Diligent professional with *.* years of experience and a proven

knowledge of brand management, client relations, and client relationship management. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the SBDC Program Assistant role at your company. CAREER OBJECTIVE

BUSINESS OWNER/MARKETING CONSULTANT

Elevating Black Opportunity, Troy, AL / Jun 2021 - Present E XPERIENCE

• Gather and organize information on problems or procedures. Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

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Plan or direct development or communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments or agenda.

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Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.

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Coach client representatives in effective communication with the public or with employees.

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Confer with production or support personnel to produce or coordinate production of advertisements or promotions.

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Confer with other managers to identify trends or key group interests or concerns or to provide advice on business decisions.

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Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase product or service awareness or to promote goodwill.

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Consult with advertising agencies or staff to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media for products, organizations, or individuals.

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Purchase advertising space or time as required to promote client's product or agenda.

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Prepare or deliver speeches to further public relations objectives.

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Plan or conduct market or public opinion research to test products or determine potential for product success, communicating results to client or management.

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Coordinate public responses to environmental management incidents or conflicts.

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Develop marketing campaigns for environmental technologies or services.

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• Develop plans or materials to communicate activities adu7tm@r.postjobfree.com

334-***-****

99 Ellen Dr Troy, AL, 36079

ENTERPRISE HIGH SCHOOL

Enterprise, AL

High School Diploma (Aug 2008)

E DUCATION

Proficient Business Level

Communication Skills

Proficient in Small Business

Ownership Skills

Expert Critical Thinking

Proficient Google Analytics

Self-Management,Willingness to

Learn,Positive Attitude,Teamwork

and Resilience

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

License Federal Contrator

#92ZD7

Business License #118162488

C ERTIFICATIONS

S B J D O C P H R O N G R A G M O A S S S I H S T A A N T undertaken by organizations that are beneficial to the environment, public safety, or other important social issues. Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain environmental responsibility.

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Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.

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Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.

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Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.

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Design, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, or product education sessions for staff or suppliers.

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• Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects. Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.

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Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.

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Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.

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Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services.

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Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.

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Write customer orders and sales contracts according to company guidelines.

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Call on prospective customers to explain company services or to solicit new business.

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Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.

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Review lists of dealers, customers, or station drops and load trucks.

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Arrange merchandise and sales promotion displays or issue sales promotion materials to customers.

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Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.

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Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.

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Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services.

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Locate and contact potential clients to offer advertising services.

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• Process all correspondence and paperwork related to accounts. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new advertising programs, and to protect and increase existing advertising.

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Inform customers of available options for advertisement artwork, and provide samples.

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Deliver advertising or illustration proofs to customers for approval.

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Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, media kits, and sales contracts, using computer.

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Recommend appropriate sizes and formats for advertising, depending on medium being used.

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Draw up contracts for advertising work, and collect payments due.

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Obtain and study information about clients' products, needs, problems, advertising history, and business practices to offer effective sales presentations and appropriate product assistance.

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Consult with company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies to develop promotional plans.

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Identify new advertising markets, and propose products to serve them.

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Determine advertising medium to be used, and prepare sample advertisements within the selected medium for presentation to customers.

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Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars to gather information, promote products, expand network of contacts, and increase knowledge.

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Gather all relevant material for bid processes, and coordinate bidding and contract approval.

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• Write sales outlines for use by staff.

Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.

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• Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications. Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.

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Select the correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers' needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.

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Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information.

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Prepare sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.

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• Demonstrate and explain the operation and use of products.

• Provide customers with ongoing technical support. Inform customers of estimated delivery schedules, service contracts, warranties, or other information pertaining to purchased products.

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Attend sales and trade meetings, and read related publications in order to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, and industry developments.

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Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.

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• Complete expense reports, sales reports, or other paperwork. Initiate sales campaigns and follow marketing plan guidelines in order to meet sales and production expectations.

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Recommend ways for customers to alter product usage in order to improve production.

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• Complete product and development training as required. Provide feedback to product design teams so that products can be tailored to clients' needs.

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• Arrange for installation and testing of products or machinery. Verify that materials lists are accurate and that delivery schedules meet project deadlines.

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• Sell service contracts for products.

Study information about new products so that equipment and supplies can be accurately depicted and proper

recommendations made.

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Compute customer's installation or production costs and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.

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Consult with engineers regarding technical problems with products.

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Stock or distribute resources, such as samples or promotional or educational materials.

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Review existing machinery/equipment placement, and create diagrams to illustrate efficient space utilization, using standard measuring devices and templates.

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Research and convey information to customers about tax benefits or government rebates associated with energy- efficient scientific or technical products, such as solar panels.

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Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.

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Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.

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• Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.

• Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs. Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information.

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Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences.

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Learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information.

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Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.

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• Recommend product or service improvements to employers. Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, or slide shows.

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Contact businesses or civic establishments to arrange to exhibit and sell merchandise.

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Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.

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Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.

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Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.

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• Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to ASSEMBLER/SALES ASSOCIATE

Walmart, Troy, AL / Mar 2015 - Feb 2021

assess progress and discuss needed changes.

Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.

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Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.

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Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.

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Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.

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Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.

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Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.

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Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.

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• Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.

Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.

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Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.

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Provide documentation and information to account for delays, diff

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Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.

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Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions.

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Monitor financial market trends to ensure that plans are effective, and to identify any necessary updates.

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• Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas.

Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications.

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Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.

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Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.

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Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.

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• Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.

• Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.

Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

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• Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.

• Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.

• Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.

Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.

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• Inventory stock and requisition new stock.

• Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales.

• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.

• Help customers try on or fit merchandise.

Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for merchandise.

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Will Pouncey, SBDC Advisor, SBDC

334-***-**** - adu7tm@r.postjobfree.com - Business Advisor Mollie Sims, Registered Nurse, South East Medical Center

334-***-**** - adu7tm@r.postjobfree.com - Former CoWorker Mark Jordan, Senior Vice President /Loan Officer, Troy Bank And Trust

334-***-**** - adu7tm@r.postjobfree.com - Mentor REFERENCES

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