Dawn M. Watson
6115 E. Masters Drive, #1917
Fort Worth, Texas 76137
(817) 306-6135
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRENDY TREASURES ONLINE, La Canada, CA September 2009 - February 2018
Owner - Market and sell girls clothing on my own website and in an Amazon Store. Photograph children in clothes. Ship products, list products, customer service and marketing products professionally. Maintain customer base and obtain new customers. Started this business from the ground up. Hired and trained two full-time employees and one part time employee. Mentored a college student majoring in business through a paid internship program.
MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE, Walnut, CA September 2009 - June 2015
UCLA EXTENSION, Los Angeles, CA
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE, Lancaster, CA
CITRUS COLLEGE, Glendora, CA
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS, Santa Clarita, CA
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE, Long Beach, CA
Adjunct Business Professorteach a variety of business classes for the Business Management Department including: Intro to Business, Human Resource Management, Human Relationship Management, Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Principles and Real Estate Law. Encourage students to work while attending college. Mentor students and assist them in obtaining an Internship with Disney.
TOTAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, So. Pasadena, CA September 2005 - February 2011
Resource Specialist Teacherresponsible for providing providing resource services to sixth, seventh and eighthgrade students that have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Prepare and present IEP documents to parents. Work with the school administration to prepare for IEP meetings. Assess students current academic level.
BRINKS, INC., Los Angeles and North Hollywood, CA March 1995 – October 2005
Account Executive/Sales Trainer responsible for sales and account support of secured transportation and cash logistic services for non-profit organizations, schools, credit unions, retail stores, financial institutions, churches, restaurants, hotels, and banks. Key accounts managed include; but are not limited to, Disney, American Cancer Society, Countrywide, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Ralphs, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, City of Los Angeles and Wescom Credit Union.
●Provide training for Branch Managers in all sales processes and act as principle mentor for new sales people in California region, teaching contract and sales fundamentals.
●Research and cross reference business to identify, target, and secure potential clients through directed advertising, extensive cold calling, and referrals.
●Prepare and present contract proposal to key decision-makers; analyzing needs, customizing contracts, and demonstrating ROI benefits to diverse audience of senior-level management.
●Facilitate continued sales through in-depth product knowledge, answering all customer inquiries in a timely and reliable fashion, and building long-lasting relationships.
COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE, Glendale, CA 1987 – 1995
Real Estate Agent
●Listed and sold residential/income properties for one of most highly respected real estate companies in booming Glendale metropolitan area.
●Researched, prepared, and presented Comparative Market Analyses to sellers and Comparable Sales Reports to buyers in order to determine accurate value of real estate.
●Successfully assisted clients through entire process of buying or selling property including loan processing, inspections, title and escrow processes, and contract closing.
●Established solid customer relationships, continually checking satisfaction, responding quickly to issues, and quickly implementing solutions for complete resolution.
●Created marketing program with other agents, pooling resources to design and distribute Monthly Mailer to perspective clientele.
Awards:Top Ten Buyer Controlled Sales Agents: Gold Coast Region, 1990
Gold, Silver & Bronze Circle: throughout tenure as agent
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Master’sin Business Administration, MBA, 2006GPA 3.86
University of Phoenix, Pasadena, CA
Bachelor’s of Science, Business Management, 2001, GPA: 3.82/4.0
California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Liberal Arts Studies with emphasis on Accounting GPA: 3.29
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint • Microsoft Works • ACT • Lotus Notes • Internet and e-mail savvy
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
Coach: Crescenta Valley Little League Group Leader: College Youth Group
Member: Glendale Board of RealtorsCounselor: Junior High
Member: Glendale Chamber of CommerceCounselor: La Crescenta Pathfinder
Board Member:Las Hadas Homeowners Association