Sales Manager
Resume:
Mary S. Shields
****.*.*******@*****.***
St. Paul, MN
55116
Objective: A position in Marketing focused on strategy and
brand development.
Education: Creighton University, Omaha NE
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May
2009 - Cum Laude
Major: Marketing
Minor: Ballet
Expertise in: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator,
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office
Experience: Nordstrom, Bloomington, MN
Assistant Manager
July 2009 - Present
. Coach, motivate, and guide a team of eleven sales associates.
. Created and coordinated events and promotions within the
department.
. Created daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for
associates.
. Worked one-on-one with Buyers and Managers communicating
product performance, hot sellers, and item goals.
. Used directive selling techniques to communicate current
trends with customers.
. Organized and facilitated the BP Fashion Board; developed to
facilitate conversations amongst high school students about
trends and fashion, while giving them insight into becoming
future Nordstrom employees.
. Accepted into the Future Nordstrom Leadership Program;
designed to develop Assistant Managers', enabling them to
move down the inverted pyramid.
. Achieved Top Tier sales goal.
. Responsible for merchandising the floor, selling exercises,
updating the department social networking page, and being a
leader on the floor on a day-to-day basis.
MarketSphere Consulting, LLC., Omaha, NE
Marketing Intern
May 2008 - August 2008
. Developed and implemented a creative "on-boarding" packet for
new and existing employees to help facilitate communication
among employees.
. Created, facilitated, and coordinated promotional events and
designed an event weekend in Chicago for current employees.
. Worked one-on-one with Marketing Executives developing images
and themes used in client presentations and proposals.
. Designed and researched proposals for "re-branding" of
websites.
. Maintained and up-dated internal marketing databases and CRM
tools.
Abercrombie and Fitch, Maple Grove, MN
Brand Representative
May 2005 - August 2007
. Personally interact and greet customers; delivering "tag
lines" that promote the sale of targeted items.
. Assist customers throughout their shopping experience;
finding unique clothing styles and sizes to fit their
individual needs.
. Facilitate an enjoyable customer environment.
Affiliations: Anna Tyler Waite Leadership Program
Creighton University, September 2005 - May 2009
. Leadership coaching and networking program offered to
selected students in the Business School.
Accounting Tutor
Creighton University, September 2006 - May 2007
. Tutored individuals on the skills and course material in
Accounting.
. Developed study guides and practice problems to further guide
individuals through the course material and develop good
study techniques.
Creighton Ballet Company
Creighton University, August 2005 - May 2009
. Received Excellence in Dance Award from Creighton University.
. Omaha Arts Council Nominee for Outstanding Ballet
Performance.
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