Sales Representative

Mary Katherine Shipp

**** ********** ***** ( Brandon, Mississippi 39047 601-***-**** (

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Sales Representative Profile

Marketing Assistant / Sales Associate / Account Executive

Highly innovative and business savvy sales and marketing professional with

proven ability in developing and managing client relationships, supporting

project / program management initiatives, and strategic business process

planning. Possess a strong background in planning and directing projects to

successful completion utilizing excellent analytical, communication,

leadership and organizational skills.

Areas of Expertise

. Proven track record of accurately completing market research, reporting

project status and business-development efforts that reduce redundancy,

improve accuracy and achieve organizational objectives.

. Strong record of success in supporting complex, deadline-driven

operations; able to identify client goals and sales opportunities and

resolve issues in initial stages

. Highly focused and results-oriented professional with acute business

acumen and experience in aligning core business goals to enhance ROI and

resolve issues in initial stages.

. Finely tuned analytical skills with a dedication to continually

streamlining and improving work processes, interfacing with management to

collaborate on issues to maintain an exceptional rate of productivity.

. Proficient in Microsoft Office ( Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word,

Outlook). Outstanding time-management and organizational abilities to

provide exceptional staff support.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Mississippi State

University, Starkville, MS

~ Graduated Cum Laude with overall GPA of 3.46 and Major GPA of 4.0

Educational Honors and Affiliations:

Awarded President's Scholar roll and Dean's Scholar roll ? Honored as Phi

Mu Outstanding Senior ? Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society ?

College of Business Ambassador ? American Marketing Association President

? Mortar Board Honor Society President ? Campus Crusade for Christ

Leadership Team ? Phi Mu Social Chairmen, Chaplain, and Active member

Professional Experience

Barnes, mcGee & Associates, P.A. - Jackson, MS 2010 - Present

Administrative & Clerical Assistant

Provide high level administrative and clerical support to office personnel

regarding daily operations and business functions including management of

complex scheduling / travel arrangements, correspondence, emails, and

calendar updates. Support internal correspondence that facilitates

effective communication and transfer of information between associates and

attorneys.

Selected accomplishments:

. Proactively address client inquires and manage escalated issues to

appropriate manager to ensure client expectations are met and issues

are resolved quickly and positively.

. Consistently exceed expectations that contribute to strong

professional reputation for the firm.

Capitol Records Nashville - Nashville, TN Summer 2009

Marketing Assistant Internship

Performed broad range of project administrative functions to support Sales

and Marketing operations including developing power point presentations

that detail new market opportunities. Performed product / market research

to determine and identify market demands. Maintained client account

information and updated filing system.

Selected accomplishments:

. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and communications skills working

across numerous departments and reporting to a broad range of

management professionals.

Camp Ozark - Mount Ida, AR Summer 2008

Camp Counselor

Oversaw and supervised daily activities for team of 10 to 12 girls,

including organizing and coordinating recreational activities such as arts,

crafts, sports, games, and camping. Worked with other counselors and

administrators in conducting teaching programs, planning worship services,

and teaching bible studies.

Selected accomplishments:

. Gained valuable experience in working with children from diverse

backgrounds and cultures, effectively teaching / counseling each

camper to meet the differing needs.

. Served as point of contact in conducting orientation meetings and

certified instructor for advanced ropes course.

AMC Liquidators - Fort Lauderdale, FL Summer 2007

Materials Girls Boutique - FLowood, MS 2006 - 2007

Sales Associate

Delivered high-level sales support interfacing directly with customers to

identify needs and identify appropriate solution to meet those needs.

Participated in creating and implementing sales floor merchandising plan.

Conducted client surveys to quickly identify needs and devise sales

strategy to meet those needs.

Selected accomplishments:

. Demonstrated a high-level of professionalism interacting with diverse

range of individuals and vendors, gaining the respect of peers and

upper management for attaining sales goals.

. Increased store operation efficiencies through effective management of

day-to-day tasks, keeping on track and focused to provide the best

costumer service possible.

Volunteer Experience

Utilized enthusiasm and strong work ethic to help a variety of

organizations and charities such as:

Children's Miracle Network ? Toys for Tots ? Operation Christmas Child

Adopt-A-Child ? Camp Coast Care ? Get Swept Up ? Campus Crusade for

Christ

Mission trip to Mexico ? Miami Summer Project Mission Trip (2007)

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