Erin N. Tweedy
****Young Ave NE
Rockford, MI ***41
***********@*****.***
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Hardworking, driven, sales professional with more than 10 years experience; a proactive, go-getter with a
strong customer service background and excellent communication skills; enjoys working with people.
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position that will utilize my marketing degree, experience in sales, and customer service
skills while benefiting a team. I am a team player and enjoy interacting with people from all backgrounds.
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration
Majors: International Business, Marketing
Minor: Spanish
Graduated – December 2006
University of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
GVSU Study Abroad
Advanced Spanish Coursework
Bilingual in Spanish and English
WORK EXPERIENCE
Verizon Wireless, Grand Rapids, Mi 03/07- Present
Retail Sales Representative - Retail commission based sales
-Manager on duty
-Data Consultant for location
-Inventory Control
-Customer service
-Merchandising
Verizon Wireless, Grand Rapids, Mi 06/06 – 12/06
Marketing Intern -Evaluated customer experience
-Traveled to multiple store locations
-Conducted surveys with customers and staff
-Generated a district action plan for improvement of customer experience
-Compiled district data into excel spreadsheets for employee performance evaluations
-Created and maintained extensive power point presentations for district numbers
-Assisted with employee performance appraisals
Northwestern Michigan College/Upward Bound, Traverse City, MI 06/05 - 08/05
Residential Advisor 06/06 - 06/06
-Worked closely with high school students during the summer months
-Provided supervision, guidance, and transportation
Francisco’s Market & Deli, Traverse City, MI 04/05 - 08/05
Sales Clerk/Deli Cook 05/06 - 06/06
-Sales
-Inventory stocking
-Deli preparation & pizza making
Grand Valley State University, Allendale/Grand Rapids, MI 08/02 - 04/06
Desk Assistant
-Secretarial duties
-Mail delivery
-Handled residents’ complaints
Suncoast Motion Picture Company, Traverse City, MI 07/00 - 01/06
Sales Clerk/Floor Manager
-Customer service
-Retail Sales
-Managing associates
-Inventory control and ordering
TRAINING/ SPECIALIZED SKILLS/ ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Verizon Wireless
Online product training courses – Ongoing
-Advanced Data Services Certified
-Trained to education customers on advanced devices in classroom setting
Suncoast Motion Picture Company
-5 time winner of company sales contests
-Number one seller of magazine subscriptions in the company December 2001
Other
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
-Prior experience with Adobe Photoshop and other graphics programs such as Paint Shop Pro
-Digital photography