Posted on: 2009-04-02
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Objective: To secure a sales position which will maximize my skill set while allowing me to be a productive member of a dynamic organization. Working knowledge: Windows XP Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and the Internet. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong negotiation skills. Multi-task oriented: Able to set priorities to achieve goals; strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills: Performs well independently and as a team member; strong leadership, training and motivating skills. EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Municipal Publications, Home, PA Map Project Representative/Sales 2006 – present • Independent agent for government contractor which partners with local municipalities to produce community information guides. (Guides are funded 100% through my acquisition of advertising sponsors.) Responsibilities include sponsorship coordination, relationship building with township officials via sales calls/trade shows as well as all administrative duties to ensure projects success. Market Fresh Flowers at the Lancaster Market, Wayne, PA 2005 – present Manager (part-time/1 weekend day per week) • Manage and coordinate activities in a busy floral business including: cash register and credit card closeouts. Research, recruit and collaborate new vendors and artisans maximizing use of shops retail space and increasing revenue. Develop and maintain marketing programs. • Train and supervise employees in multi-faceted, task oriented functions. REBCOR, Inc. Chester Springs, PA 2003 – 2005 Administrative Coordinator/Commercial General Construction • Developed and maintained efficient and problem-solving communication to ensure complete customer satisfaction and reduction of “fall-through-the-crack” scenarios. (Communication between multiple parties: management, customers, subcontractors, vendors and office staff in fast-paced commercial construction industry.) • Orchestrated bidding process for time-sensitive bids from initial start-up to bid completion. • Set-up systems to control and monitor support tools necessary for construction process. Self-employed, Wayne, PA 2002 – 2003 Administrative Support • Provided contract administrative support to local businesses on a self-contract basis. (Clients included: President’s Office/Cabrini College, Great Valley Quick Copy.) Village Luncheonette at the Lancaster Market, Wayne, PA (while attending Immaculata) 1998 – 2002 • Coordinate activities within fast paced, food service entrepreneurial business. Ensured consistency in customer service, food quality, cleanliness and professionalism were met. • Possess current Food Handler’s License, “Safe Serve,” issued through Chester County, PA. Kowtow Chiropractic, Wayne, PA 1997 – 1998 Marketing/Chiropractic Education • Scheduled workload and prepared clients for prescribed therapy modalities. • Created newsletter that promoted practice of chiropractic care. EDUCATION Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA 2001 Bachelor of Arts, Dual Major: Human Performance Management (Psychology Orientation) Organizational Dynamics (Business Orientation) GPA: 3.72/4.0 Honors: cum laude, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society • Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society for Adult Learners