rebecca dickens
*** ********* ***** *** ***** Sackville, NS B4C 2M2 902-***-**** ************@*******.***
education
• 2013 Holland College, Prince Edward Island– Marketing and Advertising Management Program
• 2012 - 2013 PEIREA (PRINCE Edward Island Real Estate Association) – licensed real estate Agent
• 2008 – 2012 NSAR (Nova Scotia Association of Realtors) - licensed real estate agent
• 2005 – 2006 Success College, Lower Sackville - Interior Decorating Diploma – graduated with high honors
• 2003 – 2004 Mount St. Vincent university - 1 st year bachelor of arts studies
• 2001 – 2004 Art Instruction School of Minneapolis (2-year art program) with a certificate of fundamentals of art
(principles of drawing) - graduated with honors
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- Successfully owned and operated a premium retail store selling designer inspired handbags, jewelry, and fashion
accessories between 2010 and 2012
- 2009 received “Rookie Of The Year” award for the number of units sold as well as the 2009 “Rising Star” award at the
Atlantic Canada Awards for Prudential Real Estate
- December 2007 received sales award for highest sales volume and customer service rating at The Brick, Halifax, NS
- 2003 received award “Best Decorated Store in the Maritimes” as Head Beauty advisor, Lawtons Drugs Store.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2013 to 2014 Blue Ocean Realty Charlottetown, PE
Real estate agent/stager
2010 to 2012 Becca’s Boutique Lower Sackville, NS
owner
• The owner of a woman’s themed retail business selling designer inspired handbags, jewelry, and fashion
accessories following trends from around the world
• Consistently researched new products to best suit current target market and implemented marketing strategies
to generate new business focusing on social media strategies and web design.
• Maintained constant connection with clientele using customer databases including Microsoft Excel.
• Designed and maintained company’s website and implemented creative illustrations and banners using
Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Managed product inventory, tracked sales volumes, and implemented innovative sales strategies to achieve
goals.
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2010 to 2011 Keller Williams Realty
real estate agent AND HOME STAGER
• Provided clients with In-home staging consultations including a detailed report of specifics that should be
addressed before listing to achieve maximum home value.
• Offered and executed staging services for local Realtors and privately listing home owners this service to
maximize potential net profit.
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2008 to 2010 Prudential Plus Realty
real estate agent and certified interior decorator
• Received the 2009 Rookie Of The Year award for the # of units sold AND the 2009 Rising Star award at the
Atlantic Canada Awards
• Consulted with Buyers and/or Sellers, promoted my services and compared market evaluations
• Constructed Listing contracts and Purchase & Sale Agreements plus strategically negotiated offers
• Conducted viewings, property inspections, and resolved any possible issues with the properties
• Prepared and executed solid advertising and marketing strategies
• Suggest ways for clients to gain the maximum net value in the desired time frame
2007 to 2008 Gallery 1 Furniture
furniture sales associate and certified interior decorator
• Provided In-Home Decor consultations, accommodating a niche for furniture stores, in return maximizing
sales volume in the store
• Specialized in color and material selections, floor plans, paint and surface selection
• Merchandised prominent areas of the store showcasing current trends
2006 to 2007 The Brick
furniture sales associate
• Received the December 2007 Sales award for highest sales volume combined with customer service rating
• Expanded customer base by providing excellent customer service
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2002-2004 Lawton’s Drug Store
HEAD BEAUTY ADVISOR AND GIFTWARE MANAGER
• Ordered and monitored Brands inventory analyzing sales patterns and customer trends.
• Motivated my team to achieve and exceed sales goals and customer service standards
• Merchandised giftware strategically to increase sales volumes.
• Responsible for merchandising front store window to increase sales traffic and sales volumes.
Additional computer Skills:
• Microsoft Power Point, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Microsoft Word
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REFERENCES
References are available upon request.