Customer Service Sales

Kirby Lee Johnson

** ****** ****** ********, ** *4103 207-***-**** *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a new position in marketing, where I can leverage my experience in sales, promotion, and public

relations.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

CITYSIDE EVENTS: Portland, ME (May 2007 to present)

EVENT CONSULTANT

Sales & Marketing

• Market and sell event planning, event design, event management, and production services to individuals, non-profits,

business and corporations

• Promote events and promotions to drive business by deploying interactive marketing campaigns that target potential

clients and vendors

• Prepare and present customized client presentations to close business

• Individually increased total event sales by 40% of previous years

Event Planning

• Work in a professional and consultative manner with clients and vendors to successfully plan and execute events

• Continually develop network of vendors and resources to accommodate the needs of our clientele

• Provide clients with clear communication, impeccable customer service and painstaking attention to detail

• Facilitate events and “day of” onsite coordination

Management & Administrative

• Create computer layouts and event itineraries

• Manage all aspects of vendor relations from negotiating contract terms to accounts payables

• Generate and maintain client budgets using Microsoft Excel

• Invoice clients using QuickBooks

• Train and manage team of event interns

• Maintain client database

• Successfully communicates to internal management on all details of financial company standings

Kirby Lee Johnson

19 Dakota Street Portland, ME 04103 207-***-**** *********@*****.***

SHIPYARD BREWING COMPANY, Portland, ME (January 2007- May 2007)

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

• Assisted the Director of Communications, ensured appropriate external and internal communication for all public

matters

• Developed and implemented dynamic marketing and public relations plans and coordinated special events for the

company

• Organized all company contacts using database management skills

• Edited and provided additional creative guidance in revamping the 2008 Shipyard Brewing Company Calendar

• Assisted composition of 16 page marketing insert, published in local newspaper

ACTIVITIES:

Professional Ballet Dancer with the Maine State Ballet Company; performed in over 50 productions since 1991.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

QuikBooks, ACT, Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook), CAD Design, Constant Contact

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Business Minor (Marketing Concentration) May 2007

University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME

University of Adelaide, Adelaide Australia February 2006 – July 2006

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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