ERICA S. DONALD
* * * * * n e r Te r S E Smyrna, Georgia 30080 404-***-****
abjww0@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Enthusiastic, hard working and creative graduate wanting to utilize my business and administration skills
to achieve long term career growth. Strengths in event planning, marketing and public relations.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
• • •
Organizing and Planning Problem Solving Negotiating
• Take Action/Decision Maker • •
Customer Service Goals and Results
Oriented
EDUCATION
B.B.A. Business Management/Entertainment, Sport & Promotion, Norwood University, Midland,
MI, May 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CELEBRITY HAIR BEAUTY, Atlanta, GA 2009-2010
Beauty Boutique
Retail Manager
Handled and oversaw all day to day store activities, including product inventory, goods for
display, sales and open/close responsibilities. Provided customers with sales and service.
• Managed cash register and inventory. Made key decisions about stock control
• Ensured the standards for customer service and quality were met
o Developed an existing client referral program.
• Analyzed sales figures and forecasted future sales volumes
• Office organization and administration duties.
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY, Midland, MI 2008 – 2009
Accredited private university specializing in managerial and entrepreneurial education.
Residence and Student Life Coordinator
Head advisor of residence hall association responsible for providing student services to
students enrolled in a degreed program of study.
• Director of student community service projects, development and production of student
special events and leadership development program promotions to facilitate student
related activities.
o Honored by the Dean of Students for enforcing “GO GREEN” recycle effort and
monthly campus wide community service projects to Northwood University
Michigan Campus.
• Supervised undergraduate resident assistants. Conducted monthly cross training
programs for staff. Responsible for hiring/dismissal of resident assistants.
o Introduced the “Last Chance” program for resident assistants on the verge of
dismissal.
DETROIT INGITION MLIS (HANTZ GROUP), Southfield, MI 2007 –
2008
Minor League Indoor Soccer Team
Merchandising Coordinator
Designed and coordinated all retail for the Detroit Ignition/Hantz Group merchandising line.
Organized and managed consignment agreements with outside vendors.
• Marketed and promoted Ignition brand while utilizing excellent communication skills.
o Convinced Ignition executive board to retail merchandising on Ignition website.
• Managed inventory and maintained financial reports.
• Liaison between professional athletes and the public.
HACH STUDENT LIFE CENTER, Midland, MI 2003 – 2007
Northwood University recreation facility
Manager, Special Event Coordinator
Coordinated and planned special events and activities to enhance fitness programs for
recreation members and students. Managed a staff of 40+ employees.
• Organized and supervised special events and summer camps.
o Received high level of customer satisfaction from staff and members
• Enforced polices of the recreation center and the university. Organized inventory and
managed cash register.
• Ensured safety of over 300 people per day using excellent communication and leadership
skills.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2009 Grand Hustle Entertainment street team and model coordinator
2008 Northwood University “GO GREEN” coordinator
2007 President of the Minority Business Women; Vice-Chair of the NU Style Show; Intern at the
Men’s NCAA Final Four Basketball Tournament
2006 Vice President of the Entertainment, Sport, Promotions and Management Association;
Vice-Chair of the NU Music Fest; Northwood University Student Ambassador
2005 Northwood University International Auto Show Parking Coordinator; Mid-Night Madness
Event Chair; Dow Corning Classic Intern
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request