Sales Manager

Tara Lahtinen

*** * *** ** *** *** • Milwaukee, WI 53204 906-***-**** • ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in pharmaceutical sales in which my high education, industrious nature, medical knowledge, strong organizational skills, and sales experience to maximize profitability are utilized.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Eagle Outfitters

Sales/Shift Lead Milwaukee, WI November 2011 - present

• Opened store daily, managed sales floor by directing and overseeing all associates

• Captained gift card sales team

• Contributed to meeting and exceeding sales goals, which helped break record sales for Holiday 2011

• Communicated with District Manager and other store managers to enhance client experience and business plan

The Limited

Sales Associate Appleton, WI, Milwaukee, WI October 2009 – November 2011

• Assisted in reaching daily, monthly, and yearly sales goals by promoting products and promotions to customers

• Won multiple credit card opening contests, thereby earning incentive bonuses

Details Planning Company

Client Specialist Appleton, WI February 2011 - June 2011

• Promoted business and gained leads through cold calling

• Built client relationships and secured business through initial consultation

• Planned bridal and corporate events, and supplier appointments

Fox Valley Autism Project

Intern Appleton, WI October 2006 - March 2008

• Provided in-home behavioral therapy for child with autism and Down’s Syndrome

• Taught communication, behavioral, social, and daily life skills to patient

• Wrote a 20-page paper on autism while consulting with doctor to determine treatment plans

Lawrence University Health Center

Assistant Appleton, WI Fall 2008 - Winter 2009

• Filed all patient records

• Took patient’s vital signs and recorded symptoms and information for nurses and doctors

Gladstone Beach

Head Lifeguard Gladstone, MI June 2002 - August 2006

• Organized staff work schedules and rotations, and coordinated all swimming lessons and beach activities

EDUCATIONAL BACKGOUND

Lawrence University

Bachelor of Arts Biology Major, G.P.A. of 3.3

• NCAA Division III Tennis 2005 - 2009

Michigan High School All-State Status 2004 - 2005

Study Abroad Siena, Italy 2008

AFFILIATIONS and ACTIVIES

Delta Gamma Fraternity Lawrence University

Director of Fundraising 2006- 2008

• Organized 8-10 fundraiser events for Service for Sight and collected donations from local businesses

• Volunteered once a week at an assisted living home for four years

Vice President Membership, 2006 - 2009

• Planned recruitment process, organized and held 12-15 planning workshops

• Reached membership goal by obtaining 100 percent of potential new members 2007- 2009

• Greek Woman of the Year 2008 - 2009

Pro Belize Lawrence University

Volunteer, TeaKettle Village, Belize Spring 2007

• Built a soccer field, volley ball court and swings for children in the village

• Collected and donated sporting equipment from the Appleton community for all the children

Appleton Medical Center

Volunteer Appleton, WI

• Screened blood pressure for walk-in patients, advised Emergency Room visits when necessary

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