Sales Assistant

Kara Motz

***** ********** ******, **** *** Studio City, CA 91604 • 619-***-**** ****.*.****@*****.***

Education & Academic Experience

Bachelor of Science, Business Management, California State University, Northridge, 3.0 GPA

Graduated May 2013

Employment Experience

Development Assistant

California State University, Northridge January 2014 – Present

Demonstrate my writing and communication skills by working directly with donors, the advisory board,

and volunteers through email, phone, and meetings.

Collaborate with the Director of Development and the Dean on preparing proposals and presentations to

potential donors.

Meet strict deadlines to ensure we meet our goals.

Coordinated meetings and events with board members, alumni, and students.

Event Coordinator Assistant April 2012 – January 2014

The Roof at The Hotel Wilshire

Assisted in planning and coordinating events for businesses and individual clients.

Developed, managed, and tracked marketing material that went onto our social media cites.

Collaborated with employees to ensure the events ran smoothly.

Professor’s Assistant January 2013 – May 2013

TSG Capital Advisors, LLC

Edited and revised confidential business analyses prior to distribution to the Chief Executive Officers.

Managed groups to create positive group dynamics and assisted the groups to produce their best work.

Planed and implemented strategies for teams to overcome obstacles.

Studied roles and responsibilities of leaders, managers and supporters.

Management Intern January 2013 – February 2013

BB&T Insurance Services

Assisted account managers with confidential files concerning: succession planning and client e nrollment.

Participated in sales meetings relating to health and welfare consulting; cooperate wellness; health

management; brokerage services; retirement plan services; and international benefits consulting.

Participated in client strategy meetings, renewal meetings, and book for business reviews.

Marketing and Sales Intern May 2012- June 2012

StarGreetz Entertainment

• Conducted research on clients/potential clients and provided input on pitching strategies.

• Created PowerPoint presentations for pitches.

• Directly assisted the Vice President of Sales and Marketing along with the Manager of Client Relations.

• Drafted pitch letters for potential clients.

• Distributed promotional items and/or emails to potential clients.

School Projects

Honors Field Studies Course in Executive leadership August 2012 – December 2012

Personally selected to participate in this course along with twelve other students.

Worked with small teams to produce confidential business analyses.

Produced weekly PowerPoint presentations to gain professional presentation skills.

Conducted preliminary research analysis on companies such as: Caruso Affiliated (Retail Developer);

ReachLocal (Advertising and Marketing); and Relativity Media (Film and Television Production).

Met strict deadlines to produce confidential business analyses.

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