STEVEN DE VRIES TAYLOR
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EDUCATION
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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
Communications
June 2007
? Areas of study included: personal relations, advertising, marketing,
media effects, and persuasion
? Activities: Study group leader for Sigma Pi, volunteer at Vincennes
Clinic, captain of Intramural football team, Red Cross volunteer
SKILLS
? Highly experienced in networking, event coordinating, and displaying a
mastery of product knowledge
? Excellent Business-to-Consumer Sales as well as lead qualification &
generation
? Ability to create a climate of enthusiasm and trust while interacting
with people of different levels
? Proficient in POS Systems, Online Social Media, Microsoft Office
? Ability to anticipate client needs, prioritize goals, and oversee various
projects and people based on company deadlines and expectations
? Performance minded individual who enjoys creating meaningful and
challenging work
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Ben Bridge Jeweler Inc.
Luxury Jeweler
Santa Monica, CA
Sales ? Customer Service
December 2010-Present
? Initiate and close sales for a leading supplier of luxury high-end
diamonds, gold, and jewels
? Consistently exceeded sales quota since February 2011 totaling over 700k
in new business to date
? Created partnerships with high-end clients and participated as a brand
ambassador at city auctions and events
? Experienced in keeping books, managing accounts and up keeping inventory
? Demonstrated ability to position luxury products confidently in person,
over the phone, and at social events
New Life House
Torrance, CA
Executive Assistant? Counseling Services
September 2007-September 2010
? Assistant to CEO and Executive staff
? Organized and administered house events
? Compiled statistical analysis of the teens progress, growth and
graduation rates
? Duties included: managing executive calendars, making reservations,
working with guests and their families
? Acted as the houses client liaison during open house tours and events
? Worked with Senior staff to create information packets for incoming
clients and their families
? Designed and maintained company website
? Answered phones, filed paper work, responded/wrote emails, handled travel
itineraries
- References Available Upon Request -