Steven Summers
*** ****** **** * *** S*** Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 715-***-**** E-Mail: **************@*****.***
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Objective
Obtain a position in which I can grow both personally and professionally in the business communications and marketing world.
Experience
Best Buy – Sales Lead September 2010 - Present
Lead various departments in sales, training, merchandising and operational and administrative management
Assist in development and implementation of community marketing initiatives
Coach and train all levels of employees on processes and sales techniques
Communicate with customers to find the right solutions for their needs
SuperValu – Department Specialist July 2014 - Present
Assist all regional stores with floral order support and merchandising needs
Lead in the development of new marketing and merchandising for new and reintroduced floral programs
Manage inventory and continue to grow floral business
Wells Fargo – Outbound Sales Specialist December 2013 – July 2014
Make outbound calls to current customers to assess auto loan and overall financial needs
Maintain communication with customers and other departments throughout loan process
Education
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire – Eau Claire, WI August 2009 – May 2013
Bachelor of Arts – Spanish for Business and Professional Programs – 3.8 Cumulative GPA – Summa Cum Laude
Minor – American Sign Language in Culture and Society
University of Valladolid – Valladolid, Spain January 2011 – May 2011
Certification – Spanish and Iberian Peninsular Studies
Leadership Experience
Residence Hall Association September 2009 – December 2010
Issues & Improvements subcommittee – coordinate bids for improvements to the campus and student life
Multicultural Experience subcommittee – plan on-campus events promoting diversity and cultural awareness
Bridgman Hall Council September 2009 – December 2010
Plan, promote and market campus-wide and hall events
Connect Bridgman Hall with other residence halls and communicate event information around campus
Coordinate and run weekly hall meetings
Skills & Achievements
Dagny Midelfort Book Award for excellence in Spanish for Business major - 2013
DECA International Career Conference qualifier and competitor – 2009
Fluent in Spanish and conversational knowledge of American Sign Language
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