Sales Manager

VESNA RAHIMIC

*** ***** ***** ****, ***** Prospect, Illinois 60056, 847-***-****, ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Entry level public relations position which could fully utilize an expertise in sales and analysis, and allow the

opportunity to manage client accounts in all marketing and communication aspects

EDUCATION

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-- DeKalb, IL, 12/2009

Bachelor of Science in Family, Consumer, and Nutritional Science

Major: Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising

Minor: Marketing

Minor: Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

9/2009 to 12/2009Sales and Forecasting Intern

RANDA ACCESSORIES, Chicago, IL

• Assisted sales team with management of client accounts by preparing presentation

materials and organizing product samples for meetings with buyers

• Created and updated selling, trend, and style-related reports and business analysis

projections for senior-level executives

• Participated in dynamic sessions with marketing, design, sourcing, and finance

departments

6/2009 to 8/2009 Managerial Intern

KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORES, Batavia, IL

• Sustained leadership responsibilities and maintained corporate store standards by

monitoring daily operations

• Implemented strategic marketing concept to produce impact analysis of children’s

department; fostering a collaborative environment that improved productivity,

individual accountability, and team morale

• Recognized for excellent performance by exceeding store sales and credit goals as

a manager on an individual basis

11/2005 to 10/2007 Sales Associate

EXPRESS FASHION STORES, Schaumburg, IL/ Geneva, IL

• Introduced to merchandising process and retail concepts; demonstrated ability to

ensure highest levels of customer satisfaction were met

• Consistently exceeded personal sales goals and conveyed product knowledge by

recommending, selecting, and allocating merchandise based on consumer need

OTHER EXPERIENCE

12/2006 to 9/2009Bartender

CHASER’S BAR AND GRILL, Niles, IL

• Surpassed sales goals and identified numerous scheduling and time management

tactics, ultimately leading to a promotion, by expressing high levels of energy,

strong verbal communication, teamwork and ability to focus on multiple

initiatives

ACTIVITIES

12/2009-Present Woodfield Area Children’s Organization

5/2009 New York City Study Tour

9/2008 to 5/2009 Fashion Industries Organization

9/2004 to 5/2008 Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority

• Social Chairman

• Community Service Chairman

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