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Renee L Tompkins

Reneé L. Tompkins

Email direct:
renee@wardandmeyerscpa.com

SUMMARY

My background includes comprehensive experience as a Business, Project, Office, and Customer Service Manager overseeing projects and having direct involvement in Business Development, Scheduling & Planning, Project Management, Inside/Outside Sales, Purchasing, and assisting in the daily operations with the President, Vice President, Controller, and Human Resources.

 

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Well organized, dependable professional who takes great pride in her work and work ethic

Provide impeccable service to build customer loyalty and relationships

Detailed, with a high value on accuracy and a self-starter with strong follow through

Able to communicate effectively

Love working with and meeting new people

Understand the importance of effective interaction within all levels of organization

Able to work in a team and independently
Outstanding track record of performance
Highly skilled in developing excellent relationships with key decision makers and business partners to support overall sales and marketing objectives
Conscious of maintaining my friendly manner and professional appearance both in person and on the telephone so that the first impression is always a positive one
14+ years of working with the professional public
Strong Internet and intra-communications
Comfortable in working in a fast paced environment
Posses good judgment and common sense
Eager to learn new skills and acquire knowledge to enhance the quality of my output
Does whatever it takes to get the job done
Highly motivated professional with exemplary abilities in managing multiple tasks
Hard working individual and can accomplish anything I set my mind to

EDUCATION & PERSONAL INFORMATION

Winthrop University – Rock Hill, S.C.
Continuing Education Courses in Business Management, 1994-1996
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration., 1994
O.C.A. High School – Ocala, FL., 1989
Member of The Key West Sunrise Rotary Club, Key West Chamber of Commerce, and Committee Chair for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life

WORK EXPERIENCE

2001-2004
Paychex, Inc. / Key West, FL
Remote Territory Sales Representative

 
Service - oriented sales representative with over 3 years of specialized experience in the payroll and human resources outsourcing industry
 
Maintained client base of 350 clients (Key West to Florida City)
    Dedicated to achieving sales targets while providing excellent customer service.
  Sold products and services to prospective customers to meet monthly sales quotas
  Evaluated prospective customers payroll needs and recommended products and services based on customer requirements
  Delivered sales presentations and demonstrations to maximize sales performance
  Increased payroll sales through active telemarketing, cold calls, and networking with Banks, Insurance Companies and CPA’s
  Assisted new businesses with establishing a Federal Identification Number with the IRS, and State Unemployment Numbers as well as explaining basic payroll and workers compensation requirements.
  Demonstrated attention to detail when completed all tasks
  Provided answers and/or resolutions to customer inquiries
  Continually reviewed my work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and overall quality
  Routinely scheduled appointments with CPA’s, Banks, and Insurance Companies to update them on Paychex products and services
  Increased Paychex exposure by participating in Key West Chamber of Commerce Trade Show
  Coordinated marketing efforts by compiling Telemarketing, Cold Call, and National Sales lists of prospects and current clients
  Assisted payroll operations department with new client paperwork such as Federal ID, State ID, 941’s, 940, employee W4’s, direct deposit and payroll for the given pay period
 
Completed and submitted accurate expense reports and business activity reports on a weekly basis
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 
Increased product knowledge by successfully completing advanced payroll training
modules, sessions, and seminars
 
Commended for providing exceptional personal service by demonstrating familiarity with
customers and their accounts, and sensitivity to their priorities and needs
 
Trained CPA’s on selected payroll topics so that they could receive CPE credits in those
selected areas
 
Increased Paychex exposure due to successful networking with current clients and professional community
 
Overcame perceived obstacles and worked quickly and decisively to meet customer time constraints
 
Established a network of support experts to successfully refer workers compensation and employee benefits when we were unable to write clients on Paychex’ policy

 

1993 - 2001

Southeast Valve, Inc. / Charlotte, N.C.
Business Manager
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 
Monitor production of valve repair (shop and field work) and provided daily direction to Plant Manager based on operational schedules; primary interface between production and office personnel and corporate management.
 
Represented office at departmental Sales and Operations Planning Meetings in which weekly production plans were finalized and shop/field-work performance was presented and reviewed.
 
Made and influenced day to day tactical decisions which supported business, quality and safety objectives of the company.
 
Observe incoming orders and production activities in progress throughout the shop to ensure that work is completed on schedule.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
 
Supervised daily operations of customer service and provided leadership, administrative support, and performance feedback to support the achievement of organizational goals
 
Assured quality standards, productivity and schedule adherence requirements were met or exceeded
 
Interacted effectively in a team environment and fostered open two way communications
 
Monitored all jobs and orders through completion date
 
Assisted customers with technical product information, problem resolution, order processing, scheduling and expediting
 
Performed on-going analyses of customer accounts
HUMAN RESOURCES
 
Compiled, prepared, and distributed important and confidential information
 
Supported employee development through effective leadership, counseling, and feedback sessions
 
Recruited and trained sales staff and office and shop employees on company policies and procedures
 
Processed information for new employees such as personal information, direct deposit, tax forms, insurance benefits, uniforms, employee questionnaire’s, pre-employment physicals, and drug screenings
 
Handled all employees’ questions about payroll, insurance, company policies and procedures
 
Worked closely with controller on month-end reports and verified gross margin reports
MARKETING
 
Planned, coordinated, and worked industrial and product trade shows in FL, N.C., S.C., VA, and GA
 
Evaluated “camera ready artwork” for specific product, then forwarded to manufacturers for processing
 
Coordinated mass mailings to targeted and prospected customers
 
Created sales and marketing brochures and literature used by Inside and Outside Sales staff
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
 
Traveled quarterly with Vice President and Outside Sales Manager to call on our top ten customers and meet with key decision makers
 
Monitored sales and processed sales leads
 
Coordinated with Inside and Outside Sales teams in identifying and targeting new clients in designated territory base
 
Generated sales through weekly planning and strategy meetings and by making cold calls to account base of 150 previously identified prospects
 
Negotiated contracts with customers
 
Provided administrative support to sales team
 
Developed, prepared, and proofed proposals and information packages to customers
 
Worked with sales staff to ensure customer requirements were met or surpassed
OFFICE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
 
Supervised Office, and In-Side/Outside Sales staff while working with the President, Vice President, Controller, and Human Resources with the daily operations of the business
 
Assembled project teams, coordinated resources, facilitated weekly staff meetings, and helped guide teams
 
Conducted new software and network training for current users and newly hired office and sales personnel
 
Developed and maintained department logs
 
Interacted heavily with customers and vendors
 
Maintained company vehicles and trailers
 
Traveled regularly to satellite branch in VA to assist in operations
 
Planned and coordinated all office and operations functions
 
Verified accuracy of data entry
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 
Helped grow new service company from $0 to 5 Million Dollars of sales revenues in 8 years and 0 to 25 employees respectively
 
Ground floor involvement in establishing on-site service facility in North Carolina and Virginia
 
Recognized and commended for my flawless attendance for over (8) years
 
Received numerous merit awards for exceptional performance
 
Developed and implemented marketing and promotional literature for Inside and Outside Sales
 
Successfully cross-trained sales team on use of facility software to access customer information and prepare quotes on in-house jobs and fieldwork
 
Created a field service time sheet template to be used in the field to keep track of employees and subcontractors hours worked and equipment used
 
Worked with IT Department to successfully create a Valve Repair database for all types of valves serviced
 
Commended for building strong rapport with clients by clearly understanding their needs and tracking their products and orders as they were processed, repaired, and then delivered to them
 
Custom designed trade show booth and exhibit materials
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, QuickBooks, Abra, Made 2 Manage, ATX, Bill Quick

 

 

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