Shay Collins
Mesa, Arizona ****2 ****.*********@*****.***
Cell: 480-***-****
Dynamic and creative marketing professional with a successful career in customer service, product marketing, and promotions. Seeking career in customer service in which I can continue to build my strong interpersonal communication skills as well as develop new strategies for problem analysis and solution with potential and existing clientele.
Areas of Expertise
SEO/SEM strategies
Marketing materials development
Social media marketing
Traffic analysis
Online marketing strategies
Client acquisition
Data mining
Direct Marketing
Inside Sales
Conflict resolution
Negotiation skills
Web Based analytics
Professional Experience
EastValley Consulting – Scottsdale Arizona
Marketing Representative Jan 2013- Current
Initiated and closed sales for EastValley Consulting. Conducted business to business sales for Quill office supplies and Medical Arts Press, both of which are subsidiaries of the Staples Corporation
• Promoted the Quill Brand through direct marketing strategies, initiating cold call techniques to build impromptu business relationships
• Trained new hires to open new territories, implemented training materials to aid in reaching their goals
Gannett Local – Phoenix Arizona
Internship - Multimedia Marketing Associate May 2011-Jan 2012
Execute sales/marketing strategies to launch new brand “Deal Chicken” into new territories, built rapport and conducted primary call sales to prospective business owners
Incorporated SalesForce into daily responsibilities, utilizing report building, statistic evaluation and other resources to identify highly qualified prospective customers
Trained fellow marketing associates on Gannett Local’s customer relationship management software Sales-Force
Warehouse Assistant Manager & Event Bartender Sept 2008- Nov 2010
Heidi’s Events and Catering – Tempe Arizona
Assisted in directing both front and back of house operations
• Professionally trained Bartender, Caterer as well as Assistant Manager of BOH operation
• Professionally trained caterer
• Provided professional service to Corporate events and Weddings with guest lists
ranging from 100-500 guests
• Worked well in a team atmosphere, in groups of 5-30 caterers
• Performed onsite marketing including distributing company brochures and offering guests information about our services
• Built rapport with clientele and guests
Education
W.P. Carey School of Business Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science Business Marketing
GPA 3.26
Aug 2007- May 2011
Achieved ASU Provost Scholarship: Entitling $24,000 Over 4 year college education
1st Place: Interpretive Simulations Entrepreneur Competition
ASU Dean’s List Spring 2008 & Fall 2009 Semesters
Coursework includes: Professional Sales and relationship management, International Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Competitive Marketing Strategy, Finance, Communication, Microeconomics and Psychology