Brittni Aponte
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Qualifications Summary
. Strong academic background with four years of leadership experience and
four years of internship experience within Marketing and Public
Relations related fields
. Quick learner with the ability to grasp and put new ideas, concepts,
and methods into application
. Successfully created and maintained professional relationships with
people of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and advanced
conversational Spanish
EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ
Degree expected: May 2010
B.S.B.A. Marketing
Emphasis: Promotions and Marketing Communication
GPA: 3.3/4.0
Tennessee State University - Nashville, TN
August
2008 to May 2009
National Student Exchange Program
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Designer Coordinator Intern
Fashion Designers Expo - Miami, Florida
February 2010 to Present
. Search for, contact, and register emerging fashion designers to
participate in the Spring fashion show
. Maintain professional relationships and open lines of communication with
prospective clients
. Compose and present weekly log of performance to regional manager
Admissions Intern
Undergraduate Admissions at Northern Arizona University
August 2007 to Present
. Host Discover NAU informational events for prospective freshman and
transfer students
. Work in a group setting and attend weekly team meetings
. Lead individual, family, and group tours of the NAU campus
. Manage office tasks and responsibilities for two departments
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Cocktail Waitress/Promotional Director
Bobby Q's Restaurant and Bar
May 2009 to August 2009
. Displayed knowledge of common and specialty cocktails, liquors and wines
. Contributed to the improvement of up-selling, promotional events, and
advertising tactics, increasing nightly attendance by 80%
. Encouraged teamwork and efficient customer service
Office Assistant
Office of Student Life at Northern Arizona University
August 2006 to June 2007
. Gained professional training in FERPA and PeopleSoft Systems
. Assisted students in registering cultural, religious, and interest groups
on campus
. Coordinated various campus events and meetings for the office
Personal Phone Banker
Wells Fargo Phone Bank
March 2006 to August 2006
. Displayed advanced, oral customer service skills and communication
. Trained in secure computer software programs and handled large inflows of
confidential information
. Exceeded targeted team goals of 90% in up-selling and positive customer
feedback
Sales Associate
Forever 21
July 2005 to March 2006
. Displayed oral customer service skills and communication in a retail
setting
. Assisted customers in making fashion-based purchase decisions
. Kept inventory of merchandise and helped create displays of clothing
items
AWARDS AND ACTVITIES
. Dean's List
. SSS Scholarship Recipient
. Black Student Union President
. AIMS Tuition Scholar
. EDGE Leadership Facilitator
. NAACP Volunteer
. Senior Gold Axe Award Nominee
. STAR Program Participant
. Welcome Jacks Committee Member
. Shop With A Cop Volunteer
. American Marketing Association Member
. W.A Franke College of Business Scholarship Recipient
SKILLS
. Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Macintosh software, PH
Stat, SPSS, Java Script, Dreamweaver, Safari and Mozilla Firefox
Internet browsers, and web design programs
. Self-Management: Self-productivity, motivational, and organizational
skills
. Critical Thinking: Efficient analytical and problem resolution skills,
creative and resourceful decision-maker
. Communication: Effective public speaking, bilingual, and interpersonal
skills
. Leadership: Teambuilding and diversification abilities
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request