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Lori Vyhonsky Farling

Harrisburg

Summary

Highly-organized individual bringing years of experience with proven track record of exceeding sales expectations.

Detail-oriented and industrious with time management skills. Dedicated to fantastic customer service and vendor relationships .

Professional with expertise in communication, coordination and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Bright Beginnings Child Development Center
2021.10 - Current
  • Provided support during transitions between classrooms or activities, ensuring smooth adjustments for young children.
  • Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring a clean, organized space conducive to learning at all times.
  • Increased parent involvement in children''s education by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on child progress.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Integrated sensory experiences into daily routine to enhance cognitive exploration opportunities for young learners.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering trust and collaboration in supporting their child''s development.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing environment by adhering to state regulations and implementing consistent routines for care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.

Senior Account Executive

GNP Specialties Inc.
2009.12 - Current

(Part Time)

-Managed over 150 accounts/customers- Promotional Products

-Customer retention

-Coordinating sale from beginning to end

-Working with dozens of vendors

-Marketing

-Prepared documentation, finalized sales and maintained records.

-Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.

-Researched emerging industry trends, new applications, concepts and procedures for clients to update current training curriculum.

-Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships and executing strategic sales.

-Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.

General Store Attendant

Troegs
2020.09 - 2021.10

(Part Time)

  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases, including in-store and e-service transactions.
  • Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.

Account Executive

MARCO
2000.01 - 2008.03

-Managed over 100 accounts/customers-Promotional Products

-Customer retention

-Coordinating sale from beginning to end

-Working with dozens of vendors

-Marketing

-Prepared documentation, finalized sales and maintained records.

-Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.

-Researched emerging industry trends, new applications, concepts and procedures for clients to update current training curriculum.

-Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships and executing strategic sales.

-Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.

Catering Sales Manager

Radisson Penn Harris
1999.03 - 2000.01
  • Communicated with venue personnel to coordinate event logistics.
  • Participated in planning meetings, site visits and vendor evaluations to enhance quality of client services.
  • Determined facility, services and staffing needs to establish framework for successful event execution.
  • Organized corporate meetings, special events and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues.
  • Exceeded both quarterly and annual sales goals.
  • Work with several vendors to coordinate specific event needs

Education

Associate of Science - Travel And Tourism

Dean College
Franklin, MA
05.1992

High School Diploma -

Ramapo High School
Franklin Lakes, NJ
06.1990

Skills

  • Business Development and Planning
  • Sales (28+ years)
  • Business Development
  • Vendor relationships
  • Product Sales
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Sales Goals
  • Prospecting
  • Quick Learner
  • Event Planning (20+ years)
  • Organizational skills/Multitasking
  • Customer Service (28+ years)

Timeline

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Bright Beginnings Child Development Center
2021.10 - Current

General Store Attendant

Troegs
2020.09 - 2021.10

Senior Account Executive

GNP Specialties Inc.
2009.12 - Current

Account Executive

MARCO
2000.01 - 2008.03

Catering Sales Manager

Radisson Penn Harris
1999.03 - 2000.01

Associate of Science - Travel And Tourism

Dean College

High School Diploma -

Ramapo High School
Lori Vyhonsky Farling