Ruth A Howard

Ruth A Howard

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Public Sector Account Executive | Government Procurement & K-12 | Technology Solutions | Consultative Sales | Client Success
Incline Village, Nevada, United States

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    People Pleaser
    Grocery Industry
    Apr 2015 - Current (11 years 7 months)
    Selling office equipment for a twenty five year old company - in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Santa Barbara. We have service technicians all over California.
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    Care Manager
    Natural Grocers
    Apr 2025 - Feb 2026 (11 months)
    Managed department operations and supported full-store opening and closing procedures. Delivered high-level customer service while overseeing product merchandising and inventory.
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    Body Care Department Manager and MOD
    Natural Grocers
    Apr 2025 - Feb 2026 (11 months)
    Managed department operations and supported full-store opening and closing procedures. Delivered high-level customer service while overseeing product merchandising and inventory.
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    Client Services Representative
    Americor Funding Remote
    Oct 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 1 month)
    Guided clients through account status, settlement agreements, and payment processes. Negotiated and explained financial agreements, ensuring clarity and customer satisfaction. Processed payments and executed documents using eSign platforms.
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    Provider Services Representative
    Teleperformance Remote
    Oct 2020 - Mar 2021 (6 months)
    Assisted healthcare providers with verifying patient coverage and benefits. Delivered accurate information in a fast-paced, high-volume call environment.
  • Cox Communications
    Retail Salesperson
    Cox Communications
    Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)
    Provided customer support and sales assistance in a retail environment.
  • Cox Communications
    Retail Sales
    Cox Communications
    Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 (7 months)
    I sold TV, Internet, and security services
  • Spectrum
    Direct Sales Representative
    Spectrum
    Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)
    Generated new business through direct outreach and customer engagement.
  • Charter Communications
    Sales Representative
    Charter Communications
    Jan 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 9 months)
    Outside Sales
  • TECHNIC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
    Government Account Executive
    TECHNIC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
    Sep 2015 - Jun 2017 (1 year 10 months)
    Managed government bids and full-cycle sales for IT and office solutions. Conducted product demonstrations, telemarketing, and client training. Organized networking events and supported sourcing and procurement.
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    Sales and Service Professional
    TBS Ricoh Toshiba KonicaMinolta Sharp and Canon
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years 1 month)
    Account Manager, Government Education Specialist and Network Consultant.
  • Farmers Insurance
    Agent
    Farmers Insurance
    Feb 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
    Prospecting and sales of Property & Casualty, Life, and Health insurance products.
  • R
    Funeral Planning Sales Counselor
    Rose Hills Memorial Park Mortuary
    May 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 8 months)
    Sold pre-need services and insurance policies with a consultative sales approach. Provided compassionate client support and coordinated community events.
  • Rose Hills Company
    Pre-Planning Advisor
    Rose Hills Company
    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years 1 month)
    Funeral Planning and Park Counselling
  • A
    Outside Sales Account Manager
    Advanced Office Services
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 (1 year)
    Managed territory sales and delivered office equipment solutions.
  • Canon Business Solutions
    Outside Sales Representative
    Canon Business Solutions
    Feb 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)
    Achieved 110% of quota while developing and managing a multi-zip-code territory. Sold digital office equipment and IT solutions.
  • Canon Business Solutions
    Outside Sales Account Executive
    Canon Business Solutions
    Feb 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)
    Achieved 110% of quota while developing and managing a multi-zip-code territory. Sold digital office equipment and IT solutions.
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    Account Executive
    Canon and Ricoh Office Equipment
    Jan 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 11 months)
  • G
    Business Development Manager
    Geneva Companies The March Group MA
    Mar 2004 - Apr 2008 (4 years 2 months)
    Managed business development for mergers and acquisitions. Transitioned 100+ businesses to market. Consistently achieved 155% of quota.
  • Canon Business Solutions
    Executive Sales Rep
    Canon Business Solutions
    Jan 2000 - Jan 2009 (9 years 1 month)
    Outside Sales Canon Copiers, Scanners and Service
  • Ingram Micro
    Account Executive
    Ingram Micro
    Mar 1989 - Sep 1999 (10 years 7 months)
    Government & Education Bid Specialist
    • Managed government and education procurement opportunities through nationwide reseller channels
    • Supported bid preparation, procurement documentation, and proposal coordination activities
    • Utilized government purchasing systems and procurement resources to identify opportunities and support customer requirements
    • Coordinated communications among resellers, purchasing organizations, vendors, and internal stakeholders
    • Maintained 119%–135% of monthly quota while supporting complex procurement initiatives
    • Promoted from Customer Service Supervisor based on performance and leadership
    • Utilized Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets for tracking clients, activities,
  • Ingram Micro
    Government and Education Bid Specialist
    Ingram Micro
    Mar 1989 - Sep 1999 (10 years 7 months)
    Managed government and education procurement opportunities through nationwide reseller channels. Supported bid preparation, procurement documentation, and proposal coordination activities. Utilized government purchasing systems and procurement resources to identify opportunities and support customer requirements. Coordinated communications among resellers, purchasing organizations, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Maintained 119%–135% of monthly quota while supporting complex procurement initiatives. Promoted from Customer Service Supervisor based on performance and leadership.
  • Ingram Micro
    Sales
    Ingram Micro
    Jan 1989 - Jan 1999 (10 years 1 month)
    Government and Education Specialist, Barebones configuration consultant, 3Com and Cisco Network Champion with strength in rack mount and Jude array configuring.
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  • Santa Ana College
    Santa Ana College
    Santa Ana College
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  • Ingram Micro
    Monthly reports, accounting, purchasing, payroll, many system ordering, client tracking
    Ingram Micro
    May 1989 - Feb 2025 (35 years 10 months)
    Data entry for every sales and customer service position