VANESSA MCCULLY

**** *** *** *****

Pittsburgh, PA 15112

ui7w7g@r.postjobfree.com

412-***-****

May 25, 2010

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am a seasoned sales representative and wanted to inquire about your advertisement for the Admissions Representative position that you posted on Craigslist. With recruiting knowledge and over 10 years of overall sales experience, I feel that I would be a strong addition to your team. I have an exceptional ability to build long term ties with both team members and clients. Along with a successful track record in the recruitment of new business and the retention of existing clients, I have a passion for the education industry.

Over the last several months, I have worked towards completing my BA at the University of Pittsburgh, along with completing ten classes at the CCAC. I have volunteered at two establishments for children and maintained full time work in the evenings while completing my education.

I’d like the opportunity to tell you more about my work experience and how my skill set could contribute to the success of this position. I’d be happy to supply strong references at your request.

I look forward to discussing the position with you.

Sincerely,

Vanessa McCully

Vanessa McCully

1006 Pin Oak Court

Pittsburgh, PA 15112

Phone: 412-***-****

Email: ui7w7g@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that would allow me to utilize my management experience, ability to excel in a fast paced environment, and sales and training abilities to promote growth for an organization while being provided the opportunity advancement.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

July 2009-Present Luccia Shea’s

• Ensure that all aspects of the restaurant run smoothly.

• Train and coach new hires.

Regional Account Manager

December 2008-July 2009 CEI

• Initiate new client relationships and identify opportunities to provide I.T consulting services to Fortune 500 companies and medium market business clients

• Partner with recruiting team to evaluate candidates against technology requirements

• Understand and qualify client requirements

• Build relationships and negotiate to initiate new business while ensuring current clients persist

• Work to develop remote relationships with clients in the greater Chicago area.

Account Executive

March 2008-November 2008 FedEx

• Consultant of small business owner/operators to explore shipping methods to increase profit and lower transportation costs.

• Cycle through a list of over 1,000 accounts to ensure existing clients persisted while closing new business.

• Implemented pricing proposals for multi faceted organizations to secure existing as well as new shipping accounts.

Assistant Director of Admissions

October 2006-March 2008 The Art Institute-Online

• Recruit qualified candidates for undergraduate design programs based on a “warm lead” database.

• Develop and maintain rapport with students to ensure their success and persistence throughout the enrollment process and their first week of class.

• Interview perspective candidates to determine admissibility and level of motivation to determine how to follow through with that particular sale.

• Ensure that all appropriate documentation for enrollment and financial aid has been completed and received by the appropriate departments.

• Coordinate with all departments to ensure the student has a successful and smooth transition into their program.

• Exceeded personal and school enrollment goals.

Store Sales Manager

August 2001-October 2006 Charlotte Russe/Rampage

• Reorganized and re-staffed under-performing stores for Charlotte Russe/Rampage increasing profit and decreasing overall employee attrition rates.

• Member of the “Visual Task Force” at Charlotte Russe/Rampage, a global initiative to increase company profitability through marketing, allocations, and brand standards.

• Responsible for ensuring that all company sales goals and compliance standards were being met.

• Allocated internal obligations and trained new supporting staff of up to 4 managers and 30 sales associates at multiple locations.

• Cultivated staff and promoted associates, developing five assistant managers to a store manager position prior to my departure.

• Was responsible for the performance evaluations and on going development of both management and sales associates.

• Administered the planning, coordination and execution of the complete set up of three new store locations.

• Successfully handled all loss prevention, budgetary planning, and operations responsibilities for several locations.

• Was responsible for ensuring that persistence rates and turnover percentages met company expectations.

• Recruited and mentored outside sales/management candidates.

Store Manager

May 1998-August 2001 Leather Limited

• Trained and mentored sales team.

• Maintained all scheduling and operations responsibilities.

• Increased overall store profit and decreased employee turnover.

EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh

-BA in Communication Rhetoric/Minor in Sociology: August 2010

Community College of Allegheny County

-Child Development: August 2010

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