Meredith M. Kreis
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Objective:
To obtain a position that provides me the opportunity to apply my strong
verbal and written communication skills, proven sales abilities, and
business experience as a key contributor to the company's bottom line, and
also allows me to grow within the company.
Summary of Qualifications:
. Strong customer relations and account management skills.
. Positive attitude and able to handle numerous simultaneous tasks.
. Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
. Excellent work processing and PC software knowledge.
Professional Experience:
Seniors Guide
2010-2011
Sales Manager
. Contract sales for the publication focusing on growing market share
. Managed and maintained relations with clients
. Represented the company at networking groups in the senior industry
. Developed and maintained social media for the company
Family Foundations
2009-2010
Resource Development Administrative Assistant
. Planned and managed donor cultivation and fund raising events
. Media communications including press releases, TV/radio interviews
. Managed donor database
M.A.C Cosmetics
2007-2009
Makeup Artist/ 3rd Key Manager
. Created a welcoming environment and building longstanding
relationships with customers
. Provided detailed product descriptions, demonstrating the latest
styles and advanced
application of makeup techniques for an ethically diverse
clientele
. Assumed Assistant Manager duties
. Delegating responsibilities and holding staff accountable for sales
goals
Parisian/ Saks
2004-2007
Cosmetic and Home Area Sales Manager
. Supervised 2 departments that yearly gross sales exceeded 2.5 Million
. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training and sales
for 17 employees.
. Floor merchandising, stock levels, damages, and sales growth were part
of the daily operation
. Focusing on continually growing market share
. Successful in organizing and implementing a large Jane Seymour signing
event and national
makeup artistry events
Dillards
2002-2004
Assistant Area Sales Manager
. Supervised department that yearly gross sales exceed 7.5 Million
. Managed everyday operations with over 30 employees
. Responsibilities included inventory management, managing and
scheduling employees, sales,
merchandising, meeting with vendors and advertisers
Clinique Consultant
. Maintained highest sales quota throughout tenure at a 1.1 Million
dollar counter
. Met and exceeded monthly sales goals
Education:
Bradford Union Area Technological School
2007-2008
Cosmetology
Florida State Community College of Jacksonville
1999-2001
Associated Degree
References furnished upon request