Sales Assistant

Education

Ferris State University via Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac, MI

Relevant Coursework: Federal Income Tax Accounting, Microcomputer Accounting Applications, required finance courses

Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI

20 Credit hours in biochemistry coursework

PhiMu Fraternity

Edwardsburg High School Edwardsburg, MI Awarded accounting scholarship; recognized as ‘student of the year’ of accounting program

Experience

Sales Associate May 2015- August 2016

Unity Boutique

Sale professional, engage customer and style accordingly

Visual merchandise, create window displays reorganize products to suit clients tastes

Run sustainable fashion blog- research and write quality eco-friendly posts, manage site traffic

Promotion Coordinator November 2014-Present

J & L Marketing

Manage sales team during promotional event

Engage with potential new clients, make them feel welcome while gathering research information

Create as many quality leads as possible, connect with customer and smooth transition to sales force

Input client research to module program, present to management after event

Fashion/Social Media Intern Summer-Fall 2015

Violet Bells Bridal

Generate interesting content and write quality blog posts on a weekly basis

Network with industry professionals, engage with merchandisers and new bridal clients

Create successful and creative marketing material then follow up on customer leads

Prepare and attend marketing events in bridal and fashion industry

Signed Model May 2015-Present

Lily’s Talent Agency

Attend castings and photoshoots on time, prepared, and well groomed

Connect and network with industry professionals, engaging via events and social media

Accounting Assistant/Tax Prep Assistant January 2015- May 2015 (Tax Season )

Patricia Tokar Canton CPA, Inc

Record and code client’s estate & business transactions via QuickBooks

Process tax preparation receipts for 2014 tax season

Marketing to area businesses, research potential new clients, follow through with mailings and bookings

Book new client appointments, initial phone appointment, tax pickup client meetings

Account Assistant

The Timbers of Cass County June 2013 – December 2014

Collecting department supervisor’s weekly expense reports and budgeting for month’s end processing

Communicate trends and potential profit loss to administrator

Investigating AP close and comparing general ledger with year-to-date budget for forecasting

Prepare and process payroll for 200 facility employees

Reading and interpreting financial reports

Technical Skills and Other Proficiencies

Freelance Writer and Blog Management - writing samples attached

Began fashion blog titled The Pardon in 2014- shortly after decided to focus on fashion professionally

Passionate about fashion industry- thoroughly conversant with industry news and trends both as habit and hobby

Confident oral and written communication skills

Technologically Savvy- proficient in website and social media engagement

Creatively and Artistically motivated - saving for fashion school

Intrinsically motivated, dedicated to working without constant direction

References Available Upon Request

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