Shannon Bahrami

Experience

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  Mentor Graphics

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  Executive Assistant

  Executive AssistantResponsible for assisting in smooth transition from acquisition of company. Provided multifaceted assistance to Executives including, but not limited to: maintaining calendar, travel arrangements, expense reports, credit card reconciliation’s, screening and forwarding phone calls. Given oversight of maintaining office, stocking kitchen and supply cabinet, and making sure the needs of all in the office were taken care of. Answered phones, faxing, filing and copying, mail collection and dispersion Sales AssistantFollowed warms leads to generate quotes and sales of software renewal as well as new purchases. Fulfilled required call list of each day. Finished all warm lead and went on to generate cold leads. Licensing Trained to do licensing of all software when clients purchased or renewed. Sent out software packages and managed licensing issues. Show less

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  LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Sales Specialist

  Sales Specialist· Responsible for the overall sales and merchandise maintenance of Home Décor as well as assisting surrounding departments. Maintained the department according to company merchandising standards and store operations policies. Maximized sales of department merchandise and related products. Ensured that all merchandising and operational activities take place on a consistent basis. Provided and ensured quick, responsive, friendly customer service. Achieved #1 in Sales for the region. Consistently in top 25 in department sales for the region.Sos/Credit Coordinator· Responsible for the effective management of Commercial Builder/Contractor Account credit services; administrative functions of corporate credit programs and policies and procedures; and the approval, maintenance and collections of all store accounts receivables, returned checks and credit cards. Responsible for the effective follow-up of Special Order Sales. Researched SOS related reports to identify and recover all potential margin losses. Greeted and acknowledged all customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.Product Service Associate· Maintained store shelf standards and executed product service tasks throughout the store. Responsible for the execution of in-store service resets and projects. Day to day in-bay product service rotations, down-stocking, fronting, facing and detailing product and assisting in reset completion through issue resolution, and store level tasks based on service expectations, sales trends and store needs. Show less

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  Sunburst Shutters

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2013

  Sales and Design Consultant - Outside Sales Rep

  Outside Sales Representative and in-home design consultant. Cover a very large territory of all of southern California. Maintain all vendor accounts through Lowe’s Home Improvement, Calico Corners and Direct Buy, as well as Retail Accounts. Do in-home measure and consultations for all of the above. Maintain displays in the stores, stock brochures, give product demonstrations and trainings to all employees. Maintain company vehicle, including oil changes and repairs, car washes, etc. Layout shutters in Sunburst Cad program. Responsible for expense reports and follow up with all customers. Have monthly and quarterly sales goals that I strive to meet. Extensive use of android and IPad devices in everyday sales necessities. Show less

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  The Shade Store

  Feb 2014 - now

  Design Consultant - Showroom Manager

  Offer design wisdom and inspiration while helping customers select the perfect window treatments for their homeSpeak comfortably on the functional and stylistic benefits of each of our custom productsRun the day-to-day operations of the showroomIdentify outreach opportunities, including marketing to local interior designersHost and attend local design events with support from The Shade Store HQCultivates and promotes The Shade Store tradition of a positive family atmosphereParticipates in ongoing product/technology training, as well as monthly business meetings Show less