I am a very ambitious and reliable professional, with excellent organizational and communication skills with proficient knowledge of both design and business.

EDUCATION

Art Institute of Portland 03/2004 – 03/2007

B.S., Design Management

Concentrations on graphic design, advertising, and marketing

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Manager 11/2009 – Present / BALLY TOTAL FITNESS

Supervising, motivating and monitoring the sales team performance.

Liaising with customers whether it be selling or not selling.

Maintaining detailed knowledge of the company’s products or services.

Management/Sales 07/2008 – 11/2009 / ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Utilized my customer service, marketing, sales, and business-to-business skills daily.

Effectively communicated, influenced, and interacted with all types of customers, vendors, and co-workers.

Managed and deployed a fleet of vehicles efficiently and cost effectively.

Marketed to local business partners and new businesses to build long-lasting relationships with key business decision makers.

Internship 07/2007 – 10/2007 / WIEDEN+KENNEDY

Contributed Nike Basketball ideas for virals, TV spots, and print work by collaborating and brainstorming with entire Nike team.

Worked on Nike categories as an Assistant Account Executive creating timelines and project deadlines.

Created videos and scripts for internal presentations to Nike team.

Produced visuals using illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign computer programs.

Internship 03/2006 – 06/2006 / JORDAN BRAND, DIVISION OF NIKE

Assumed the roles of Product Line Manager and Footwear Designer to identify and develop a new line of footwear for Brand Jordan.

Performed research & analysis to identify the business opportunity, consumer needs, product objectives, and design direction for a Jordan track & field line.

Developed a 2D shoe renderings and materials boards concept shoe that fulfilled business objectives and brand guidelines

Sales Associate 07/2004 – 11/2005 / NIKE EMPLOYEE STORE

Ensured visual standards were followed, per visual direction from floor manager.

Supported and contributed to the product flow process by tracking inventory.

Handled returns, and checking in employee’s and guests into the store.

Proficiencies & Interests

Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, copywriting, MS Office, Project Management, and applying design solutions to solve business problems.