ROBERT GUTHRIE
*********@*****.*** C: 540-***-**** Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Education and Community Engagement
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Graduated in 6/2020
Relevant Courses: Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Enterprise Management, Fundamentals of Business, Managerial Finance, Media Culture and Technology, Software Packages for Business Applications Sigma Phi Epsilon: Informal roles in managing volunteer trips to Riverside Elementary Internship
CW Imports Internship
May-June 2019
Participated in overseas internship in Qingdao, China Communicated with manufacturing plant managers to further my knowledge about the business Worked in the companies China branch assisting in finalizing sales using QuickBooks Traveled to other cities in China to oversee the operations of the manufacturing plants to increase my knowledge on the manufacturing aspect of the business.
Experience
CW Imports Ladysmith, VA
Sales Assistant
09/2015 - Current
Assisted in finalizing sales using QuickBooks
Communicated directly with clients through email to ensure orders were placed efficiently
Responded in a prompt manner to customers with Sales Confirmations Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
Weis Markets Inc. Spotsylvania, VA
Sales Associate
06/2018 - 01/2020
Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals. Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques. Subway Station Newport News, VA
Team Member
12/2017 - 05/2020
Learned to solve problems in customer relations
Applied customer service skills in this environment Executed leadership qualities due customer service experience. Additional Skills
Skilled in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
Problem Solving
Exceptional writing skills
Actively engaged in Customer Relations
Focused and driven
Detail-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communicator
Strong Interpersonal skills