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Dave Sookdeo

Hagerstown,MD

Summary

Dynamic professional with a decade of experience in customer service and sales, focused on delivering tailored solutions that enhance client satisfaction and drive revenue growth. Proven expertise in leadership, project management, and effective communication enables successful collaboration with teams and clients alike. Adept at navigating complex customer needs, utilizing strong problem-solving skills to ensure seamless service delivery. A committed team player, consistently recognized for outstanding performance and dedication to exceeding expectations in fast-paced environments. Passionate about fostering positive client relationships and contributing to team success in employee services roles.

Skilled customer service representative with 10+ years of experience. Has managed twice to output outstanding performance for 2 Top Gun competitions for 2 fiscal years. Received multiple quarterly reviews with a 90-100% improvement every year from higher management. Have also extensive IT Knowledge working in the Geek Squad field both inside clients homes and businesses along with inside a brick and mortar facility. Which has led to gaining extensive skills over the years

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Verizon Sales Lead

Cellular Sales Verizon
09.2023 - Current

Commission based sales in a competitive & exciting market. Helped provide solutions for both consumer & business clients; along with technical support for clients products. Help lead, assist, & manage day to day operations w/ peers & employees. Ex. Help train new hires, open & close stores, count & manage inventory, update signage, review reports, adjust schedules, meet team sales goals, etc.

Geek Squad Cadet

Best Buy
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Been working at Best Buy for 8 years. Being in this field is quite interesting, I’ve been at the top performance in the market and even top 1% of the company. Have extensive training on building rapport and problem solving with clients. Receiving feedback and delivering experiences that help clientele enjoy their time being there. Having insight on the products that run plenty of different entertainments, allowing to help build and experience in clients home to enjoy what they’re activities. Also have extensive knowledge on reading, improving and delivering scorecards, performance, and coaching’s to other peers to help improve quality of life
  • Top Performance: N/A (Was a assistant to an Agent but have been doing Agent work per the Market Manager due exceptional skills, trust, knowledge, and performance in being able to handle said role.)
  • (Agent Role- Handles their own job board that consist of clients and their appointments, completing reports and filing them including escalations, being able to handle multiple calls whether they be from clients, staff members and or Higher Ups, including store staff. Appointments consist anywhere from performing installation of products, demoing and troubleshooting/IT.)

Verizon VPL

Best Buy & Verizon
07.2018 - 03.2022

Helped provide/create complete solutions for Verizon clients and clientele inquiring about Verizon. As well as, being the in depth expert for the mobile team and clientele about Verizon’s service, how they stack against their competitors, and support for issues that arise involving Verizon. Also provides training for coworkers to help know and provide valuable information on Verizon for clients. Along with delivering a business plan was exceeding expectations of said plan.


Top Performance: Ranked in the top 25 of the company multiple times on Verizon Scorecard. Rock Star performance several times within 1 year of having the position. On track for 2nd Top Gun during FY20. #1 for Total Tech sales in my store.

Apple Master of Mobility

Best Buy
11.2016 - 07.2018

Helped provide/create complete solutions for mobile clients. Being the in depth expert for those interested in joining the Apple eco system. Also provides information and training for other coworkers to help know and provide valuable information on Apple products for clients.


Top Performance: $788/ Rev per hour | 4.0 UPT(Units Per Transaction) | 1.3 Transactions per hour | 5 Branded payments #1 in the Market for the Mobile department | Q1 FY19 Top Gun for Mobile. (Ranked 6)

Sales Consultant

Best Buy
08.2014 - 11.2016

Helped create complete solutions for clients looking to purchase any computer and/or computer related product for their needs and wants. Along with working out client agreements/contracts with Mobile Phone Service Companies and selling cellular devices, accessories, protection plans and service to help provide a solution for their cellular needs.


Top performance (Outside of Mobile): $1000/ Rev Per Hour | 20% Accessories attachment rate | 8% GSP attachment rate | 4% service attachment rate


Top performance (Inside Mobile): Over $600/ Rev per hour | 20% Accessories attachment rate | 40% GSP attachment rate | 0.6% Service attachment rate

Education

High School Diploma -

Washington County Technical High School
Hagerstown, MD
06-2013

Skills

  • Associate coaching
  • Sales closing
  • Merchandise flow
  • Sales program creation
  • Key account management
  • Sales analytics
  • Account management
  • Team building
  • Lead generation
  • Floor operations
  • Relationship selling
  • Stockroom management
  • Sales supervision
  • Upselling strategies
  • Customer retention
  • Web development
  • Performance testing
  • Testing and debugging
  • Network security
  • Program coding
  • Performance optimization
  • Security patching
  • Application installations
  • System performance optimization
  • Operating system management
  • Data recovery
  • Hardware installation
  • Information security
  • Peripheral maintenance
  • Peripheral repair
  • Technical support
  • Data retention
  • Application support
  • Mobile device management
  • Wireless networking
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Software updating
  • Mobile fleet management
  • Software configuration
  • Help desk operations
  • Sales and marketing
  • Installation planning
  • Employee scheduling
  • Training proficiency
  • Customer service and assistance
  • Customer relations skills
  • System design
  • Cash handling oversight
  • Sales development
  • Goal setting and achievement
  • Task delegation
  • Store organization
  • Staff training and development
  • Store operations
  • Customer service management
  • Store maintenance
  • Sales strategy development
  • Employee motivation
  • Revenue generation
  • IP camera configuration
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Video surveillance
  • CCTV installation
  • Electrical safety
  • Security system installation
  • Firewall configuration
  • Threat analysis
  • Wiring installations
  • Cable pulling
  • Cloud security
  • Service calls
  • Equipment Repair
  • Network security management
  • Hardware & software selection
  • Cable management
  • Signal troubleshooting
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Client communication
  • New technology integration
  • Lighting control
  • Sound decision-making skills
  • Home Theater Installs
  • Router & Modem Installs
  • Doorbell Installs
  • Home Theater Troubleshooting
  • Home Theater Repairs

Hobbies

Reading
Swimming
Movie/TV Show Buff
Video gaming
Board Gaming
Puzzle Solving
Anime
Car Enthusiast
Exercising
Martial Arts

Timeline

Verizon Sales Lead

Cellular Sales Verizon
09.2023 - Current

Geek Squad Cadet

Best Buy
03.2022 - 09.2023

Verizon VPL

Best Buy & Verizon
07.2018 - 03.2022

Apple Master of Mobility

Best Buy
11.2016 - 07.2018

Sales Consultant

Best Buy
08.2014 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

Washington County Technical High School
Dave Sookdeo