Management Sales

Kyle Kennedy

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http://www.linkedin.com/in/kwkennedy

Objective

To further my career and hone my skillsets including management, soft skills, and analytics.

Professional Experience

ETS – Virtual Position; June 2016 to present

Scorer

Using established procedures, grade and score tests such as SAT and ACT.

AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912; January 2014 – May 2015

Graduate Assistant

Provided research and administrative assistance to a professor of marketing. Wrote and proctored exams, developed working relationships with other faculty and management. Co-created a proposal for an undergraduate hospitality management degree including staffing, class descriptions, and accreditation requirements. Implemented an online hybrid system for students to reduce necessary hours of in-class time. Responsible for monitoring student performance and any attempts at circumventing the online program.

Supervisor: Dr. Marsha Loda - 706-***-****, may be contacted.

SMART FOODS 4 SCHOOLS 326 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024; November 2010 – April 2013

General Manager

Responsible for daily office operations including management of personnel, budget planning, vendor and customer relations, monitoring and tracking expenditures, and sourcing for logistics. Also responsible as needed for order processing, accounting, and marketing. Increased productivity in administrative workers by allowing open discussion with all employees concerning their individual needs and accommodating where capable.

Reduced freight costs by 27% and reduced overall delivered product cost by 13% through strengthened relationships with suppliers and freight carriers.

Supervisor: Kelly Melchior – 760-***-****, may be contacted.

BLUE SHIFT APPAREL 256 Riverview Way, Oceanside, CA 92057; January 2010 – January 2012

President

Responsible for management of sales representatives, vendor relations, budget planning, tracking expenditures, and sourcing raw materials. Also responsible as needed for sales, accounting, design approvals, customer relations, and marketing.

Brokered a strong relationship with a top supplier in the Wisconsin Dells resulting in the largest ordering partnership for the company.

Sourced sales representatives nationwide through aggressive recruiting methods and industry knowledge.

Established sales, marketing, vendor relations, and market positioning strategies that resulted in consistent profitability for the length of the venture.

Supervisor: None.

BEEZEETEES 1265 Distribution Way, Vista, CA 92081; June 2007 – December 2009

Senior Manager / Primary Buyer

Responsible for daily office operations including management of personnel, accounting, vendor and sales representative relations, and warehouse management. Also responsible as needed for customer relations, warehouse duties, and artist relations.

Managed accounts totaling in excess of $4,000,000, succeeded in collecting unpaid receivables netting approximately $200,000 while still maintaining customer base.

Negotiated a more affordable and exclusive partnership with primary printing shop, saving considerable expense and man hours spent sourcing.

Brokered a contract for over 100,000 shirts for a growing mixed martial arts fighter’s apparel company.

Supervisor: Peter Rosenberg – last known number no longer in service, may not be contacted.

Education

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION January 2014 – July 2015

Augusta University 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Graduated Cum Laude (GPA 3.51)

Project management, analytics, accounting, and leadership training.

Worked with two non-profit organizations in a consulting capacity to improve various aspects of their policies and procedures.

Student Government Association Representative November 2014 to July 2015. Created the position, acted as liaison between administration, faculty, and students.

Co-Founder of MBA Student Association.

On two separate occasions won the Business Simulation Game, a program designed to allow every decision from pricing to marketing to market presence to be factored against other students. Participated twice in a national competition, placing 5th and 7th.

Originating member of The Graduate School Graduate Student Council. The Council was formed to give greater power to students in decision making. One of only two members to represent 5 of the 9 colleges on campus.

International business experience through a study abroad course in Cuba. Gained knowledge of Cuban infrastructure, capital investment policies, and the hurdles to doing business with the United States.

BACHELORS OF ARTS – COMMUNICATIONS August 2001 - May 2007

Augusta University 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks

Salesforce

Exceptional written, verbal skills

People/personnel management

JMP

Time management, organization

Technical Skills

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