Manager Sales
Resume:
Kelsey Leighton *** Campus Avenue
Ames, Iowa ****4
***********@*****.***
Objective To obtain a full time position in sales and marketing
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa September 2008-December 2010
Education
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production
Graduate level Consumer Aesthetics and Retail Branding, Business Entrepreneurship
Relevant Courses
The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota September 2006-May 2008
Human Resource Management, Team Building, and Macroeconomics
Relevant Courses
Iowa State University 4-H Extension
Management April 2010-December 2010
Iowa State Fair Clothing Event Coordinator
Experience
• Obtained various levels of sponsorship and communicated with business vendors
• Implemented sustainable changes to clothing events with positive results
• Orchestrated schedules for activities during clothing events
• Executed quick decision making during events to adapt to unforeseen challenges
• Led a team of volunteers while coordinating with participants and judges
Closets Collide January 2010-December 2010
President and Founder
• Created and organized sustainable clothing swap events
• Spring 2010 clothing swap attended by over 250 people
• Implemented a mentorship program for event coordinator positions
• Conducted Iowa State University and community-wide marketing events
• Managed and recruited volunteers while providing professional growth
Iowa State University 2010 Fashion Show January 2010-May 2010
Fundraising Committee
• Initiated and planned innovative fundraising event
• Committee achieved record setting sponsorship levels of over $12,000
• Chosen to present at Behind the Scenes Day for high school students
Iowa State University VEISHEA September 2008-May 2009
Special Events Committee, Co-Chair
• Responsible for planning Leadership Recognition Ceremony
• Overcame financial reductions resulting in an exceptional event
• Planned and organized entire event from speaker selection to room layout
Century 21 Signature Real Estate January 2011-Present
Professional
Marketing and Client Services Coordinator
Experience
• Assist realtors by scheduling showings, meetings, and training sessions
• Create innovative marketing materials for specific properties
• Provide support and expertise to agents in achieving short and long term goals
Nordstrom May 2009-August 2009
Executive Training Internship, Mall of America Bloomington, Minnesota
• Communicated between buyer, regional manager, and store manager
• Merchandised departmental floor and inventory management
• Performed managerial duties
• Set and exceeded sales targets
College of Human Sciences September 2008-May 2009
Recruitment Assistant, Iowa State University
• Coordinated informational events for visiting students
• Acted as liaison between faculty and prospective students
• Prepared College of Human Sciences student visitation schedule
References available upon request
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