I am a hardworking professional who is always looking for a challenge. I

possess the sales and management skills that are necessary for success. I

am looking to obtain a position in a positive work environment where I can

use my skills to contribute to the success of the company.

Professional Experience:

Niebling Commercial Appraisals - Tempe, Arizona

Production Manager

January 2010 - April 2010 (Temporary Position)

. Maintained and facilitated all aspects of appraisal process for

multiple projects at a time

. Researched properties and contributed to writing of appraisal reports

. Maintained managerial schedule and made travel arrangements when

necessary

. Produced Appraisal Institute survey and gathered and analyzed

resulting data for regional use among Appraisal Institute chapters

. General office duties

Island Ski and Board LLC - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Community Outreach and Marketing Coordinator/Assistant Store Manager

April 2009 - December 2009

. Directed all company publicity and media involvement

. Created all publicity pieces including press releases, media

advertisements, newsletters, and community involvement flyers

. Facilitated all company sponsored events ranging from snowboard

contests and movie premiers to fundraising banquet events

. Managed and trained store employees

. Ordered, priced, inventoried, and merchandised all store product

University of Idaho - Moscow, Idaho

Communications and Marketing Intern

January 2008 - January 2009

. Assisted school's media relations team in generating media

ready material

. Contributed to management of university's media outreach programs

. Successfully generated media coverage of assigned topics

. Provided support for brand campaign implementation

. Contributed to president's Friday Letter, staff and faculty

newsletter, and alumni

materials

. Developed targeted media lists and coordinated distribution of news to

local,

statewide, and regional outlets

. Assessed media placement for inclusion in a biweekly report to

administrators

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Comet, Inc. - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Store Manager

March 2006 - July 2007

. Acted as buyer for all company merchandise and attended vendor

trade shows to preview upcoming lines

. Hired, trained, and managed all store employees while creating a

positive and sales oriented work environment

. Planned and coordinated all shop sponsored events like skate

demos and back to school activities

. Analyzed sales data to set and achieve monthly sales goals

. Created seasonal visual merchandising plan that coordinated with

vendor product

. Catalogued and priced inventory

Other Professional Abilities:

. Development and implementation of strategic marketing campaigns

. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

. Familiarity with online social networking and viral marketing

. Photo coordination

. Composing and tracking budgets

. Market research and analysis to position business image within a

marketplace

. Thorough knowledge of AP Style

. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac applications

Education:

Gonzaga University

Currently Enrolled

M.A. Organizational Leadership

University of Idaho

January 2007 - May 2009

B.S. Marketing Communications, Emphasis in Public Relations

References available upon request

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