DAVID A. SCHWENKNER
Crystal, MN 55422
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OBJECTIVE
To join a dynamic team which utilizes my knowledge and skills gained through my educational
background and work experience and provides opportunities for career growth.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Anagram International, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN March 2006 to Current
Marketing Coordinator
• Analyze sales trends based on market/channel to develop appropriate product mix
• Work directly with licensors to get packaging and product approvals, including travel to
meet with key licensors
• Work closely with all other departments within Anagram to meet daily marketing
objectives
• New product development – worked with overseas vendors
• Developed Everyday and Seasonal product lines
ParadyszMatera, St. Louis Park, MN February 2005 to March 2006
Account Coordinator
• Worked directly with client contacts and negotiations
• Created recommendations for client solutions
Syngenta Seeds, Inc., Golden Valley, MN August 2003 to February 2005
Marketing Services Assistant
• Provide support to the Marketing department, including database management and
distribution control
IKON Office Solutions, Golden Valley, MN November 2000 to August 2003
Senior On-Site Specialist (December 2002 to August 2003)
• Responsible for providing daily support services in a facilities management environment
• Provide work direction, training, coaching, etc. to fellow employees
Workload Coordinator (November 2001 to December 2002)
• Oversees daily tasks and functions
• Received representative of the month for September 2002
Customer Service Representative (November 2000 to October 2001)
• Take inbound calls from customers in Midwest region
• Received representative of the month for April & October 2001
American Income Life, Onalaska, WI August 2000 to November 2000
Insurance Sales Representative
• Licensed in Life and Health Insurance
• Daily presentations and phone scheduling
La Crosse Premium Water, La Crosse, WI April 2000 to August 2000
Sales Representative
• Experience with cold calls (business to business)
• Responsible solely for Wisconsin & Minnesota sales
EDUCATION
Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota.
Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with minor in Business Administration. December 1999
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Impromptu
AWARDS/MEMBERSHIPS
Listed in the Cambridge Who’s Who directory of business professionals