New Career

Posted on: 2006-06-11

BARBARA WEISS E-Mail: [email protected] 49100 E. County Road 42 Bennett, Colorado 80102 303-981-3219 Ladies and Gentlemen: I am interested in exploring opportunities with your company where I can contribute my diverse experience in sales, customer service and office administration. Enclosed is a résumé for your review and consideration. My background includes more than 20 years experience performing a number of different jobs for retail, restaurant, service companies, and a government agency. My desire is to pursue new challenges and opportunities where I can more effectively utilize my abilities as I continue to learn and grow professionally. I offer extensive experience interacting with customers, developing and servicing an account base, determining their needs, providing product information and assistance, and following established procedures. I have had educational training in Interior Decorating in addition to my years of experience in floral design. I also have skills in maintaining business and financial records, ordering supplies, managing inventories, and seeing to it that all operations run smoothly and efficiently. In addition, I offer excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, and the ability to rapidly acquire and apply new skills. I believe this background, combined with my creativity, attention to detail, motivation, dedication and reliability, would be an asset to your organization. Should my qualifications interest you, I would appreciate the opportunity for a personal interview to discuss my background and your needs in more detail. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Barbara Weiss Enclosure BARBARA WEISS E-Mail: [email protected] 49100 E. County Road 42 Bennett, Colorado 80102 303-981-3219 SKILLS & ABILITIES • Retail Sales • Outside Sales • Customer Service • Floral Design Certification • Greenhouse Management Certification • Business Management Certification • Interior Design • Fashion Merchandising • Restaurant Service • Create Merchandise Displays • Ordering Merchandise • Manage Merchandise Inventory • Determine Customer Needs • Develop Trust & Rapport • Provide Product Information • Stock Merchandise • Fabric Care • Business Accounting • Office Administration • Human Resources • Affirmative Action Programs • Detail Oriented • Professional • Highly Creative EMPLOYMENT HISTORY THE EMPLOYMENT NEWS – Denver, Colorado Account Manager 2006 Developed and serviced an account base of clients throughout the Denver metro area for free publication advertising job openings. Prospected for new clients through both telephone and in-person cold calls. Consulted with clients to word and design ads to make them appealing to the reader and reach target audience. Also worked with companies throughout the U.S. to sell display advertising for positions in Colorado. Followed up with clients to ensure their satisfaction and promote repeat business. KING SOOPERS – Centennial, Colorado Floral Department Clerk 1991 – 2005 Sold fresh flowers and plants, prepared floral designs and displays, ordered supplies, and stocked merchandise. Provided information to customers on plant care and made recommendations on the types of plants customers should purchase for their needs. Knowledge of FTD sales and ordering procedures. CATHERINE’S – Lakewood, Colorado Sales Associate 1992 – 1994 Assisted customers in the purchase of women’s clothing. Provided information on fabric care and cleaning. Offered advice on clothing styles that would best compliment customer body type. Stocked new merchandise. PERKINS RESTAURANT – Lakewood, Colorado Server/Hostess 1988 – 1990 Assisted restaurant guests with seating, took orders, and served food and beverages. Supervised wait staff and served as cashier. Sales Representative 1984 – 1987 Gained experience in direct sales of personal portraits and yellow pages advertising. BARBARA WEISS Page 2. NEBRASKA ENERGY OFFICE – Lincoln, Nebraska Receptionist/Accounting Clerk/Affirmative Action Representative 1978 – 1983 Began as Receptionist, answering phones, greeting visitors and performing general office clerical duties. Promoted to Accounting Clerk to maintain financial records and prepare payroll. Advanced to Human Resources to maintain personnel records and ensure Affirmative Action program procedures were followed. EDUCATION & TRAINING EDUCATION DIRECT – Scranton, Pennsylvania Training in Interior Decorating, 2003 MI CASA RESOURCE CENTER – Denver, Colorado Certification: Business Management, 2002 INTERMOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Denver, Colorado Certification: Greenhouse Management, 1990 Certification: Floral Design, 1989 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA – Lincoln, Nebraska General Studies, 1981 – 1982 References available upon request