Sales

BRITTANY M. PERSONNE

*** ******* ******** * • Newport News, Virginia 23606

*********@*****.*** • 757-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly adept, focused and energetic Sales Associate with the requisite education and acumen to excel in a sales role.

Professionalism: Worked in a serious, thoughtful, and sustained manner to master the specialized knowledge needed to succeed. Made a personal commitment to develop and improve skills, and acquired the degrees and certifications that serve as a foundation of knowledge. Never compromise values, and will do the right thing, even when it means taking a harder road. Held accountable for thoughts, words, and actions.

Communication / Presentation: History of interacting professionally with peers and clients at all levels. Provide expert leadership and direction to team members and cross-functional departments. Comfortable delivering presentations on complex business and sales strategies to diverse audiences.

Marketing and Social Media: Frequent use of multiple social media applications to network and connect with many people. Built strong relationships with a large following through Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Used social media to successfully promote and sell cosmetics.

Emotional Intelligence: Strong ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself and of others. Able to navigate the social complexities of the workplace, and lead and motivate others. Always consider the emotions and needs of others, and never let a bad day impact interactions with colleagues or clients.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Newport News, VA Teacher (2018 to Present)

Worked on a team to develop lesson plans and curriculum for an underprivileged group of students. Developed close family relationships, organized student data and progress assessments, conducted both whole group and small group instruction tailored to student needs. Integrated technology on a daily basis, and attended many professional development meetings to stay competitive and knowledgeable. HOSPICE COMMUNITY CARE Newport News, VA

Hospice Volunteer (2018 to Present)

Trained in hospice volunteer services. Assigned patients to visit a few times a month. Provide patients with companionship, crafts, music and any other activity to comfort and engage them during their last few months of life. Tracked patient’s well-being and behaviors to help inform medical staff and family. ALMOND AND HACK REALTY Yorktown, VA

Realtor (2017 to 2018)

Developed a very large network to serve in the home buying and selling market. Developed strong personal relationships with clients to earn their trust and referral. Walked clients through the home buying and selling process. Negotiated deals to ensure my client ended up on top. Placed many first time buyers in their dream home. Handled all communication, paperwork and scheduling. YOUNIQUE COSMETICS

Presenter/Sales Associate (2016 to 2017)

Used various forms of social media to market and sell cosmetic products to a large customer base. Created videos, demonstrations and advertisements to promote the company and brand. Coordinated and hosted many virtual and live parties and events to build customer relations. Quickly promoted within the first month of sales. Recruited and mentored a team of 10 presenters. Sold over $2,000 in cosmetics within the first month of sales.

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Newport News, VA Teacher (2012 to 2017)

Followed structured curriculum lesson plans and pacing guides. Organized and analyzed student data and assessments. Utilized assessment based instruction to conduct individualized reading groups. Integrated technology daily. Organized all student data, curriculum materials, teaching tools, professional development documents and parent contact files. Communicated with co-workers and families daily. Worked on a team to develop weekly plans, analyze student data, and design remediation as needed. DENBIGH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Newport News, VA Teacher, First Step (2009 to 2012)

Planned differentiated and theme related lesson plans. Utilized assessment based instruction and reading groups. Integrated technology daily. Organized all student data and parent conference information. Brought all students in class to early phonetic stage with 12 stage-two readers. Worked on a team to develop plans and analyze student data.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Arts in Teaching, August 2009

CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY – Newport News, VA GPA: 3.9/4.0 Virginia Teaching Certificate Elementary Education Endorsement Bachelor of Science, Merchandising Management, May 2007 VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY – Blacksburg, VA GPA: 3.7/4.0 HONORS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND EXPERIENCES

Completed a classroom management book study and staff development presentation (2013)

Attended strategic readers and math meetings to expand my professional knowledge (2012)

Worked on the First Step Theories Committee to design curriculum (2010)

Mentored a student teacher in my classroom (2010)

Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) member (2008 – Present)

Math tutoring at McIntosh Elementary School (2008)

Tutored first and fourth graders in reading at Sanford Elementary School (2008)

Awarded Teaching Assistantship at Virginia Tech (2007-2008)

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Dean’s List Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior years (2003-2007)

Ranked 1st in Merchandising Management Program at Virginia Tech

Member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority

Ronald McDonald House volunteer (2003-2004)

Tutored students at Grafton Bethel Elementary School (2002-2003)

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Additional experience includes various teaching positions

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