1. Taylor Hightower
2405 Conifer Dr. Euless TX, 76039
Cell Phone ▪ 817-371-6047 ▪ Taylor_Hightower@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Science: Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management
Graduation: May 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Forterra Pipe and Precast, Austin TX
May 2015 to December 2016 -Project Manager
Responsible for ensuring the service after the sale and for communicating with the customer
regarding their needs and capabilities
Manage customer projects from start to finish including reviewing plans and specifications,
initiating the engineering process, preparing product layouts and submittals
Maintain strong communication and relationships with our customers, our outside sales
team, our production and delivery teams and our credit department
Ensure accuracy of job sheets, tax certificates, product codes and order submission
Anvil International, Irving TX
August 2014 to March 2015 -Inside Sales Rep
Responsible for answering inbound sales calls from customers and internal staff members in
a timely and professional manner
Process customers’ requests accurately while paying attention to details
Answer customer’s questions concerning prices and uses of merchandise. Take phone and fax
orders and verify for input into system. Ensure proper, correct pricing.
Communicate with supervisor and outside sales representatives on customer orders,
requirements, problems and concerns, and changes.
Follow up promptly on all customer requests for information, quotes, availability, tracking and
delivery dates. Proactively communicates with customers about any expected delays or issues
with the order.
Resolve customer complaints and disputes in a timely, professional manner that balances
customer requests with business needs.
Glazer's Distribution, Dallas, TX
July 2013 to April 2014-Outside Sales Rep
Solicit sales in assigned retail accounts to achieve sales objectives as well as evaluate new
business opportunities
Insure the development of existing accounts within their territory
Develop and prospect new accounts that open in the assigned marketing area
2. Introduce new products, new promotions and provide additional marketing service to
customers
Deliver product or other related merchandise when required
Analyze information on competitive products, promotions, pricing and marketing policies
Handle all customer issues in a timely and efficient manner
Ensure supplier distribution goals are met within territory
Manage Sales and account conditions via: Distribution, Displays, Warm Shelf, Cold Box, Pricing
and POS.
Manage back stock between deliveries
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Freshman Red Shirt Captain, Stephen F. Austin University 2009 : Varsity Football Team
Captain, ColleyvilleHeritage High School: 2007, 2008
Texas 5A All State Safety, 2007, 2008