Kam Frantkowski
**********@*****.***
Dallas, TX 75287
Objective
To obtain a career with an organization that values hard work and dedication. And that will allow me to grow both professionally and personally.
Work History and Experience
Juicy Retail Specialist
Saks Fifth Ave.
February 2008 – November 2008
Responsible for sales goals and merchandising Juicy Couture “shop” within Saks Fifth Ave
Inventoried stock room and floor merchandise on a weekly basis
Placed calls and sent correspondence to clients daily to update them on upcoming sales and events
Temporary Administrative Assistant
HealthSpeak
August 2007 - December 2007
Generated reports for clients in need of insurance benefits (up to 1500 employees). These were based upon; demographics, single vs. family, and type of coverage needed
Maintained client profiles
Performed general office duties, such as faxing, answering telephones, responding to emails, and presentations
Co-Manager
The Limited (Limited Brands)
August 2006 – June 2007
Responsible for meeting and exceeding sales plan on a daily basis per segment accountability
Managed and coached 25 + employees in compliance with company standards and goals
Other duties included: Opening and closing store, Cash Management, Recruiting and Hiring, Maintaining Office files, LP (Loss Prevention) numbers, inventory reports, and ordering supplies
In-charge of floor-set preparation and visual standards
Sales Lead
Victoria’s Secret (Limited Brands)
November 2005 – August 2006
Responsible for segment accountability (making sales dollar plan, conversion, and credit goals)
Supervised and coached 40 plus employees
Part of store team that grew sales from a $5.6 million dollar store to a $7 million dollar store
In-charge of floor-set preparation and visual standards in beauty
Sales Consultant
Wella/Sebastian Corporation
May 2004 – April 2005
Responsible for opening five new doors (accounts) in both color and styling products per month (averaged six). These accounts were then called on every week or month, depending on the size of the salon, for overall account management, i.e.; obtaining new orders, scheduling education days, dealing with problems and/or concerns, and helping them grow their business
Developed strong referral business & maintained client relationships in five territories
Promoted from Jr. Sales Consultant to Sales consultant in January of 2005
Kam Frantkowski
Resume Continued
Director of Education
Élan Make-Up Academy & Studios
August 2003 - May 2004
Cold called on a daily business to generate new students and artists for academy
Wrote & delivered press releases and all advertising
Trained in both application of make-up and student teaching
Territorial Sales Representative
G&K Services
October 2001-August 2003
Cold-called on any and all businesses where there was a need for any type of uniform or uniformed look, custom rugs & mats, and/or industrial paper needs.
Part of team that met and exceeded quota for six quarters
Generated sales leads through cold calling, networking, and partnering
Developed strong referral business
Account Manager/Marketing Coordinator
Hencie Consulting Services, Inc.
October 1997 - August 2001
Produced over $2,000,000 in sales in under a year for an Oracle Consulting Firm
Coordinated and negotiated with vendors, partners, and clients for additional sales revenue
Prepared appropriate contracts for all final sales and partner agreements
Developed strong repeat and business relationships
Over two years technical recruiting experience
Identified alternative “news mediums” in which to place company advertisements. Also, critiqued, edited, and came up with advertisements
Professional Assets
Proficient in Microsoft Applications in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
Excellent communication skills
Highly organized
Outgoing in a professional manner
Quick thinker, self-starter, detail oriented, and a team player
Education
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, August 1999