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Overview
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LYNN STEPHEN

Spruce Grove,AB

Summary

Driven, dedicated and independent sales professional with a passion for customer service and exceeding expectations. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning . Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers exceptional skills in business-to-customer sales, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SALES PROFESSIONAL

LaZBoy Furniture Gallery
01.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall sales performance and reach collective goals.
  • Boosted referral business by cultivating positive relationships with existing customers and encouraging word-of-mouth promotion.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the sales process.
  • Utilized CRM systems effectively for tracking leads, managing client information, and reporting progress to management.
  • Organized successful product demonstrations, showcasing key features and benefits to potential customers.
  • Enhanced product knowledge through corporate

online modules, attended regular training sessions

  • Achieved top performer status and attained million dollar sales every year for 7 years . Worked within the team consistently through dedication to meeting objectives while upholding company values.
  • Built strong relationships with clients for repeat business and customer satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior team members, sharing best practices in sales techniques and product knowledge.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Highlight and present all products, benefits and pricing to each customer

OWNER/Operator Manager

OPA
04.2014 - 12.2018
  • Managed day-to-day business operations ; supervised 6 employees
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased sales by implementing Opa Franchise Guidelines
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements in Alberta
  • Cultivated a positive work environment, leading to higher employee retention rates and overall job satisfaction.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Overseeing inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand.
  • Oversaw the hiring process, selecting highly skilled candidates who contributed significantly to company success.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Improved safety standards by regularly reviewing protocols and implementing necessary updates on food safety.
  • Attended events to promote business leads

Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician

LOBLAWS
11.2006 - 04.2014
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Supervised 3 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
  • Maintained professional relationships with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies, fostering a positive image for the pharmacy.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and compounding medication, enabling timely delivery to patients in need.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards by safeguarding sensitive patient information
  • Managed insurance claims processing for prescription coverage, resolving any issues or discrepancies promptly to ensure patient access to medications.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with evolving pharmaceutical trends and advancements.
  • Utilized computerized systems effectively for data entry tasks related to patient records, inventory management, and prescription processing.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.

Education

REGISTERED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Academy of Learning College
Calgary, AB
11.2006

Skills

  • Forward Thinking
  • Encouraging
  • Connecting
  • Sales expertise
  • Upselling and Cross Selling
  • Closing Techniques
  • Resourceful
  • Motivator
  • Mentor
  • Success Driven
  • Thrives in a team environment
  • Exceeds targets and expectations
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Customer Relations

Certification

CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

COMPLETED TWI LAZBOY SALES TRAINING

Timeline

SALES PROFESSIONAL

LaZBoy Furniture Gallery
01.2017 - Current

OWNER/Operator Manager

OPA
04.2014 - 12.2018

Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician

LOBLAWS
11.2006 - 04.2014

REGISTERED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Academy of Learning College

CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

COMPLETED TWI LAZBOY SALES TRAINING

LYNN STEPHEN