KATHERINE GOODMAN HUGHES
Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone Number: 205-***-****
Email: ad3lzt@r.postjobfree.com
SKILLS
● Highly skilled in computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs, several programming languages (C++, HTML) and several CRM platforms (Salesforce, Zoom Info)
● Extensive experience in managing multi-discipline teams through effective communication in order to achieve project goals
● Excellent customer service skills, including cultivating and maintaining customer relationships, being responsive to customer needs, creative problem solving on customer issues and cold call sales
● Experience in event planning, including the planning and development of events as well as the implementation of the plans WORK HISTORY
Expedited Transport Agency
Freight Broker
April 2021 – April 2023
● Exceeded sales goal in 1st half of 2023 by producing $85,000 total revenue in new customer business
● Developed new customer relationships (lead generation, cold calling, and referrals)
● Negotiated shipping rates with customers and carriers to maximize revenue in LTL & FTL markets
● Booked freight services through carriers, coordinated pickup and drop off appointments and monitored and monitored progress of shipments to ensure timely deliveries
Private Tutor
February 2016 - 2022
● Tutored K-12th grade in all subjects to local children in Birmingham and Over the Mountain areas
● Specialized in High School Math, including Trigonometry, Algebra I & II, Pre-Calculous and Calculous I
● Recently added ACT and SAT prep tutoring and online tutoring to expand my student base Lil’ Bits Design
Owner
December 2010 - 2015
● Ran an Etsy.com store selling personalized and unique stationary and party supplies, including invitations, note cards, thank you notes, cupcake toppers and many other paper products
● Maintained a customer base and consistently look for new customers, ensuring that all the customer’s needs are met
● Markets my products through email campaigns, social media advertising and newspaper advertising Alabama Power Company
Sales Assistant / July 2001 – February 2007
● Selected to be in the Marketing Professional Development program, which allowed participation in all customer service areas of the company
● Prepared the Mobile Division 2002 Marketing Plan which involved conducting market research, identifying marketing trends and introducing new marketing strategies
● Contributed to the Mobile Division sales goal by introducing and providing end-user products to commercial customers EDUCATION
Auburn University: Auburn, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering, May 2001
● Interned with Alabama Power Company Marketing Department
● Member of Alpha Pi Mu
● Treasurer - Chi Omega Sorority
ACTIVITIES
The Charity League
● Vice President Fundraising 2011: Responsible for all fundraising activities completed by League members
● Event Chair, Hear Me Roar 2011: In charge of all planning for the League’s largest fundraiser, raising over $38,000 for the League
● Volunteered at Epic School in the music education department Southminster Presbyterian Church
● Sunday School teacher
● Youth Group leader
● Member of Faith Formation Ministry Unit