Career Success Guide

Job Search Documents - Sample Resumes

SAMPLE ADVANCED COMBINATION RESUME Recommended Users: Those with project, co-op/internship, or industry experience A format to group relevant professional experience and skills. Focused on marketing to a specific position or field.

Blaze Devil 1235 Columbus St., Sauk Prairie, WI Ph. (123)222-3333

student001@my.uwstout.edu

Professional Sales Highly motivated new graduate with 6 months of Co-op experience in sales and business development, results-driven, solution-oriented negotiator with advanced communication and strong relationship-building skills

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Demonstrated excellent brand awareness and brand management knowledge throughout enterprise practicum • Strong international awareness and globalization skills proven during study abroad experience (6 months) • Advanced communication skills demonstrated in cross-functional teams consisting of multiple levels of management • Strong market awareness with skills in forecasting to ensure quarterly sales quotas were met • Recognized for cultivating most quarterly sales with new member retail store credit card applications and sales EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, Menomonie, WI Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Minor in Sales and Marketing

GPA 3.55

May 2023

*Dean’s List (4-time recipient)*

Certifications • Excel (Dec 2020)

• Social-Behavioral Conflict Interest Training (Sept 2021)

Data Analytics (Dec 2022)

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

• POS Systems • Public Speaking • Sales Reports

• Inventory Control

• Microsoft Suite • Forecasting • Lean Enterprises

Organizational Leadership

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• Accounting

Production & Operations Management

• Market Research

E-Commerce

SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE Manufacturing Enterprise Practicum Project, Enterprise Resource Planning Practicum, UW-Stout

January 2023 – May 2023

• Worked in team of 4 to develop a product that could be sourced, manufactured, branded, marketed, and sold locally – assumed the role of marketing and sales manager • Performed in-depth market research on local marketing trends and product availability • Designed, prototyped, manufactured and sold product outdoor yard game – Kubb • Evaluated final design, tested prototype and performed local market research to obtain feedback from customers • Developed brand/theme and developed marketing plan to meet engage campus and local community members • Developed forecasting model for sales, sourced all products for production, and set production schedules • Produced 100 items using mass production methods and standards • Conducted quality checks, to ensure product was produced according to specks • Marketed product to target market of college students, faculty & staff and community members through social media marketing campaign, posters, pre-orders, e-commerce, vendor fair and door-to-door sales Sales Competition Team, UW-Stout May 2022 • Competed individually in a regional competition to demonstrate outstanding sales skills using a fictional company and product • Conducted market research to familiarize myself with company, product and potential client • Cultivated plan to demonstrate company mission, brand awareness and product goals • Delivered 20-minute sales meeting to cover initial introduction, rapport building, trust development, and researching new prospect’s needs • Won 2 nd place at Northwood Region meet and represented UW-Stout at 2022 National Colligate Sales Competition Management Intern, Enterprise Holdings, Eau Claire, WI June 2022 – December 2022 • Completed training program and began overseeing all aspects of business at local branch • Generated car sales and corporate lead accounts • Maintained positive relationships with ongoing accounts – regular sales calls • Contributed to overall branch profits with consistent inside sales of optional protection plans • Consistently met and exceeded monthly sales goals • Helped develop and train three new employees LEADERSHIP Treasurer (2022-2023), American Marketing Association, UW-Stout Chapter Spring 2020 – Present NCAA Athlete, UW-Stout Football Fall 2019 – Present ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Bartender, Log Jam, Menomonie, WI January 2016 – May 2018 Team Member, Kwik Trip, Menomonie, WI and Manitowoc, WI (Seasonal) June 2015 – September 2017

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