Sales Manager

Sara Galloway Marketing & Advertising Professional

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profile: Outgoing, innovative, and energetic marketing professional

early in my career. Driven to establish and achieve

business objectives utilizing excellent listening skills,

an exceptional work ethic, experience and education.

Proactive manager and resourceful team member, skilled in

identifying project needs, creatively solving problems and

providing alternative solutions. Experienced-based

understanding of international marketing needs and product

launches. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and

organization, prioritizing and multitasking skills.

Recognized for decisive leadership and ability to face

challenges head-on while directing product launches.

Specialties: Product Launches, Market Analysis, Branding,

Communications, Social Media, Project Planning,

Relationship Building, Organization, Strategic Planning,

Graphic Design

skills: Windows & Macintosh O/S Adobe Photoshop, InDesign,

Illustrator

MS Office Suite Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox,

Safari, Flock

experience: Galloway Company - Neenah, WI June

2010 to Present

Galloway Company is the largest manufacturer of frozen

dairy dessert mixes in Wisconsin and is the nation's

largest sweetened condensed milk producer. The company is

also a leader in the manufacture of innovative dairy bases

for the beverage industry.

Social Media Manager, Part-time/Temporary

. Managing the social media of Fitness Edge, which

includes managing online promotional events and

updating statuses to increase impression rates

o http://www.facebook.com/DrinkFitnessEdge

. In a two month period, increased customer brand

awareness on facebook by over 200%

. Manage the Fitness Edge web site content to create

brand identity

o http://www.drinkfitnessedge.com

. Acting as a liaison between graphic designer and

sales coordinator to maintain communication and

consistency across marketing goals

Events Coordinator, Part-time

. Lead the coordination and execution of promotional

events for Galloway Company's protein exercise

recovery beverage, Fitness Edge

. Managed and coordinated schedules for promotional

event workers.

. Developed initial marketing proposals to gain brand

recognition of Fitness Edge

. Established and maintained business relationships

that created co-branding opportunities

Summertime Salsa, LLC - Appleton, WI

June 2009 to Present

Summertime Salsa, LLC is a startup company entering a

highly competitive salsa market.

The company's signature salsa, Godere, is gaining brand

presence in the Fox Cities area. In its first year of

business, Summertime Salsa, LLC is selling roughly 30 cases

(360 jars) of salsa each Saturday at the Farmer's Market in

Appleton, WI.

Marketing Manager, Part-time/Temporary

. Led and developed marketing and advertising

strategies which maximized sales opportunities to the

Godere Salsa product line

. Worked directly with product development to ensure

that product design met market needs

. Through graphic design techniques, created product

labels, business cards, brochures, and flyers that

increased awareness and interest in the Godere brand

. Used strong written communication skills to design

and write copy for the new company website (which

will be fully active by the end of October 2010)

. Conducted and compiled primary research through focus

groups and interviews, which helped to define

Godere's target market and market strategy

Sara Galloway Marketing & Advertising Professional

111 Marquette Avenue South Apartment 1502 Minneapolis, MN ? 920-***-****

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Pier 1 Imports - Appleton, WI

June 2008 to November 2008

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of furniture,

decorative home furnishings, dining and kitchen goods, bath

and bedding accessories, and specialty items in the United

States and Canada.

Sales Associate, Part-time/Summer and Holiday

. Used strong interpersonal and communication skills

with customers, management, and co-workers daily

. Ensured that each customer received outstanding

service by providing a friendly environment, which

includes greeting and acknowledging every customer,

maintaining solid product knowledge and all other

aspects of customer service.

. Worked within sales teams, which aimed to achieve

customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-

term account goal

. Assisted in floor moves, merchandising, display

maintenance, and housekeeping to generate sales

LEADERSHIP: Marquette Office of Residence Life - Milwaukee, WI

August 2008 to May 2009

Marquette University's Office of Residence Life organizes

the needs of students living in Marquette's eight residence

halls and six university-owned apartment buildings.

Resident Assistant, Full-time

. Managed a university residence hall floor of 24

diverse undergraduate students

. Ran floor meetings and conducted frequent room drop-

ins to discuss events, developments, and concerns to

ensure that students were kept up-to-date on all

pertinent information

. Utilized superior interpersonal and communication

(verbal and written), problem-solving, interpersonal,

analytical, and time management skills daily

. Developed successful campus-wide social events and

responded to the issues and needs of Mashuda

Residence Hall

education: Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Advertising Minor

Marquette University, College of Business Administration -

Milwaukee, WI

Study Abroad - ACCENT Center Rome, Summer 2009

University of Minnesota

. One of only 14 students selected for study in Rome.

Coursework: Made in Italy - Marketing the Distinct

Italian Brand and Italian Culture, History, and

Ethics.

o Engaged with local entrepreneurs and corporate

marketing professionals to gain insight into

their marketing and advertising strategies for

global brands.

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