Leanna E. Van Slooten

*** ******* ** *******, ** 49930

906-***-**** | bt11ur@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI

Bachelor of Science in Business Management Expected May 2011 with Honors

State Finalist Collegiate DECA for Sales Representative and Executive Interview 11’, Dean’s List 09-10’, Dean of Business Scholarship 10’, Enthusiastic Student Award 10’, U.P. Power Company Scholarship 09-11’, Presidential Distinction Scholarship 07-11’, American Association of University Women, Society of Women Engineers, Donald E. Nelson and Margaret L. Nelson Scholarship 09’

COMPETENCIES

Bias for Action Leadership Planning

Personal Development Driven to Succeed High Ethics and Integrity

WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

The Market Well Company Hancock, MI

Managing director/Business Analyst April 2010 - Present

• Acquired clients through direct contact, referrals, and prospecting

• Conducted consultations, created strategic and value-based contract proposals resulting in a 60 % client increase

• Headed the recruitment process including interviewing, hiring, and training new interns

• Organized and lead weekly intern meetings as well as monthly shareholder meetings

• Managed and conducted client projects including reconfiguring and writing business plans, strategic business analysis, and conducted market research and business specific research

• Exceled at conducting presentations to clients for the company specific project and client acquisition

Tropical Escapes Houghton, MI

Sales Associate/Inventory Manager September 2007- August 2010

• Provided financial analysis and settlements to support day to day operations and business decisions

• Utilized Helios point-of-sale system to create and implement company promotions such as direct marketing, creating new sales codes, and to monitor progression of target sales goals

• Involved in all aspects of advertising, marketing, and public relations including radio interviews, brochures, and various printed and email ads

• Facilitated the education and training of sales associates of business standards, expectations, and to acquire certifications for business services

• Spearheaded business remodeling to improve space utilization, increase product diversification, and effectively market products and services

• Ordered, received, and prepared products for sale

Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs Houghton, Michigan

Student Coordinator June 2007 – September 2008

• Accepted increasing responsibility demonstrating flexibility and ability to learn quickly, prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide quality work resulting in two promotions within a five week period

• Arranged office , travel, and lecture rooms schedules for Michigan Tech Youth Program directors

• Assisted in planning, implementing, and maintenance of new computer hardware and software systems in which was utilized to compile and document various statistical data

• Established, lead, and worked with cross-functional teams in which involved coordinating workflow through various departments such as Alumni Relations, Summer Youth Programs, Outreach Coordinators, Engineering Departments, Accounting, SaaS/Information Technology, and Facilities Management

Hometown Animal Hospital Student Vet Tech Intern September 2006- May 2007 Niagara, WI

RELEVANT COURSES, ORGANIZATIONS, VOLUNTEER WORK, & COMPUTER SKILLS

• Strategic Management, Business Development I & II, Human Resource Management, Managing Change in Organizations, Management of Technology and Innovation, Industrial Organization, Sales and Sales Management, Business and Quantitative Problem Solving, Project Management, IS/IT Management

• Co-founder MTU Collegiate DECA, Undergraduate Student Government, Civil Rights Committee Chair, External Affairs Committee, Public Relations, College Republicans

• Copper Country Humane Society; Fostered special needs canines in my home. Administered medicine, trained, and fulfilled special needs requirements. Helped with facility fundraisers, pet transportation, and caretaking at the facility.

• MS Office Suite and Microsoft Office Project 2007

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