Manager Sales

Sarah Combs

**** *. ****** ***** ***** Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704

Phone 479-***-****

*************@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Skilled and highly qualified professional with more than 5 years of

experience coordinating, planning, and supporting daily operational

and administrative functions

. Proven track record of accurately completing research, reporting,

information management, and marketing support activities within

demanding time frames

. Successfully developed administrative processes that reduce

redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve

organizational objectives

. Skilled communicator with the outstanding ability to build rapport and

develop positive business relationships

. Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for executive-

level staff; excel at scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and

managing all essential tasks

. Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-

driven operations

. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel,

PowerPoint), Retail Link, and Creative Manager Pro

EDUCATION

B.A. in Communications (2006)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Masters Degree in Communications Management

Webster University Online, St. Louis, Missouri (projected graduation

date 2011)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WhiteWave Foods, Bentonville, Arkansas April 2008- Present

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

. Provide high-level administrative support to the VP and Senior VP of

Sales for the Wal-Mart Team

. Coordinate and set-up conference calls, management meetings, special

events, and travel arrangements for top executives

. Conduct calendar management, meeting coordination, travel

arrangements, and scheduling of internal and external training

. Develop a time efficient system to prioritize all team member expense

reports while keeping expenses and costs within our budget

. Improve staff morale and teamwork by organizing team outings and being

accessible after hours for problem resolution

. Enhance management team productivity by organizing monthly meetings

where accomplishments, problems, and improvements are discussed

. Assist Account Managers and Replenishment team with retail checks to

gain competitive insights and ensure products are properly placed,

stocked, and set to Wal-Mart modular

. Damay Marketing, Bentonville, Arkansas June 2006-Oct 2007

Office Manager/Human Resource Manager

. Administered all recruiting, job inquiries, and reference requests for

the agency

. Coordinated all possible candidates through the interview process

. Developed and managed the agencies new hire welcome and orientation

program

. Provided all new team members training on Creative Pro Manager

. Organized and scheduled all training sessions (internal and external)

. Managed all internal traffic operations to meet critical deadlines

. Responsible for all aspects of our internship program

. Provided assistance to Account Executives on special projects

. Worked directly with Wal-Mart suppliers on seasonal items

. Responsible for paperwork and feedback from employees for annual

performance evaluations

. Organized and managed all internal events

. Scheduled and managed all travel accommodations for team members

Account Executive

. Provided leadership to other team members for the timetables,

coordination, and completion of projects

. Proven ability to deliver revenue, service, and quality through well-

managed, on-time projects

. Assisted with the development, implementation, training, and

successful installation of Creative Manager Pro for use in

project management

. Developed relationships and negotiated with outsource vendors to

enhance our retail marketing agency while providing exceptional

service to our customers

. Prepared revenue forecasts, maintained all internal financial

information, accounts payable/receivable, and payment of invoices

Sabare USA Inc., Bentonville, Arkansas February 2005- March 2006

Junior Sales Analyst/Consumer Insights specialist

. Worked with our supplier team to plan, advertise, and market products

sold in Wal-Mart

. Developed concepts and designs to present to Wal-Mart buyers

. Researched market competition to gain consumer insights

. Projected yearly sales, quotas, and goals for the company

. Responsible for finding and analyzing new trends in fashion that would

sell to Wal-Mart buyers

. Gained considerable knowledge in Retail Link

References Available Upon Request

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