JAMES ARTHUR EASTOP
Denver, CO *****
*****.******@*****.***
LEADERSHIP: MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, SALES
PR, BRAND DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS
Date: 02/13/15
Dear Hiring Manager,
Driving strategic planning, operations, staff supervision, sales, marketing, and customer service for top sporting goods retailer, Sports Authority, has been the hallmark of my 11-plus-year career. At this juncture, I am seeking an opportunity to leverage my considerable skills, expertise, and training to transition into a corporate environment in a Media Relations, PR, Marketing, or Communications role.
Throughout my career, I’ve enjoyed ample opportunities to sharpen and refine my leadership, strategic thinking, relationship-building, communication, marketing, project management, public speaking, and presentation skills. I’m confident my talents will contribute greatly to the continued success of your organization.
A few select highlights of my career achievements include:
Being tapped by management to oversee construction, staff, operate, and select merchandise for a temporary store for the Rock & Roll Marathon Health Expo at Denver Convention Center in 2013 and 2014.
Being selected by the Director of Marketing to host Sports Authority “Field Day Event” at Denver Broncos Mile High Stadium for 25,000 attendees; announcing the upcoming events, and introduced the celebrities and NFL coaches.
Serving as Sports Authority’s marketing representative during the NFL play-off season; interviewing with several TV news outlets to promote the store’s play-offs and Super Bowl related promotional efforts.
Appearing on several local news stations to promote the Sports Authority’s mass hiring event.
Managing all store operations of $5.5M location: P&L, strategic planning, hiring, budget administration, payroll allocation, staff scheduling, business forecasting, inventory control, sales, purchasing, and customer service.
For a more detailed illustration of my skills and experience, please see the enclosed resume and feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience so we may further discuss how my abilities align with your current needs.
Thank you for considering my candidacy.
Sincerely,
James Arthur Eastop
Enclosure: resume