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results-driven sales & marketing professional eager to contribute creativity, management, and business development skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing operational and revenue performance.

profile

ø  offer extensive experience in photography, graphic design, marketing, advertising and post-production.

ø  proactively train, develop and direct motivated teams and create a collaborative environment.

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate industry trends and competitor products and use findings toward designing and executing innovative strategies to boost company leveraging.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

ø  facilitate smooth communication between staff and senior personnel and expedite workflow to attain objectives.

ø  willing to travel and seeking to relocate to los angeles.

recent career achievements

ø  received the employee of the year award for 2008 due to exceptional performance and dedication.

ø  designed a new software workflow for customers to use, increasing efficiency and profitability for customers.

ø  actively contributed to department recruiting of 500+ customers over the past year, setting a company record.

ø  boosted store ranking from top 10 in region to among the top 5, due to exceptional leadership and staff direction.

professional experience

sales/ marketing representative - candid color systems, oklahoma city                            2007 - present

  successfully contribute to business development by using proactive prospecting techniques to generate new customers through sales calls, presentations, newsletters, blogs, webinars, and trade shows.

  apply photography expertise and strong communication skills toward acting as first point of contact in responding to customer inquiries, troubleshooting problems and delivering product/service education.

  conduct comprehensive research and analysis of market place and industry trends, including new software, photography techniques, and products; proactively identify possible changes and upgrades to business model.

  photograph events, groups, graduations, sports, and portraits, with strong focus on providing quality products.

  proactively advise and consult with photographers on various sales and marketing techniques.

 

sales representative - cells - u - more us cellular, chickasha, ok                           2007

  contribute dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills in encouraging potential customers to change their cellular service to us cellular. 

  thoroughly evaluate customers present plans and identify more cost-effective solutions for their needs.

  consistently exceeded monthly quotas for new activations, upgrades, and accessory sales. 

  promoted superior service and customer satisfaction by promptly resolving issues and preventing escalation.

 

2nd assistant manager - cato fashions, chickasha, ok                                                      2005 - 2007

  exhibited solid leadership qualities in overseeing, mentoring and motivating staff, playing an instrumental role in the development of top-performing team members.

  steered stocking, merchandising, inventory, displays and customer service, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and prioritizing abilities in achieving goals and timelines.

education

bachelor of fine art in photography - university of science & arts of oklahoma (chickasha, ok), 2007, gpa: 3.89

honors & activities: summa cum laude; national dean's list; who's who among students in american universities and colleges, regents honor roll, alpha lambda delta (freshman honor society), art club historian

technical skills

adobe photoshop cs3, adobe indesign cs3, adobe illustrator cs3, aperture, microsoft word, microsoft excel,

microsoft powerpoint, microsoft front page, corel painter 8, corel draw 10, freehand mx, quark express, mac

os x leopard, pc windows xp. 35mm dslr, experience shooting with camera mounted strobe & studio lights.

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dear _______________________________:

 

i am currently exploring new opportunities, and am interested in joining your team.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as illustrated by my career background, i have extensive experience in sales, marketing, advertising, graphic design, and photography.  from supporting high performance teams and facilitating superior client servicing to streamlining operations and executing proactive creative processes/procedures, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic team member.  i excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results.  to complement my experience, i offer a bachelor of fine art in photography.

 

among my recent accomplishments, i received the employee of the year award for 2008 due to my exceptional performance and dedication.  i also designed a new software workflow for customers to use, increasing efficiency and profitability for customers.  in addition, i actively contributed to department recruiting of 500+ customers over the past year, setting a company record.

 

as a member of your team, i will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  i am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

professional regards,

 

 

 

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