Kari Barefoot has over 15 years of experience in sales, operations, and customer service roles. She has a track record of developing new business ventures, managing all operational aspects, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Barefoot is a results-oriented leader with skills in sales, marketing, business development, and cross-cultural team management.

1. KARI BAREFOOT
5700 Bayshore Road, #521, Palmetto, FL 34221
Cell: 941-525-2812
kari.barefoot@yahoo.com
Sales Executive offering outstanding presentation, communication and cross-cultural team management skills.
High-energy, results-oriented leader with entrepreneurial experience.
Leadership
Sales Management
Diverse Market/Industry Knowledge
New product introductions
Business development
Self-starter and Team Player
Business operations organization
Vendor development and relationship management
04/2015 to 11/2015
24/7 MOBILE MARINE & RV
Osprey, FL
Director of Operations
Developed operational ideas for new business from marketing to invoicing of customers
Managed all administrative functions including customer communications, collection of payments and
scheduling technicians for repairs
Responsible for handling customer satisfaction
Assisted with hiring and firing of technicians
10/2006 to 10/2014
ACC WARRANTY GROUP
Indianapolis, IN
Principal/RV Extended Warranties
Participated in start up of extended warranty company. Managed all aspects from claims administration,
marketing and selling to expand the business
Accountable for overall customer satisfaction and retention
Oversaw expedited parts ordering to minimize customer downtime
Organized company sponsored events and informational seminars at RV Rallies over the country
Analyzed problems, identify trends and develop strategies for maximizing claims process
Increased company profits through constant review for fraudulent manipulation of claims
Monitored recalls of all components of the RV's through the NHTSA website
Developed and executed all customer contracts
Managed all aspects of the accounting functions for the company including payments made to service
providers
Instrumental in developing partnerships with other vendors to implement additional benefits to warranty
program
06/2005 to 10/2006
CONTINUED LEARNING/NETSMART TECHNOLOGIES
St. Petersburg, FL
Regional Sales Director
Recruited from Best Software to generate leads and sell new business for the evolving eLearning courses
Customized and delivered training and development webinars to potential customers
Managed the implementation of the courses and ensured delivery in the time frame promised
Managed client retention and repeat sales through continued communication with key senior staff members
Facilitate the training of new customers on the LMS administration and keep current clients informed of
enhancements to the system
Consulted, assessed and recommended new course content with instructional design team
Promoted and delivered both on-site and webinar based training and instruction on the LMS
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2. 09/2003 to 06/2005
BEST SOFTWARE/SAGE
St. Petersburg, FL
Corporate Sales Consultant
Managed the entire eLearning division including lead generation, webinars and training on the system
Responsible for supporting and training the Best channel partners
Recommended new courses to the programmers as I saw the need for development
04/2002 to 06/2003
ADP-AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING
Tampa, FL
Human Resources Specialist-MAPS
Responsibilities included represented all HR/Benefits products and services in Central Florida supporting
two regional teams of Major Accounts Salespeople (at least 15 reps), my individual sales efforts and
through the cultivation of referral sources such as brokers.
Year to date ranked 9th of 35 MAPS in the country
93% of fiscal quota YTD
Close ratio of 70% YTD of all products and services proposed
05/2000 to 12/2001
EPICOR SOFTWARE CORPORATION
Irvine, CA
HRMS Software Sales Specialist
Responsible for all sales and presentations of the Ultimate Software UltiPro HRMS/Payroll Applications, with
a territory extending from Canada through the East Coast.
Instrumental in launching new product line for Epicor.
High visibility position dealing directly with C-level decision makers.
Sold mid-market accounts, from 200-500 employees.
Established and maintained new and existing relationships with customers, sales executives, internal sales
team, VAR's and Business Partners, such as PWC. Networked in various organizations in South Florida to
establish new business opportunities.
Effectively managed a $1M sales quota of direct NLR for software
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
EDUCATION