charge of all applications. Providing proof of applicants work history. Drug testing and back ground checks. Handled all recruiting for new drivers
Substitute Teacher
State of North Carolina-Concord, NC
January 2002 to December 2006
Substitute teacher for a juvenile detention center Owner
Fairy Tales Day Care-Lakeland, FL
January 1985 to December 1989
Owner and Operates a DayCare Facility for 100 kids. Provided a stable and safe environment for children while their parents worked. Maintained all the books, payroll and taxes Education
Associate's degree in Business Management
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College - Concord, NC
June 1991 to June 1992
Associate's degree in Business
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College - Concord, NC
June 1989 to June 1991
Associate Degree in Accounting
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College - Concord, NC
June 1989 to June 1991
Skills
• Heavy lifting
• Budgeting
• Organizational skills
• Tax Experience
• Planograms
• Recruiting
• Leadership
• Sales
• Merchandising
• Administrative experience
• Windows
• Accounts Payable
• General Ledger Accounting
• Talent acquisition
• Teaching
• Payroll
• Cash handling
• Office management
• Relationship management
• Research
• Communication skills
• Human resources
• Human Resources
• Property Leasing (1 year)
• Payroll
• Bookkeeping
• Bookkeeping
• Budgeting
• Quantitative research
• Supervising Experience
• Pricing
• Conflict Management
• Management (10+ years)
• Interviewing
• Event Planning
• Retail sales
• Accounting
• Medical terminology
• Filing (3 years)
• accounting (3 years)
• Customer service
• General ledger reconciliation
• Conflict management
• Sales
• Front desk
• Talent Acquisition
• Receptionist (5 years)
• Continuous improvement
• Negotiation
• Accounts payable
• Retail Sales
• Cash register
• Pricing
• Marketing (10+ years)
• Tax experience
• Accounts receivable
• Customer relationship management
• External recruiting
• Organizational Skills
• Live chat
• Time management
• Sales management
• Management
• Banking
• Accounts Receivable Assessments March 2021 Influencing and negotiating with customers Full results: Proficient Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
• Merchandising
• Marketing
• Marketing
• Typing
• Fraud prevention and detection
• Supervising experience
• Office Management (5 years)
• Esite, Entrata (1 year)
• Outlook
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
Certified Home Health Aide
Driver's License
April 2015 to April 2024