Sabrina Verkest
St. Thomas,ON
Summary
Dynamic and versatile sales professional with a diverse background in automotive sales, laser technology, and hospitality. With 8 years of experience, converting prospects into loyal customers and building strong referral networks. Proficient in CRM softwear and POS systems to streamline sales process and customer engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Sales Consultant
Nissan
St. Thomas, ON
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Prospecting inbound and outbound leads, cold calls, texting, and emailing to generate new leads, qualify customers, build rapport, schedule appointments while leveraging skills of a BDR/SDR.
- Utilized Activix CRM, Provision, and PBS Dealership Management System.
- Manage sales process from initial contact to closing, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for customers continuing relationships post sale to foster loyalty, encourage repeat business, and generate referrals.
- Provide expert guidance to customers, conducting test drives, educating customers on vehicle specs, and helping select and purchase vehicles based on individual needs and preferences.
- Negotiate pricing, trade in values, and presenting financing options to close sales and meet/exceed sales targets.
- Optimized social media and marketing skills to promote incentives, loyalty programs, and promotions. Creation and production of content to showcase vehicles and the dealership, leading to significant increase in leads and showroom visits.
Laser Technician
Ethos
London
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Operated advanced laser equipment for a variety of skin conditions/concerns including medical and cosmetic treatments, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Perform in depth client consultations to evaluate skin conditions, discuss treatment plans, and recommend customized protocols.
- Maintain comprehensive client files, some of which include treatment progress, product usage, and medical history, using professional clinic management software.
- Manage appointment scheduling, confirmations, and follow ups to ensure a seamless client experience with goals met/exceeded and efficient clinic operation.
- Promote and sell skincare products tailored to individual treatment plans, educating clients on proper usage to enhance results and support post treatment care.
- Assist in marketing efforts to promote products and treatments to generate new customers.
- A structured follow up post treatment to ensure client retention and generate referrals. Including loyalty incentives and exclusive promotions on products and services.
Bartender/Waitress
Legends Tavern
St. Thomas, ON
04.2019 - 09.2024
- Delivered personalized service to guests to ensure exceptional dining experience to consistently increase repeat business and customer satisfaction.
- Leveraged in depth knowledge of menu items to upsell premium drinks, specialty cocktails, and food pairings, contributing to increased revenue.
- Promoted daily specials and seasonal offerings to drive sales and surpass daily sales targets.
- Crafted a wide variety of classic and custom cocktails with speed and precision, aligning with customer preferences and seasonal promotions.
- Expertly operated advanced POS systems to manage tabs, process transactions efficiently, track sales metrics, and ensure accurate billing.
- Coordinated seamlessly with team members during high volume periods to ensure smooth table service, timely drink preparation, and accurate food delivery.
- Maintained a clean, organized bar and dining area to ensure compliance with health department standards and deliver a consistently positive guest impression.
Bartender/Waitress
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
London, ON
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Built strong customer loyalty by delivering exceptional service and creating personalized guest experiences through genuine, friendly engagement.
- Efficiently performed in a fast paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink and food orders simultaneously without compromising quality and offering high performance.
- Utilized POS systems for various duties including management of cash and transaction duties, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Upselling of menu items to customers, driving up sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests.
Education
Motor Vehicle Sales
OMVIC
08-2024
Sales
She Sells Sales Academy
08-2024
Laser Technician
The Canadian Beauty College
Toronto, ON11-2022
Smart Serve
01-2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Product Knowledge
- Time Management
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Social Media Marketing
- Client acquisition and retention
- CRM softwear
- Goal setting and forecasting
- Closing deals
Affiliations
- Represented by ICON Model Management, I work with fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brands to bring their vision to life through modelling with visual storytelling and content creation. Every frame is a visual narrative purposefully built through lighting, movement, and creative vision. Each piece of content is designed to evoke emotion, embody the brand’s essence, and inspire connection. Through a balance of creativity and strategy, I help brands not only showcase their products, but tell stories that resonate, influence, and ultimately drive impact. By aligning visual content with targeted campaigns, I support product launches, promotions, and brand activations that convert engagement into meaningful sales and long term customer relationships.
Languages
English
Timeline
Automotive Sales Consultant
Nissan
09.2024 - 05.2025
Laser Technician
Ethos
12.2022 - 06.2024
Bartender/Waitress
Legends Tavern
04.2019 - 09.2024
Bartender/Waitress
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
02.2017 - 05.2019
Motor Vehicle Sales
OMVIC
Sales
She Sells Sales Academy
Laser Technician
The Canadian Beauty College
Smart Serve