Erin E. Bennett
*** *. **** **. #*** Sioux Falls, SD 57108 ************@*******.***
Education
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Bachelor of Science Degree in Apparel Merchandising and Design
Professional Experience
Aerotek Recruiting and Staffing, Sioux Falls, SD Oct. 2016- Present
Account Manager
Maintain and saturate all healthcare related accounts pertaining to hospitals and clinics within my territory
Set and meet weekly and monthly sales goals
Manage a team of recruiters to ensure we provide our clientele with quality candidates
Research market trends and provide clientele with supply and demand statistics that support the Sioux Falls market
Develop new and effective techniques to recruit and maintain qualified associates
Montgomery's Furniture, Sioux Falls, SD Sept. 2015- Sept. 2016
Merchandising Assistant
Communicated with representatives to keep merchandise up to date
Assisted in the designing of homes
Ensured all damaged merchandise was handled properly
Managed the area rug department for three locations
Composed sales for customers and ensured deliveries were arranged
Helped with floor work and assisted the visual merchandising team
The Ritz Restaurant, Arnolds Park, IA May 2013-Dec. 2016
Waitress
Took orders and served customers food/beverage
Gained knowledge of the food/drink menu to ensure customers enjoyed their experience
Handled situations with upset customers and problem solved when issues developed regarding customer orders
Dealt with the exchange of bills and money in a timely manner
Aalfs Manufacturing Inc., Minneapolis, MN March 2015-June 2015
Technical Design Internship
Managed sample orders for fabric and wash samples
Assisted the design team with the production process
Traveled to sewing and production plants to acquire how a manufacturing company operates
Created trend boards through Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
BCBG Max Azria, Des Moines, IA May 2012-May 2013
Sales Associate
Promoted all sales and store merchandise
Set up visual displays for the store
Managed the quality of floor arrangements in order to avoid merchandise damage
Handled all customer complaints, exchanges and returns