CARI WICK
Vancouver, WA / N. Portland, OR 509-***-**** **********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Sales Coordinator with 15+ years driving sales growth, streamlining operations, and leading cross-functional teams. Proven ability to manage $5M+ in inventory, implement process improvements that cut costs, and open new revenue streams through wholesale and e-commerce channels. Recognized for leadership, data-driven decision-making, and delivering measurable business results.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Sales Operations Inventory Management Process Improvement E-commerce Strategy Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination CRM Management (SAP, Toyota Industrial Equipment CRM) Forecasting & Reporting Team Training & Leadership Contract Negotiations Cross-Department Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mid-Columbia Forklift, Inc. — Yakima, WA
Senior Sales Coordinator / Used Equipment Executive Administrator (2008 – 2021)
- Directed operations for 15 Account Managers across 4 locations; managed $5M+ inventory portfolio.
- Created new wholesale and e-commerce channels, generating annual sales increases of 10–15% and establishing recurring revenue streams.
- Designed and implemented a live inter-branch transfer log, reducing transfer delays by 30% and improving communication between Sales, Rental, Parts, and Service.
- Developed and enforced inventory replenishment plans, eliminating stock-outs and reducing excess inventory costs by 15% annually.
- Streamlined lease return and trade-in policies, improving turnaround time from 3 weeks to 5 business days.
- Produced detailed executive reports on sales performance, commissions, and operational KPIs used by CEO and VP for strategic decision-making.
- Won Toyota Industrial Equipment’s “Voice of the Customer” award for increasing customer satisfaction survey participation by 200%, boosting dealership ratings.
- Trained and onboarded new hires in CRM systems, sales processes, and vendor relations; reduced ramp-up time for new Account Executives by 25%.
- Negotiated supplier agreements that cut procurement costs by 8% while maintaining quality standards.
Strategy Software — Mill Creek, WA
Sales Assistant & Data Analyst (2004 – 2008)
- Supported VP of Sales with competitive market research, sales analytics, and software demo coordination.
- Delivered 100+ live WebEx sales demos to prospective clients, contributing to 20% year-over-year revenue growth.
- Managed trade show logistics for U.S. and Canadian events, securing venues, coordinating travel, and overseeing booth setup/tear-down.
- Developed NDAs and contracts; streamlined signature collection via DocuSign, reducing turnaround time from 5 days to 24 hours.
Oriental Furniture Warehouse — Seattle, WA
Store Manager (1996 – 2004)
- Managed retail store operations for Asian imports and home furnishings; led purchasing, staffing, and inventory control.
- Coordinated international shipping of goods from port to store, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
- Designed and produced product “look book” catalogs, increasing in-store sales by 12%.
- Built relationships with interior designers and staging companies, driving repeat business.
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts (AA), Web Design — Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, WA
Certificate: Leadership & Business Relations
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SAP CRM Toyota Industrial Equipment CRM Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace DocuSign E-commerce Platforms