Manager Sales
Resume:
MEREDITH MACHESNEY
*** *. ******** **. #*** Charlotte, NC 28202
********.*********@*****.***
SUMMARY/
OBJECTIVE Detail oriented individual with a well-rounded background
and a Type A personality. Seeking a dynamic opportunity where
my interpersonal skills, meticulous mindset, and ambition can
make me somewhat of a right hand in an administrative assistant
role.
EDUCATION B.S. Apparel Product Development and Merchandising
Management
2008 - 2012
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
EMPLOYMENT Manager, Product Development and Merchandising
December 2012 - January 2014
Towne and Reese Jewelry Charlotte, NC
. Promoted to manager after 5 months in product development
. Kept detailed spreadsheets and documents of development
. Scheduled travel, reservations, hotels, etc.
. Outside sales working with buyers from potential accounts at
the trade shows
. Managed development of product every season including Emily
Maynard's (The Bachelorette) jewelry line
. Contact current customers to follow up on the line
. Designed scarf prints using Adobe Illustrator
. Merchandised presentations for key account meetings
. Managed merchandising for 10 trade shows throughout 7
different states
. Worked directly with graphic designer on table signage and
product knowledge pages for Dillard's
Marketing and Product Development Assistant
July 2012 - November 2012
Towne and Reese Jewelry, Charlotte, NC
. Assistant to the Marketing Manager
. Identified potential new markets and sales strategies
. Assisted in catalog development each season
. Determined prices using formula
. Contacted current customers to follow up on the line
. Weekly brainstorming meetings for upcoming sales/promotions
Wedding Planner Assistant
May 2012-July 2012
Come+Together Events, Charlotte, NC
. Assisted owner in the start up of her company
. Took the lead on 2 weddings.
. Scheduled cake tastings, dress fittings, venue walk
throughs, and creative meetings.
. Interviewed multiple candidates for a summer intern.
Accounting Intern
Summers and winters of 2008-2011
Guest Services, Inc, Fairfax, VA
. Intern at established catering and hospitality management
service company that provides high quality food, lodging,
and leisure services for over 25 million guests annually at
250 facilities nationwide.
. Interacted with clients on a day-to-day basis performing
cash and safe audits, as well as reviewing statements and
invoices to ensure validity
COMPUTER Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator,
and Photoshop
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