RITA POLEVOY
**** *********** ***** #***, ********* Heights, Illinois 60004
Phone: 847-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
Objective To secure a part time position as a personal trainer at a fitness facility in order to help clients achieve all their fitness goals and improve quality of life.
Personal Trainer Certifications
• ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer March 2012
• American Heart Association CPR Certified August 2011
Education
Loyola University Chicago July 2011
• Major – Anthropology, GPA: 3.4
Experience
Adar IT, Lincolnwood, IL June 2011 – Present
Adar IT is the only cloud computing company in the Midwest focusing on desktop and server virtualization for small businesses around the globe
Social Media Coordinator June 2011 – Present
• Established extensive social media presence for Adar
• Work with graphic designers to create and recreate custom social media pages
• Receive and reply to feedback from followers on service enhancement
• Articles posted are successfully re-tweeted, shared, or replied to
• Successfully live tweeted conferences
• Actively update Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and G+ with videos, pictures, blogs, and articles
• Manage and write company blog
• Create monthly Adar newsletter via Constant Contact
• Write and research news articles and bios
• Format and distributed newsletter
Accomplishments
• Set up and maintain all social media channels
• Increase Followers, Likers, Pinners, and readers from few to over several hundred
• Create, publish, and distribute technical blog
• Create and maintain monthly newsletter
• Maintain 17% open rate on monthly newsletter
Networking and Lead Generation October 2011 - Present
• Bring in multiple partners and viable leads in order to bring new customers
• Attend networking events to showcase Adar's services and network with attendees to create leads
• Invited to exclusive networking events to speak and represent Adar
• Set up a filtering system to identify people that can garnish leads and become possible customers
• Follow up and contact active referrals and schedule presentation meetings
• Attend conferences, assisted in creating interest and generating leads
Accomplishments
• Increase knowledge of Adar’s services and presence to a variety of professionals
• Bring in business partners and sales leads
iPromo LLC, Northbrook, IL February 2006 - May 2011
iPromo LLC is the largest privately held promotional company that specializes in the printing of custom USB flash drives and other USB products
Blogger/Writer/ Marketing Assistant April 2010 – May 2011
• Published daily blogs using select Search Engine Optimization keywords, and distributed blogs and promotions via social media sites
• Developed product descriptions using select SEO keywords
• Created marketing briefs for new publications and company promotions
• Gathered and analyzed promotional details to measure the success or failure of promotions
• Created and executed a marketing campaign involving post-cards, including writing full content
• Sorted and organized data for technical projects
Accomplishments
• Published over 70 blogs since April 2010
• Wrote over 300 product descriptions for new and existing products
• Used over 200 SEO words
Account Manager February 2006 – July 2008
• Coordinated with international vendors and oversaw supplier relations
• Established open lines of communication to ensure successful completion of all international orders
• Maintained customer updates and order satisfaction
• Disseminated sale order information to maintain marketing relations and broaden the market base
• Expediently and efficiently handled high volume of orders
• Managed business accounts
Accomplishments
• Low rate of returned products due to printing errors, timeliness, or none-functioning pieces
• Successfully trained and managed two employees in all aspects of position
Sales, Customer Support, and Customer Service February 2006 – June 2007
• Established firm relationships with new and returning customers to ensure a constant flow of sales into the company and maintained the accounts
• Researched and implemented innovative sale techniques as well as assisted with promotional ideas
• Consulted with management regarding promotional strategies
• Monitored and processed the over-the-internet sale orders
• Supervised and trained new sales representatives
• Coordinated inventory of mailing supplies, accessories, and customer shipments
• Worked with teams on a variety of projects
Accomplishments
• Successfully maintained the highest number of repeat business
• Recognized as outstanding employee
Computer/Technical Skills
• Type 70 words per minute
• Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks
• Proficient in using social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Bit.ly, Pinterest, G+, and Constant Contact
Foreign Language
• Fluent in Russian and English
Publications
University of Chicago Divinity School – “Religious Suicide In An Investor’s World.” December 2009
Alef:Next – “Do You Have The Touch?” March 2010
References available upon request