Kristi S. Simmons

pquaj4@r.postjobfree.com

773-***-****

Experience:

April 2011-Present Five Hour Energy/Switch Spark Agency Field Marketing Rep

Setting up 'Energy Breaks' for exposure to everyday workers

Sampling product to target markets via guerrilla and event exposure

Demonstrate product knowledge and benefits

Scheduling Energy Breaks to promote product in workplace setting

March 2011 Cricket Wireless/Ogilvy Action Field Marketing Representative

Executing a fun and innovative campaign for our wireless client

Coverage via street teams format - out and about, passing out collateral, spreading client’s message, creating buzz

Demonstrate feautures of cutting edge mobile device

March 2011 GNC-Resveratrol Market Manager/Team Lead

Educate consumers on product and distribute samples

Share product specs with staff of the store to ensure sales beyond event

Complete and submit event recaps to client website

March 2011 Macy's 'Shop the Party'/Victory Marketing Market Manager/Team Lead

Teams will be tasked with distributing flyers hand-to-hand at university

Complete and submit event recaps to client website

Photograph staff/brand ambassadors with students

May-August 2010 Reyka Vodka / Aspen Marketing Market Manager/Team Lead

Communicate key brand messaging; in charge of entire Chicago Market activations

Managing client relationships, catering activations for their business needs

Encouraged consumers to visit the website to learn more about the brands

Educated consumers by communicating the unique qualities of the product

Emitting passion about Reyka product & grass roots on-premise program experience

Showcasing the Reyka brand spokesmodel/person

Pursuing follow-up with to reinforce brand message and direct sales to outlets of purchase or on-site purchase

Promoted from brand ambassador to team lead in 1 month.

Managed set-up & tear-down of display, distribute literature, samples & music card download quota

Managed corporate purchases in activations; including transaction allocations

Submitted event recaps, account and demographic data and feedback after each activation.

Successfully managed 30 high profile accounts

October 2009 Special K “Real Times” Series Spokesperson/Commercial Actress

Casted for nationally broadcasted television commercial

Ability to readily learn scripts

Displayed enthusiasm for brand on film

Engaged consumers to bolster sales & new product lines

August 2009 Gap Inc. Brand Ambassador

Friendly interaction with customers/public

Communicate key brand messaging

Greeter for Gap Silver Customer VIP/ Private Shopping Event

Distribution and assistance in creation of tees for 'Vote for _____' Campaign

Initiated sales effort via product recaps and commitment to buy from consumers

Set Up & Tear Down of promotional material

June 2009 Horizon Organic Brand Ambassador

Friendly interaction with customers

Initiated customer interest and enthusiasm of product

Actively distributed literature about brand

Distributed and regulated product samples and ambassador product

Convinced customers to try brand with discount incentive

July 2008 Devon Rashard Fashions Spokesmodel- Model Call

Interviewed auditioning models for upcoming fashion show

Narrated introduction of and auditions for talent show

August 2008 Cornerstone Marketing Spokesmodel- Musical Competition

Interviewed talent and judges

Interviewed crowd and parents of participants

Initiated crowd anticipation

March 2008 Kontrol Magazine Spokesmodel- Concert

Interviewed musical artists and aspiring talent

Initiated crowd participation and enthusiasm

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Education

2007- 2010 Roosevelt University Chicago Masters of Business Administration

Leadership focus, problem solving tactics, business ethics

Learned to develop conceptual sales & marketing plans, given specific sets of market, product and environmental conditions

Master's of Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing

Studied internal and external forces influencing consumer decision making via theories of consumer market behavior and marketing communication techniques.

Explored sales & marketing information sources and techniques in terms of study designs, questionnaire development; data collection, processing, and statistical analysis.

Involved in Leadership Development:Roosevelt Empowering Values, Excellence, and Leadership (REVEAL) Program

3.5 G.P.A.

2001- 2006 Loyola University Chicago Bachelor of Arts in History

Liberal Arts focused curriculum

Extensive research tactics, various approaches to writing, reading and researching history

21 mathematics and computer science hours

Emphasis on professional and social ethics in careers, social advocacy and leadership

Can’t Believe it’s Not Better- Improvisational Group

Played mysteriously dark actress in Loyola University Chicago, “Girls, Girls, Girls”

Master Of Ceremony for “ Battle of the Bands” 2001

1997 –2001 Hyde Park Academy High Schools Diploma- College Prep

Pioneered International Baccalaureate Program at HPA

Chicago Public High Schools Diploma- College Prep

Maintained a grade point average of 3.8, Graduated to 5% of my class

National Honor Society member, an organization for high achieving students who were involved in their communities and schools

Senior Girls Counsel member a group focused on actively improving their communities through community service.

Skills & Interests

Marketing, Mathematics, history, film, travel, health and fitness human rights

Familiar with running market research statistics in SPSS

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Quicken, Quick Books, GoldMine & PhotoShop

Highly developed computer skills, experience of utilizing technology to maximize productivity, sales and efficiency; including SEO, HTML & BCC code experience

10 key proficiency, 45 WPM

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Versed in conversational French

Southern American Russian & other Eastern European, Jamaican, British, New England accents & dialects http://kristifreevalour.voice123.com

Improvisational & Impromptu skills

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