Maura's Resume

Maura Edgar

Savannah, GA

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OBJECTIVE To obtain a sales/marketing position.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Four years professional experience in sales, sales management and customer service. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and “self starter” attitude have enhanced my academic and professional career.

EDUCATION VIRGINIA TECH, Blacksburg, VA. May, 2003. GPA 3.84

Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Human Resources.

Creativity and Idea Development Award, 2000.

National Deans List Member.

Virginia Tech Track and Field Program, 2000.

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY, London. Summer, 2000.

Fashion Show Director selected from entire college class.

Celine by Michael Kors. Summer, 2001. New York, NY.

Intern, Public Relations Department. Reported directly to public relations manager at this fashion design house. Monitored the flow of garments sent to media outlets. Reconstructed system of identifying and tracking garment items resulting in time-saving benefits. Organized and updated press book and communicated with departments.

ESPS. Summer, 2000. Fort Washington, PA.

Summer Intern to CEO. Reported directly to CEO of this major producer of electronic publishing products. Organized and set up meetings/appointments with managers of major accounts.

EMPLOYMENT

Cellular Sales Verizon, Savannah, GA 9/05-present

Sales Representative/Independent Contractor. Produced weekly sales, commission, and turnover reports for company owners. Initiated sales contacts through present client referrals. Consistently met or exceeded sales goals. Took exact inventory twice daily to prevent incurring loss. Trained new sales contractors for initial two week period.

Avrett Free & Ginsberg, New York, NY. 3/05-9/05

Print Production Assistant/Art Buyer. Coordinate and traffic print production process by working with clients from initial campaign ideas to final execution of advertisement production. Art buying end of position entails setting up showings with photographer representatives and creating partnerships with those who best fit the needs of the client. Direct all print model castings and work with art director and client to choose most appropriate candidate.

Castlewood Apparel, New York, NY. 6/04-3/05.

Sales and Design Assistant. Assist designers in merchandising and design production. Extensive email and telephone sales contacts with buyers and fabric manufacturer. Created catalogs and brochures and used digital tools to edit photos of garments.

Adreienne Vittadini, Hilton Head, SC. 9/03-6/04.

Assistant Manager. Member of management team that successfully opened new retail outlet for designer label fashion company. Consistently achieved highest monthly sales. Led sales team in creating largest pool of personal clients/ return business. Responsible for training new sales associates. Produced monthly reports for senior home office personnel.

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