Buyer, Assistant Buyer
Resume:
ADAM BEDNAREK
Oak Park, IL. ***02
Objective:
To obtain a challenging and rewarding career as a buyer, utilizing my experience, effective communication, teamwork and customer service to establish strong business relationships.
Education
June 2005
St. Louis University,
St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Minor concentration in Philosophy.
Work Experience
March 2006 - Present
Unifirst Corporation
Melrose Park, IL
Sales Consultant
-Manage database of more than 1000 accounts resulting in over 50 new clients and $700K of business per year.
-Selling average maintained at 125% above quota for two quarters.
-Strengthening sales skills have resulted in an increase of over 25% more quarterly closures in territory from previous year.
-Utilize presentations and communication skills to manage current clients, resulting in lowest “lost account” percentage (6%).
-Employ problem solving skills to field account questions and concerns to ensure timely resolution.
-Educate and train accounts on the process and benefits of contracting with Unifirst.
May 2005 - March 2006
ADT Security Services,
St. Louis, MO
Sales Representative
-Employed sales experience and training to increase closing percentage 10% above national average.
-Actively sought out new clients with numerous marketing strategies including in-home presentations, and group seminars.
-Positive client relationships provided 4-6 self generated referrals per month.
-Educated clients on installation, use and maintenance of products to increase customer satisfaction.
-Became one of the leading sales representatives in the area within 6 months of employment.
Sept 2003 – May 2005
DJ’s To-Go
Kirkwood, MO Disc Jockey
-Developed and maintained client relationships with various decision-makers including event planners and school administrators.
-Actively promoted and marketed DJ services for future referrals through email campaigns and flyer distribution at university events.
-Generated 12 new event/business opportunities resulting in +$6,000 in revenue over a one-year period.
Apr 2004 – May 2005
C&S Custom Building
Florissant, MO
Carpenter
-Embraced leadership responsibilities by organizing and executing construction plans in the absence of management.
-Utilized problem solving skills by effectively restructuring plans when faced with unexpected structural obstacles.
-Facilitated effective teamwork among a constantly changing group of co-workers.
Volunteer Experience
2000- 2005
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Lombard, IL
Summer Camp Counselor / Volunteer
-Responsible for educating, monitoring and counseling children with type I diabetes.
2000-2001
Pruit IGO
Saint Louis, MO
Carpenter
-Refurbished dilapidated inner city homes for under-privileged families.
References available upon request
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