profile

 

dynamic team player with a b.a. in communications (magna cum laude with honors) and both academic and professional qualifications to contribute to marketing initiatives and community/public relations ~ concurrent with academic pursuits, have held multiple positions in public-focused, service-oriented industries ~ successfully completed internship focused on marketing, advertising and public/community relations ~ exceptional communication, presentation and relationship building skills; comfortable with broad range of populations in varied settings ~ solid business background in office management, human resources and administrative support ~ proficient in ms office suite, publisher, workforce central, and peoplesoft

 

professional experience

 

office manager, dick s sporting goods february 2008-present

  apply dynamic communication skills toward effectively liaising between corporate and store management in support of operational objectives

  proficiently manage human resource operations ranging from processing new hire paperwork/files and maintaining personnel records to inputting/posting employee schedules and maintaining payroll records

  effectively manage varied administrative functions including budgets, supplies ordering/inventory control and all mailings/shipments

 

assistant manager, american eagle outfitters august 2005-february 2008

sales associate, american eagle outfitters september 2004-august 2005

  in recognition of superior sales and customer service performance, promoted to collaborate with senior management in leading store operations through effective hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of 30 team members

  accountable for store s sales performance and supporting visuals/merchandising, ordering and customer service

 

audience development intern, centerstage theater june 2005-august 2005

  acquired valuable experience in communications and public/community relations by providing quality marketing department, clerical and errand support

  actively collaborated in market research, marketing materials distribution and advertising through strategic partnerships with local businesses; proficiently maintained marketing department databases

  efficiently processed donation requests

 

museum program associate, port discovery children s museum may 2005-june 2005

  optimized guest experience by effectively leading group activities, assisting visitors with creative exhibits and running museum programs

 

education

ba in communications, minor in history, salisbury university

  graduated magna cum laude with honors, gpa - 3.6

  recipient of presidential scholarship, su alumni scholarship, maryland board of regents scholarship

  member, phi eta sigma communications honors society

  presented research project at salisbury university research conference

  member, thomas e. bellavance honors society