Candace Farmer

Experience

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  BRANCH CABELL

  Aug 1984 - Jan 1986

  Bond Department Admin Assistant

  Acted as liaison between the bond department and 150+ stockbrokers. Maintained updated municipal inventory and marketed unit investment trusts to brokers. Consistently drove sales force to achieve or exceed sales goals with municipal sales.

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  R.W. CORBY

  Jan 1986 - Aug 1987

  Bond Department Admin Assistant

  Assisted in opening branch in Richmond, Virginia and assisted Manager with all stock and bond trades. Achieved Series 7 License

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  ANDERSON & STRUDWICK

  Aug 1987 - Feb 1989

  Assistant Bond Trader

  Daily responsibilities included buying and selling municipal bonds, corporates, treasuries and stocks to trust officers of various banking institutions and portfolio managers. Licensed Series 7

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  FINANCIAL CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA

  Feb 1989 - Jul 1991

  Assistant Bond Trader

  Assisted in the opening of the bond department for firm. Daily responsibilities included buying and selling municipal bonds, corporates, treasuries and stocks to trust officers of various banking institutions and portfolio managers. Licensed Series 7

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  GREENTHUMB ENGRAVING, INC

  Jul 1991 - May 2004

  President / Owner

  Responsibilities included all daily operations of sign manufacturing business. Managed existing business and increased customer base and sales by 60% in first 2 years of ownership. Customers included Philip Morris USA, AT&T, DuPont, various public school systems, hospitals, electrical contractors and various other large manufacturing facilities. Supervised the creation and development of all aspects of the sign manufacturing of ADA compliant signage and installations. Responsible for strategic planning and leadership of all financial functions relating to business growth. Responsible for financial evaluation and selling of business in 2004. Show less

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  Premier Designs, Inc.

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2020

  Fashion & Accessory Professional

  •Recruited and developed company presence in SW Florida Region. Increased sales force from 1 to 70+.•Developed and trained 50+ leaders in 5 other states through local trainings and business development seminars.•Responsible for developing and implementing sales plans to achieve sales goals.•Initiated new strategies to drive revenue due to failing economy in region.•Traveled to various states to conduct trainings and to motivate business growth with sales teams.•Conducted and worked with Activity Directors and area organizations with Fashion Shows and Image Seminars.•Responsible for assisting nonprofit organizations with fundraising efforts.•Manage customer relations through Facebook fan page, monthly newsletters and customer care calls.•Maintained leadership status since 2002.•Designer Circle Award 2005 •Top 2% of sales force of 25,000+•Awarded top sales performer in company of 18,000+ for 10 months.•Received all 4 levels of the Crown Jewel Program in only 7 months.•#2 Sales person in company of 18,000+ in 2003. Show less

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  SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2012

  School Teacher

  Preparing and teaching Personal Finance, Speech, Economics and Government classes over the last 5 years for high school students.

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  PELICAN LAWN AND LANDSCAPING

  Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

  Office Manager

  Responsible for all daily office activities including accounts payables, accounts receivables, bank reconciliations, job estimates, crew schedules and customer care calls. Developed marketing brochures and pamphlets to enhance business development. Maintained good working relationships with all account managers to ensure business growth. Multi-tasking in a very fast paced working environment while paying close attention to details. Office duties required exceptional knowledge using Excel, Word, Quickbooks and Outlook. Show less

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  KELLER WILLIAMS

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2020

  Professional Real Estate Agent

  Licensed realtor since 2006 and currently working with customers looking to buy/sell in the Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples FL areas.

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  Local Real Estate

  Feb 2020 - now

  Licensed Realtor