Marie L. Chantel
*** ****** **, ****** ****, FL *2073
Email: ***********@*****.*** Phone: 904-***-****)
QUALIFICATIONS
Data research and entry, office management, typing, filing and other administrative skills, effectively prioritizing and managing time to finish undertaken projects and deadlines
Enthusiastic, creative and loyal team player with strong problem solving and organizational skills
Highly positive and organized - ‘yes I can’ attitude, multi tasking, respected by executive level management and peers
Results-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Oracle based programs
Skilled at developing long-term relationships with clients, generating loyalty above and beyond the business relationship, organizing and executing trade shows and promotional/sales events
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE FLOOR RECEPTIONIST FIDELITY INFORMATION SERVICES, Jacksonville, FL (1/2014-3/2014)
Temporary position at front desk of executive floor. Assisted with meetings, office organization and answered telephones.
CENTER MANAGER SURE COMFORT SUPPLY CENTER, Sterling, VA (4/2011-4/2012)
HVAC Supply Center Manager, in charge of all aspects of distribution center operations, 4 employees
Reporting, budgeting, hiring and training employees, marketing, customer service, advertising, office management, receiving, shipping, invoicing, purchasing and more
REGIONAL MARKETING/ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT GOODMAN DISTRIBUTION, Baltimore, MD (5/2006-4/2011)
Organized and executed sales focused events, trade shows, dealer meetings,
Created spreadsheets, managed multiple programs for dealers, promotions, coordinated travel for customers attending factory sponsored meetings (50-70 people a month), managed calendar, expense reports and travel arrangements
Managed advertising in the HVAC industry magazine, managed promotional email distribution
Researched data for promotions, created promo fliers and advertising pieces, contracted and negotiated with vendors to ensure quality and the success of events and meetings in the region
Maintained rebate, advertising programs and website entries for NE region’s dealers
Created pro forma for 5 new branches (recognized for excellence by the CEO)
Created Sales Manual (first company-wide) for the region’s Territory Sales Managers
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE FREE LANCE PROMOTIONS (1998-2006)
Promotions/sales at Nordstrom, Macy’s and Dillard’s stores (WA & FL state)
Set up and coordinated special events, home shows and hi-end - designer fragrance festivals.
ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE THE TALKING PHONE BOOK, Jacksonville, FL (10/2004-4/2005)
Coordinated with regards to clients request on ad lay-outs and formats.
Prepared product presentations and advertising packages including creating ads for publication
Extensive and continuous research and planning to close accounts.
Provided assistance to advertisers regarding ad schedule, credit clearance etc.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE DANKA OFFICE IMAGING, Redmond, WA (3/2003-5/2004)
Provided high end office solutions/equipment to corporations and small businesses. Consistently identified customer needs.
Rated #1 of 28 nationwide Account Executives in Service Contract Sales.
Increased the number of new clients and consistently exceeded sales goals
EDUCATION and COMMUNITY
BACHELOR of FINE ARTS, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
POLISH AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY Jacksonville, FL Board of Directors (communication) since 1/2013
Attended and completed multiple professional business and sales courses, and took part in motivational seminars as a speaker.
REFFERENCES - UPON REQUEST