MARGEN V. GADD
**** ****** **** **********, ******* 36111
f3fdew@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2004
Bachelor of Arts Major: Organizational & Corporate Communications
EXPERIENCE
Landis Sexton LLC, Montgomery, AL 2012
Legal Assistant
Susan G. James and Associates, Montgomery, AL 2010
Legal Assistant
Katz Media, Dallas, TX 2010
Sales Assistant
Assisted each Account Executive with daily support representing the national sales needs of medium and
smaller-market stations.
Dallas Business Journal, Dallas, TX 2008
Office Manager – Temporary Contract
Made conference and meeting arrangements and reservations for publisher, and all employees
Prepared reports for the publisher and assisted the events coordinator on all special projects regarding DBJ events
Generated new business subscriptions
DFW Luxury Property, Dallas, TX 2008
Real Estate Coordinator
Supported Director of Sales on all daily real estate tasks including MLS listing and property management
Acquired knowledge of real estate principles through active involvement with licensed professionals
Created Marketing materials including flyers, property signs and additional information
Received a Texas Real Estate Salespersons License
Room Service Home, Dallas, TX 2007
Merchandise Coordinator
Maintained excellent rapport with national and vendors so merchandise was available at competitive prices
Corresponded with vendors concerning creating new products, merchandise orders, and cancellations
Assisted in marketing ideas for layout of catalog and other selling ideas
Verified and evaluated received merchandise ensuring accurate orders are received and inventory reports
Manuel Exclusive, Frisco, TX 2006
Production Coordinator
Directed and photographed all incoming production garment samples
Daily communication with US and international vendors and suppliers to place needed purchase orders
Created production time line guides for company wide use ensuring accurate daily updates to Frisco and NYC offices
Coordinated daily with sales, design, and production teams to confirm company wide communication is up to date
Assisted Sales and Design divisions with exclusive fashion show at Fashion Week Bryant Park tent show in New York
Paradigm Trends, Manhattan,NY 2004- 2006
Specialty Stores Manager
Managed all specialty store accounts through daily communication between client order placement and shipping department
Developed new, more productive communication systems for the shipping department for greater merchandise quality
Ensured completion of weekly Electronic Data Interchange orders for client Marshall Fields
Solely and successfully managed all tasks regarding representation and securing new accounts at:
AmericasMart -Atlanta, New York International Gift Fair -New York
Marketing and Operations Assistant
Assisted Marketing Coordinator in marketing, creating and solicitation of sales materials and product development
Produced daily tracking reports for in house, large retail and specialty store orders with international vendors
Researched daily trends, competitors and projections in home textiles, including preparation of overview reports
Supported Director of Hospitality and Specialty Stores manager in all task concerning representation and securing
new accounts at: International Hotel/Motel Show -New York, International Hospitality Show -Las Vegas,
AmericasMart -Atlanta, New York International Gift Fair -New York
CERTIFICATIONS Texas Real Estate Salespersons License
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification, Generalist EC-4 (Highly Qualified by passing content test)
SKILLS Proficient in Social Media Marketing tools, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, COSI, MOM, ACT, Paint Shop Pro 8, photoshop, Mac; Apature
INVOLVEMENT Junior League of Dallas, member
American Cancer Society, Starlight Gala 07, 08, 2011: Core Committee Fundraising