Sales Grand Rapids

Ken Davis

**** ***** ***** ***# *** Ypsilanti, MI 48197 .

abmlax@r.postjobfree.com . 616-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking position to utilize my skills interfacing with customers, managing

projects and working with various computer applications to assist in

providing outstanding customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

. Highly creative and detail oriented with extensive experience working

with small businesses and on corporate projects.

. Proven track record of effectively organizing and managing various size

projects while meeting time and budget

requirements.

. Superior communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate

on a professional and technical level.

. Exceptional multi-tasking abilities and accustomed to performing in

deadline and budget driven environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Designer 4/2000 - Present

. Design and create print advertising materials and websites from concept

to release for small business and non-profit

. Collaborate with clients to create vision and conceive designs.

. Select list of clients includes: Michigan Peace Works, Empower Me

Fitness, HIV Aids Services of Grand Rapids, Tickled Fancy

Burlesque Company, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health, and Pohlman

Barnes.

MC Sports Grand Rapids, MI 9/2003 - 7/2008

Senior Graphic Designer 3/2007 - 7/2008

Graphic Design Store Visual Coordinator 9/2003 - 3/2007

. Provided art direction and designed pieces for company promotional

campaigns, brochures, posters, advertisements and

P.O.P signage.

. Developed strong business relationships with vendors and negotiated

materials and cost to achieve a "win-win" partnership.

. Organized and conducted the planning meetings for branding and consumer

presence.

. Streamlined processes to ensure all promotional campaigns were

communicated, processed and allocated correctly to eighty

retail stores.

. Procured merchandise for advertising displays and fixtures for new in-

store promotions and products, new store openings

and store special requests.

. Trained, motivated and evaluated staff to ensure optimum performance and

job satisfaction.

Kendall College of Art and Design Grand Rapids, MI Fall 2005 - Spring

2006

Continuing Education Instructor

. Instructed students in use of Adobe Photoshop and Indesign software.

Big Rapids Public Schools Big Rapids, MI 10/2002 -

6/2003

Substitute Teacher

. Acted as substitute teacher for students in grades K-12.

Steelcase Grand Rapids, MI 9/2001 - 10/2002

Graphic Designer

. Designed and produced internal and external communications including

brochures, newsletters, and dealer handbook.

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Grand Rapids, MI 9/2001 - 10/2002

Graphic Designer - Internship

. Conceived original designs and produced brochures and quarterly magazine

effectively promoting the organization.

The Pioneer Group Big Rapids, MI 6/2001 - 9/2001

Web Press Photo / Camera Assistant

. Processed film including four color separation and plate making for

press.

. Performed pre-press responsibilities and prepared files for print.

Cost Plus World Market Grand Rapids, MI 8/1997 - 4/2000

Bookkeeper / Sales Associate

. Interfaced with customers to promote products and special promotions.

. Prepared all daily sales and reconciliation reports.

. Balanced cash registers, prepared cash deposits and assembled cash

drawers for next business day.

. Operated POS cash register and advise customer on transactions,

ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Aeromed Home Health Big Rapids, MI 11/1993 - 8/1996

Location Coordinator / Delivery Technician

. Trained and educated patients on use of and care for home medical

equipment.

. Received orders from customers and processed in a timely and accurate

manner.

. Conducted insurance verification and interfaced with customers on

coverage issues.

. Ordered and maintained equipment inventories at multiple stores and

transferred equipment as necessary.

. Ensured Joint Commission Accreditation Healthcare Organization

standards were being met and prepared required reports.

Emro Marketing (Speedway) Big Rapids, MI 11/1989 - 8/1993

Store Manager

. Managed store inventory by conducting inventory, ordering products,

interfacing with vendors and preparing inventory

control reports.

. Supervised employees and conducted performance evaluations.

. Interviewed, hired and trained new employees ensuring completed

understanding of policies and procedures.

. Performed store bookkeeping including daily reports, accounts

receivable and accounts payable.

. Executed company promotions.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Addy Award Judges Choice Student 02/2001

Addy Award Citation of Excellence 02/2001

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Applications: Adobe Creative Suite 4 including Indesign, Photoshop,

Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver and Acrobat, Quark Xpress, XHTML, CSS,

Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION

Kendall College of Art and Design 2001

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communication

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