Sales Representative Resume

Desired Industry: Banking/Mortgage	SpiderID: 2973
Desired Job Location: Knoxville, Tennessee	Date Posted: 6/28/2005
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 07/01/2005
Desired Wage: 28000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: Masters	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
OBJECTIVE

To make a planned career transition into a position where my
dedication, experience, and diversity of strengths will contribute to
organizational growth and profitability.

CAREER OVERVIEW

Motivated professional with a broad base record of experience and
accomplishments in leadership, program development and
administration, event planning, community relations, teaching, and
sales. My ability to make an impact in any business environment has
been demonstrated by my employment record and achievements for
adapting to new and more challenging roles throughout my career.

Experience:
KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS, Knoxville, TN, 2002 - Present
Teacher.
* Continually motivate students to learn materials by using
creativity to present information in an interesting manner, prepare
lesson plans, and promote participation in classroom activities.
* Establish rapport with students, earning their respect, and
providing individualized attention.
* Meet regularly with parents to discuss student progress or
behavioral/learning concerns.
* Continually strive for personal and professional growth through
self-improvement, continuing education, and participation in school-
related events/programs.

LENOIR CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Lenoir City, TN, 2001 - 2002
Teaching Intern.
* Completed an internship at this elementary school that involved
solo and team teaching all subjects to Kindergarten and 1st Grade
students.
* Created age appropriate lesson plans in reading, math, science,
and social studies.
* Developed and implemented learning centers for Kindergarten
students.
* Maintained parental contact through weekly progress reports.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / STUDENT, 1993 - 2001
* Returned to college to complete my Master's Degree in Elementary
Education.
* Worked as a Preschool Teacher in a Mother's Day Out Program at
Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN.
* Served as a Parent Volunteer at A.L. Lotts Elementary School in
Knoxville, TN and Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in Oceanside,
CA.
* Served as a Cub Scout Den Leader and Girl Scout Leader.

PACIFIC VIEW APPRAISALS, Oceanside, CA, 1992 - 1995
Real Estate Appraiser.
* Coordinated and managed all business office, administration, and
customer service aspects of this appraisal firm.
* Interacted with banks to obtain referrals and set appointments
for appraisals with owners or real estate agents.
* Prepared detailed, comprehensive documentation that was submitted
to lending institutions.
* Served as the primary contact point for customer problem solving
and questions regarding appraisal value.

VISTA DISCOUNT FLOOR COVERING, Oceanside, CA, 1989 - 1992
Office Administrator.
* Performed all aspects of sales, office administration,
bookkeeping, and product purchasing.
* Assisted in building the reputation of the business through
personal service and quality.

MONTROSE TRAVEL, Montrose, CA, 1980 - 1987
Travel Consultant.
* Held primary duties for planning, coordinating, and scheduling
group/individual leisure travel arrangements.
* Worked in a fast-paced environment and maintained attention to
detail in all aspects of travel planning.
* Built a strong base of regular customers during this eight year
period.
* Developed ability to quickly adapt and react to changes in travel
arrangements.
* Ranked as a top producer leisure travel sales on a consistent
basis.

Education:
The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Masters of Science, Elementary Education

University Of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science, Public Administration

Skills:
* Leadership: Proven skills for overseeing operations/projects,
managing staff members and volunteers, and utilizing
creativity/resourcefulness to solve problems and ensure attainment of
objectives.
* Community: Extensive experience and community involvement in
areas including volunteer recruitment, event and program planning,
procedural compliance, and networking with community professionals.
* Customer Service: Ability to serve as a front-line company
representative to customers, advise clients on product or service
selection, ensure satisfaction, and generate repeat business.
* Sales: Experience making presentations, securing new business,
and promoting services/products to potential customers and business
professionals from diverse backgrounds.
* Administrative: Experience overseeing office administration in
the areas of report preparation, scheduling, filing, database
management, research, greeting clients, and answering/routing calls.

Additional Information:
LYNN BANKS
9225 Pine Brook Drive * Knoxville, TN 37922
Home: (865) 531-9784 * Cell: (865) 567-3294
Email: lbanks1@bellsouth.net

Dear Hiring Professional:

After working in teaching, sales, and administrative positions
throughout most of my professional career, I am interested in making
a transition into a position where my broad base of program
development/management, public relations, communication, and
leadership skills will best be utilized. I am committed to making a
professional contribution to a company like yours and am excited
about beginning a new phase in my career.

Enclosed is a resume that highlights the diversity of
qualifications, experience, and achievements that give me the
flexibility and background to build effective working relationships
with your staff, adapt to any new responsibilities, and contribute to
the organization and community. Here are some of my qualifications:

* Experience serving as a professional company representative,
establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships,
generating revenue growth, and ensuring satisfaction.

* Leadership skills for managing operations; building, training,
and supervising teams; and ensuring compliance with company/industry
procedures and regulations.

* Dedicated work ethic with a drive to succeed as well as the
intelligence/flexibility to quickly learn and adapt to new
environments, policies, and procedures.

If you are looking for a professional who can share in your
organization's vision, work as a team member with associates, and
will exceed your expectations for my job performance, then you will
find that I have the qualifications to contribute to your
organization. Realizing this resume cannot fully communicate all of
my strengths, I would like to meet for an interview to discuss how my
skills can fit with your needs.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience. I look forward to
hearing from you.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Lynn Banks

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