Manager Store

***** ****** ***** **. **, LA ***** ******.**@*****.*** 225-***-****

P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E

I am an experienced professional seeking a challenging, fast-paced career in customer service where I can continue to grow professionally. I have a strong and diverse background in management, customer service, and sales, and I consistently challenge myself to be the very best in my field. I enjoy working with diverse groups, meeting new people, and developing strong business relationships. I lead by example – I am willing to help my coworkers and believe the best work environment is one where everyone can interact harmoniously, learn from each other, and share ideas. I enjoy problem solving and take a creative approach to organizing processes and meeting company goals, which produces better results in the same or less time. I have won several awards for sales and creativity in marketing and have been recognized by previous employers for my initiative, persistence, and leadership skills. A C H I E V E M E N T S

• Received 36 awards in 2010

Louisiana Press Association contest

• Won 1st place for “Best Advertising

Idea to Increase Sales”

• Won 2nd place for “Best

Advertising in a Special Section”

• Won 2nd place for “Best Online

Advertising to promote a client

• Won 3rd place for Best Self-

Promotion Outside of Print”

• Sales manager when Zachary

Plainsmen won Newspaper of the

Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012

S K I L L S

• Self-Starter

• People-Oriented

• Computer Savvy

• Excellent Communication Skills

• Attentive to Details

• Excellent Time Manager

• Very Organized

• Excellent Salesperson

• Active Listener

E X P E R T I S E

• Networking and Business

Development

• Customer Service

• Training and Staff Development

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Contract Negotiation

• Management

• Sales & Marketing

• Public Relations

• Strategic Planning

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

ADVERTISING MANAGER

LOUISIANA STATE NEWSPAPER; THE ZACHARY PLAINSMAN / ZACHARY, LA / 2005-2014 At this position, I served as the leader of the sales team for the entire newspaper. I frequently brainstormed and initiated sales programs in the Zachary area, and I spent much of my time out in the Zachary community forging key business relationships and creating advertising plans with entrepreneurs to help their businesses grow. LETTER CARRIER

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE / BATON ROUGE, LA / 2000-2005 At this position I was responsible for sorting and delivering letters and parcels. Frequently, this position required that I answer customer questions regarding the postal service and regulations. I was also responsible for detailed records for vehicle maintenance and mail pick-up and delivery.

DEPARTMENT MANAGER

WALMART / ZACHARY, LA / 1998-2000

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

PEPBOYS / BATON ROUGE, LA / 1995-1998

WENDY STAFFORD PATE

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