Executive/Administrative Assistant/ Marketing Assistant/ Event Planner

JENNIFER M. TAYLOR

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Lawrenceville, Ga 30044

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Marketing Assistant/ Event Coordinator/ Public Relations Specialist

Skills

• Public speaking and presenting • Team motivation

• Written communication • Time management

• Managerial and leadership • Strategic sales planning and development

• Event management and promotions • Research and analysis

• Effective networking • Customer relationship management

Summary of Qualifications

• Analyzed community involvement and implemented new public relations efforts, which grossed a 5% increase in monthly sales.

• Coordinated weekly in-store events to maximize team morale and increase revenue by $5,000.

• Designed and executed campaign for Georgia Southern's campus recreation and intramurals to strengthen campus and community presence and involvement in activities.

• Awarded best use of company logo at annual Chairman's Ball in August '07, which drove company awareness and increased store traffic.

• Awarded public relations research award for '06- '07 and nominated in '05- '06.

Relevant Experience

• Enhanced organizational efficiency and operations using technical and interpersonal skills.

• Well-developed communication skills demonstrated through extensive customer service.

• Received four promotions over the last 3 years for outstanding job performance, reliability, multi-tasking skills, efficiency, and ability to quickly resolve problems under pressure.

• Played a key role in streamlining daily business processes and increasing productivity levels.

• Excellent recruiting, interviewing and training skills that develop well-rounded and productive employees.

• Adapted to industry trends in fashion to merchandise and restructure over 40,000 units.

• Allocated floor changes to maximize store traffic and enhance profitability.

Employment History

Charming CHARLIE, Snellville, Ga.

Assistant Store Manager, 2008 - Present

Charming CHARLIE, Houston, Tx./ Atlanta, Ga.

New Store Opener, 2008 - 2009

Charming CHARLIE, The Woodlands, Tx.

Event Coordinator/ Senior Sales Specialist, 2007 - 2008

Abshire Public Relations & Marketing, Savannah, Ga.

Internship, 2006 - 2007

KD Manufacturing, Inc., Suwanee, Ga.

Office & Accounting Manager, 2003 - 2004

Education

B.S., Public Relations, Minor: Fashion Merchandising, 2007

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Ga.

Dean's list three semesters. Peer advisor. Humane Society volunteer.

Course work included: PR Writing, Research, Campaigns, and PR Firms, Journalism, News Reporting and Writing, Photography I, Photojournalism, Textiles, Fashion Fundamentals, Fashion Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Theory, and Health Communication.

Competent using software including: Windows, Word, Excel, Adobe InDesign, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Outlook Web Application, E-mail, and the Internet.

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