career objective                              

recent college graduate eager to apply practical sales and business development experience along with exceptional communication and relationship building skills toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing sales and profits

profile                                                

ø  offer solid sales experience concurrent with academic pursuits, with expertise in business development, marketing and promotions, and customer service

ø  facilitate client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction

ø  successfully prospect, secure, and retain diverse client base; cultivate long-term relationships that result in an expansive referral network

ø  effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop highly competitive markets; demonstrated ability to succeed despite unstable conditions

ø  strategically develop proposals, presentations, and analysis packages tailored to target audience; work closely with clients to address individual needs

ø  monitor industry trends and developments, including competitive services and marketing activities

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

education                                           

bachelor of science in dietetics, florida state university, tallahassee, fl                                             december 2009

• dean s list (insert spring/fall 2007, spring 2009)
• winner, fsu women s pull-up competition (insert spring/fall insert years)
• member, tae kwon do team (2007 c 2008)
• recipient, veterans of foreign war "voice of democracy" scholarship (2005)

professional experience                

sales representative, radio shack wireless, tallahassee, fl                                                                8/09 c present

• perform aggressive business development functions in a fast-paced, heavy traffic shopping mall environment
• provide knowledgeable, courteous assistance for existing and prospective customers; offer customized product and service recommendations across multiple brand lines
• in addition to routine kiosk-based sales, support main store location as needed
• ranked as top salesperson in the cellular phones category for 11/09 and 12/09; actively participate in weekly sales drives and competitions

 

sales associate, general nutrition company, salem & saugus, ma / tallahassee, fl                              4/04 c 8/09

• applied depth of knowledge regarding health, fitness, and nutrition towards selling supplements, vitamins, minerals, herbs, sports nutrition products, diet and energy products, and health and beauty merchandise
• worked closely with customers to assess individual goals and needs, provide personalized recommendations, and design supplement regimens
• consistently surpassed individual sales goals and contributed to overall store success; frequently ranked as top sales representative
• originally hired as youngest sales associate for gnc; recognized for outstanding sales performance throughout tenure with company

 

~ additional experience ~

intern, dr. barry sears, massachusetts institute of technology, danvers, ma                                          summer 2003

• gained valuable experience and knowledge as the youngest-ever intern for the founder of the zone diet
• created and maintained detailed electronic database to support dr. sears and zone enterprises with scientific research and reference efforts

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a sales capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i recently graduated from florida state university with a bachelor s degree in dietetics.  my professional qualifications include six years of sales and customer service experience with a solid record of exceeding sales quotas.  my dynamic communication skills have consistently proven instrumental in presenting, negotiating, and closing high-revenue sales transactions and i am highly effective at identifying and addressing client-specific needs.  to complement my educational and professional background, i have been a lifelong fitness fanatic, obtaining my black belt in tae kwon do at the age of 11 and becoming a dedicated practitioner of bikram hatha yoga at age 14 in addition to actively engaging in a full spectrum of cardiovascular and strength training programs.  i excel at establishing and achieving short- and long-term goals, both personally and professionally. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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