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Trisha Benson

Oakdale

Summary

Dedicated and mindful, offering passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator with much experience within the educational setting. Adaptable in meeting individual student needs with patience and encouragement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Edge Sales + Retail Services
02.2013 - Current
  • Communicated and assisted management in major food chains and independent grocery stores in the sales of national and local product lines.
  • Responsible for monitoring and improving product distribution.
  • Implemented corporate and in-store promotions, developed & coordinated displays to enhance product recognition, insure promotion awareness, and increase sales.
  • Partnered with Business Managers to implement competitive pricing, marketing, and new item placement.
  • Worked independently, prioritized projects, and managed time productively on a daily basis.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.


Volunteer

Oakdale Schools
08.2002 - 05.2017
  • Very active in PTC at both Cloverland and Oakdale Junior High School (2 years Treasurer at OJH).
  • Director and Workshop Leader of Art Corps for 13 years at Cloverland and Fair Oaks.
  • Co-Vice President of OHS Sports Booster.
  • Very involved in special events and programs such as OJH Crab Feed, OJHS Sports Booster Dinner, and multiple Fundraising events.
  • Chaired Family Fun Night at Cloverland Elementary for 3 years.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization, planning and implementation.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to teach art lessons in the classroom.
  • Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Positive Role Model
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Adaptable to different learning capabilities
  • Patient and Supportive
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Teacher Support
  • Classroom Organization
  • Effective Communication
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Supervising Student Activities

Timeline

Sales Representative

Edge Sales + Retail Services
02.2013 - Current

Volunteer

Oakdale Schools
08.2002 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

San Diego State University
Trisha Benson