Lauren Bowdon
Denver
Summary
Self-driven and innovative professional with expertise in enhancing operational efficiency to boost sales and elevate customer service outcomes
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Tech
Pet Scoop
Denver
12.2024 - Current
- Managed commercial accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve concerns promptly.
- Prioritized tasks effectively to maximize time management and productivity.
- Maintained company vehicle to uphold operational standards and reliability.
Route Sales Associate
Frito Lay Southwest Region
Austin
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Drove sales and expanded customer base through in-depth product knowledge and strategic sales initiatives.
- Established long-term customer relationships in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
- Managed customer accounts, exceeding weekly sales and marketing goals while increasing year-to-date sales.
- Ensured accurate, timely sales call reporting and effective follow-up on transactions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills and data-driven sales techniques to build customer confidence and trust.
- Maintained comprehensive records of customer interactions, preferences, and feedback.
Large Format Salesperson
Chapparal Distributing – Red Bull
Austin
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Maximized departmental effectiveness by evaluating product needs and executing strategic purchases.
- Drove revenue growth through effective management of product placement and engaging displays.
- Implemented best sales practices, consistently achieving revenue objectives.
- Directed merchandising efforts and established pricing structures targeting key demographics.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Utilized solutions-oriented problem-solving techniques to address challenges swiftly.
Account Sales Manager
Chapparal Distributing – Red Bull
Austin
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Created and monitored inventory lists based on customer demand and stock levels to prevent shortages.
- Researched consumer trends and sales metrics to enhance product placement strategies.
- Held teams accountable to uphold Red Bull’s standards of excellence, driving top performances.
- Contributed significantly to sales growth and successful PIC product launches.
Receiving/Operations Manager
HEB
Austin
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Transformed receiving department, enhancing safety, impact, loss prevention, and profitability.
- Assumed responsibilities of prior manager post-retirement, ensuring seamless operations.
- Optimized workflows by overhauling receiving dock and reorganizing filing system.
- Implemented tagging process for efficient identification of cardboard and plastics for recycling.
- Achieved Excellent status on impact/loss prevention report within three months using industry insights.
- Restored vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and foster positive partnerships.
- Increased profits by 85% through effective leadership and strategic adjustments.
- Performed routine maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
Education
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Verbal and written communication
- Direct sales
- Forklift and pallet jack certification
- Customer service
- Preventive maintenance
- Basic wiring and plumbing
- Hand tool proficiency
References
Available on request
Timeline
Commercial Tech
Pet Scoop
12.2024 - Current
Route Sales Associate
Frito Lay Southwest Region
02.2024 - 12.2024
Large Format Salesperson
Chapparal Distributing – Red Bull
01.2023 - 02.2024
Account Sales Manager
Chapparal Distributing – Red Bull
01.2021 - 01.2023
Receiving/Operations Manager
HEB
01.2019 - 01.2021
Brookhaven College