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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Carl Walker, Inc. (Parking Consultants) Frisco, TX (August 2003 to Present)
Business Development Coordinator
Assist Southwest region with business development tasks including team assembly, proposal and interview prep, create fact sheets, update project database, run and update companywide sales reports, track sales projections, follow up on potential projects, create marketing materials and attend local/regional trade shows and career fairs.
Responsible for monthly sales and sales projections reports companywide
Research and brainstorm innovative marketing ideas and discuss with the marketing team during weekly and monthly meetings
Evaluate and identify potential problems and create a solution
Capable of presenting ideas and recommendations that lead others to action
Implemented a streamlined company database which creates an easier way of running accurate reports
85% more accurate sales reports since revisions to company database online platform
Was promoted from Administrative Assistant after eight months of employment.
Rediform, Inc. (Office Products Manufacturer) Coppell, TX (November 2002 to February 2003)
(Acted as the interim Product Manager on a contract basis.)
Product Manager / Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer
Assisted Salesmen with detailed presentation binders for catalog reviews. Created price lists for both North American territories (US and Canada) including list and cost prices.
Assisted Vice President of Sales with trade show planning and coordination. Assisted marketing department in selecting specific advertising mediums for various markets.
Assisted Senior Graphic Designer with producing and managing the design, implementation, and project management of creative development and execution for assigned projects and clients. Supported sales team with artwork and marketing collateral.
Rediform, Inc. (Office Products Manufacturer) Coppell TX (February 2001 to August 2002)
Marketing Assistant / Graphic Designer
Assisted Marketing Director by incorporating market research into strategic improvements that would help create a competitive advantage.
Created layouts for brochures, ads, flyers, trade show graphics, packaging design, catalogs and workbooks.
ROSS Dress for Less / Weiners / JC Penney (Retail Stores) - Houston & Nacogdoches, TX (June 1995 to March 2000)
Retail Associate / Customer Service Representative
Assisted customers with purchases, returns and exchanges.
Styled customers based on their individual needs and/or styles.
Managed P&L (profits & losses) through interaction with customers.
Maintained visual displays, sales floors and fitting rooms.
TECHNICAL / DESIGN / SOFT SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Forecasting Sales Sales Support
Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access Trend Research Graphic Design
FileMaker Pro Self-motivated Analytical
Adobe Creative Suite: Acrobat, Marketing Superior Organizing Abilities
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Sales Report Generator Goal Oriented
Mac / PC proficient Presentation Skills Professional Communicator
Accurate
FASHION / RETAIL EXPERIENCE
WWD (Womens Wear Daily) Subscriber
Fashionistas F2 Member
Willie Johnson A-loft Fashion Show August 5, 2011 (Fitting Assistant / Model Dresser)
Plaza Style 09 October 1, 2009 hosted by The Plaza at Preston Center and F!D Luxe (Model Dresser)
Couture and the Cure benefiting Susan G. Komen September 13, 2009 Dallas Arboretum (Seamstress and Model Dresser)
The Art Institute of Dallas: Open House Fashion Show - August 2009 (Coordinator and Model Dresser)
The Art Institute of Dallas: New York Trip from May 9 - 16, 2009 (Group of students visited Fashion Industry Companies)
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Dallas - Dallas, TX June 2011
Associate of Applied Arts in Fashion Design
GPA 3.9
Merit Award scholarship for academic excellence
Outstanding Graduate Award
Stephen F. Austin University Nacogdoches, TX May 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration Marketing; Minor: Graphic Design
