Posted on: 2018-01-09
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To utilize my communications, sales and customer service skills in a meaningful career with growth potential.
EDUCATION
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA May 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
CURRENT EXPERIENCE
Sales Manager
Crazy 8, Coralville, Iowa November 2018 - current
- On bench for Assistant Manager position
- Highest average metrics in location (UPT, APT, customer conversion %)
- Sales numbers helped store surpass weekly sales goal for first time in fiscal quarter
- Peer mentor to increase sales and provide better service
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Account Executive
University of Iowa Community Credit Union, North Liberty, Iowa December 2014- May 2017
- Set sales record for Account Executive in first month out of training
- Rated 1st in North Liberty branch sales 2015 and 2016
- Ranked 2nd among company in mortgage pipeline partnership converting warm leads to additional member products and services
- Built and sustained member relationships through opening new accounts and subsequent maintenance resulting in a multimillion dollar loan portfolio
Financial Services Representative (teller)
University of Iowa Community Credit Union, North Liberty, Iowa March 2014- December 2014
- Consistently accrued highest branch transaction count while maintaining accuracy
- Honed proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook; Microsoft Excel Certified
- Met sales goal each month; often doubled and tripled sales goal; quintupled September and October goals
Customer Service Representative and “Bear Builder” October 2010 – December 2014; October 2017 - current
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Coralville, Iowa
- Provided a customized experience to each patron in order to ensure satisfaction
- As cashier, ranked 1st (2012) and 2nd (2013-2014) among staff Holiday “upsell” percentages
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Shift Manager and Bartender August 2012 – January 2014
Bo James Bar, Iowa City, Iowa
- Performed morning clerical duties and transported previous night’s deposit to bank
- Supervised wait and kitchen staff in owner’s absence
- Responsible for training new staff, monitoring employee performance and termination
- Provided exceptional customer service in an efficient manner
LEADERSHIP AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
UICCU Distinguished Employee 2014, 2015
UICCU Wellness Committee Member 2015-2017
United Way Committee 2014-2017
UICCU Account Executive Training Review Board Member 2015
UICCU Employee Mentor 2016-2017