Damita Alexander
708-***-**** cell 630-***-****
Hazel crest IL, 60429
***************@*****.***
Management / Sales Professional / Resident Advisor
Decisions in stressful situations
Passion for Sales Proven Leadership Skills
Customer-Focused Selling Techniques Counseling experience with adults
and teens
Effective Interpersonal Skills Goal-Oriented
Professional Sales and Management Experience
Program Advisor- JDByrider May 2009- Present
Business Consultant - City Book Savings Magazine August
2008- February 2009
Club Acquisition and Sales - IdeaCast August 2007 -
June 2008
PCF - Customer Service and Sales Supervisor March
2005- March 2007
Membership Director - Direct Buy November 2004
- March 2006
Access Direct- Customer Service Supervisor March
2001 - August 2003
Sheraton Hotel- Accounts Receivable Manager June
2000- March 2002
Admissions Coordinator - Mecca August 1998 -
March 2000
Resident House Manager - Grace House August 1994 -
July 1998
Sales and Management Key Competencies
. Solid communicator with exceptional ability to deliver information in
persuasive and informative sales presentations
. Customer-focused closer with unsurpassed interpersonal and teamwork
skills, along with ability to address customer needs
. Utilize customer-focused selling techniques, continually assessing the
knowledge of the customer and strategy to maintain high customer
intimacy and customer knowledge of products with exceptional
negotiation skills
. Generated sales via the internet, television infomercials, as well as,
through inbound calls
. Demonstrated product including test drives, vehicle walk around, and
provided warranty information
. Increased company profit margin through aftermarket and accessory
sales
. Experience with human resource functions including hiring, training,
scheduling, coaching, performance appraisals, and corrective actions:
supervision of 20- 80 team members
. Made at least 150 calls per day, and received at 200 to 300 automated
calls
. Resolve Residents issues, processed documents, performed periodic drug
test of clients and residents
. Performed credit checks
. Collected over 500,000
Education
Kaplan University - Chicago IL - Psychology/Substance Abuse Counselor
currently enrolled
Chicago State - Chicago, Illinois -Major: Computer Science
95-96
Bryant and Stratton Business College- Chicago IL- Watch making
78-79
Chicago Vocational High School - Chicago, Illinois - Diploma
74-78
Damita Alexander
17509 Stonebridge Dr.
Markham, IL 60428
***************@*****.***
To Whom It May Concern:
I am very interested in the position you're offering. I have always been
interested in the field and would like the opportunity to work for such a
prestigious organization.
Based on my previous work experience, I know I would be an asset to your
company. I offer strong customer service, sales skills and residency
skills. My ability to communicate both written and verbal are second to
none. I also have the ability to interact at all levels with groups of
people. I am dependable and enthusiastic and would welcome the opportunity
to work for your organization.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions please call
me at the number above. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Damita Alexander