Andrea Langone
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A results driven professional with a successful track record of achievements in sales and management.
Demonstrated proficiency in high level management positions as well as in daily operations, with a proven
ability to work with all personnel. Outstanding ability to easily communicate ideas and policy to achieve a
happy, and longstanding relationship with clients as well as stable work environment.
Men's Wearhouse, Schaumburg, IL (April 2006-Current)
Men's Wearhouse is one of the top male dress apparel retail and formal wear rental stores in the United States.
Store Manager
Used cold calling techniques to reach out to leads and build rapport and initial fittings with clients. Used
grassroots marketing techniques with local businesses to establish a referral based partnership for increased
revenue. Interviewed and hired employees to keep store operations running smoothly. Became team leader of
bridal show and DECA events.
Achievements:
• Consecutively increased annual sales 12-24% for the past 5 years.
• Lead coordination efforts for fitting appointments as well as pick up and drop off dates.
• Acquired new business leads from Bridal Show efforts and DECA relationships.
• Created and maintained sales reports on staff for upper management as well as sales tracking.
• Trained all new hires to the company in Men's Wearhouse policy as well as successful client interaction.
• Traveled the Chicagoland area for DECA events as well as bridal shows.
• Created and managed the weekly schedule for fourteen employees.
• Successfully maintained business relationship with David's Bridal to maximize referral business.
• Kept all client paperwork neatly organized and properly filed for corporate records.
• Successfully maintained business relationship with local schools for potential new hires and outfitting
major events.
Events Chicago, Park Ridge, IL (April 2000-March 2006)
An event and party rental and planning company
Executive Assistant/ Sales
Utilized cold calling techniques to follow up with new leads and to grow book of business. Built rapport with
existing account base to ensure client retention and satisfaction. Delivered on-site sales presentations to larger
clients. Assisted president of company with all day to day operations.
Achievements
Grew profits 153%
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Worked closely with billing and accounts receivable to manage client payments.
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Drew up and maintained client contracts for Events Chicago president.
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Filed all contracts.
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Made confirmation calls to all clients to confirm meetings.
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Successfully coordinated aspects of the Chicago Tribune Printers Row event.
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Scheduled all client meetings and appointments for president.
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Coordinated weddings as large as 1,000 attendants.
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Assisted in putting out a 10 day schedule of events.
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Responsible for getting all final counts for events.
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Education
Columbia College, Chicago IL – 2000-2003
Triton Community College, River Grove, IL - 2004-2006
Technical Knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Oracle, Microsoft CRM, Citrix, Solutions
Accreditation
National DECA Judge