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Work History
Education
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Beth Paluzzi

Latrobe,PA

Summary

Dedicated Office Assistant with over 20+ successful years of clerical experience in busy office environments achieving superior levels of administrative effectiveness. Excels in telephone support and greeting arriving visitors.

Successful Sales Representative skilled at exceeding sales objectives. Persuasive communicator and analytical problem solver skilled in uncovering customer needs and matching with company offerings. Offers 20+ years of sales excellence. Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

MATTRESS WAREHOUSE
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Assistant Store Manager/Sales Manager

Rent A Center
10 2021 - 9 2022
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
  • Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.

Office Administrator

Jon Firestone Electric, LLC
08.2018 - 07.2021

Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable

  • Verified salaried and hourly employee time cards to prepare accurate bi-weekly payroll.
  • Account Payable-Accounts Receivable - using Quickbooks
  • Supported the owner with proactive correspondence management, document coordination and customer relations.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports to keep the owner informed about office operations.

Sales Clerk

Roadman's Country Living Shop
10.2017 - 02.2021
  • Answered customer questions about products and services.
  • Kept front check out area clean and organized.
  • Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.

Customer Service Specialist, Advertising & Data Entry

Arnold Palmer Motors
07.2000 - 09.2017
  • Ability to communicate on all levels via various media, phone, fax, direct, email.
  • Coordinated between billing department and customers to resolve problems.
  • Directed creative process for traditional and online ads.
  • Developed campaigns, led design and tracked results.
  • Compiled data and ensured accuracy prior to input.
  • Obtained scanned records and uploaded them into the database.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Hampton Office
06.1992 - 12.1994
  • Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details.
  • Generated reports detailing various metrics and account information.
  • Researched topics and completed due diligence to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Organized forms, made photocopies, filed records and prepared correspondence and reports.

Office Administrative Assistant/0FFICE ADMINSTRATOR/Sales Associate

MULTI METALS, INC.
09.1984 - 05.1992
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.

Education

Business

Boyd School of Business
Pittsburgh, PA

High School Diploma -

Derry Area Senior High School
Derry, PA
1983

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Data management
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Strategic thinker
  • Policies and procedures
  • Social media
  • Computer-savvy
  • Team player
  • Goal-oriented
  • Product Sales
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Sales Goals Attainment
  • Store Opening and Closing

Timeline

Sales Associate

MATTRESS WAREHOUSE
07.2023 - Current

Office Administrator

Jon Firestone Electric, LLC
08.2018 - 07.2021

Sales Clerk

Roadman's Country Living Shop
10.2017 - 02.2021

Customer Service Specialist, Advertising & Data Entry

Arnold Palmer Motors
07.2000 - 09.2017

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Hampton Office
06.1992 - 12.1994

Office Administrative Assistant/0FFICE ADMINSTRATOR/Sales Associate

MULTI METALS, INC.
09.1984 - 05.1992

Assistant Store Manager/Sales Manager

Rent A Center
10 2021 - 9 2022

Business

Boyd School of Business

High School Diploma -

Derry Area Senior High School
Beth Paluzzi