Karisa P. Lawson-Hill
Alsip, IL 60803
Phone: 314-***-****
Email: ablr4b@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Seeking an Administrative or Management position; eager to utilize two
years of experience managing and increasing customer accounts for the
benefit and growth of your company's business.
Education
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration
Expected: 2011
National Academy of Beauty Arts St.
Louis, MO
Cosmetology Diploma
November 2006
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
Bachelor of Science: Sociology
May 2005
Technical Skills/Proficiencies
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
. Knowledge of Peachtree Accounting System
. Knowledge of AccPac Accounting System
. Excellent composition skills
. Able to navigate various databases for research including LexisNexis ,
EBSCOhost , and JSTOR
Experience
March 2007-April 2009 E.G. Foster Group, Inc. Blue Island,
IL
Senior Account Manager
. Manage 300 customer accounts alongside 13 sales consultants for 8
states
. Produce Namaste Salon Systems Educational Seminar Calendar
. Generate daily sales report for all thirteen sales consultants using
Excel
. Participate in monthly operations meeting; formulate suggestions to
improve efficiency in this area
. Increase sales by 10% through telemarketing and trade show
participation
. Execute and train employees in Data Entry and Order Processing
. Handle general customer inquiries and resolve customer disputes for
all territories
. Utilize various internet search engines for research projects assigned
by managing partner and director of sales
May 2006-December 2006 Walgreen's Florissant, MO
Sales Associate
. Operate POS Terminal
. Assist customers with general inquiries and purchases
. Perform planogram resets
July 2005-September 2005 Dillard's St.
Ann, MO
Sales Associate
. Assist Customers with cosmetic and fragrance purchases
. Operate POS Terminal
. Perform Schematic resets
March 2004-April 2004 Family Advocacy Kirksville,
MO
Center
Volunteer
. Assisted students with homework assignments
. Monitored students' behavior to ensure healthy social environment
. Performed duties as assigned by management
Awards/Accomplishments
. Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship 2000-2004
. Truman Presidential Scholarship 2000-2004
. Certificate of Achievement: Collegiate
Assessment of Academic Proficiency 2004
Activities
Unique Ensemble Gospel Choir, Truman State 2000-2005
University
Coalition Of African-American Women, Truman 2001-2002
State University (Social Committee Co-Chair)
Illusion Dance Team, Truman State University 2002-2003
(Treasurer)