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

linkedin.com/in/blaze

Professional Sales Highly mo ti vated new graduate with 6 months of Co-op experience in sales and business development, results-driven, solu ti on-oriented nego ti ator with advanced communica ti on and strong rela ti onship-building skills

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Demonstrated excellent brand awareness and brand management knowledge throughout enterprise prac ti cum • Strong interna ti onal awareness and globaliza ti on skills proven during study abroad experience (6 months) • Advanced communica ti on skills demonstrated in cross-func ti onal teams consis ti ng of mul ti ple levels of management • Strong market awareness with skills in forecas ti ng to ensure quarterly sales quotas were met • Recognized for cul ti va ti ng most quarterly sales with new member retail store credit card applica ti ons and sales EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, Menomonie, WI Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administra ti on Minor in Sales and Marke ti ng

GPA 3.55

May 2026

*Dean’s List (4- ti me recipient)*

Cer tific a ti ons • Excel (Dec 2022)

• Social-Behavioral Con fli ct Interest Training (Sept 2023)

Data Analy ti cs (Dec 2024)

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

• POS Systems • Public Speaking • Sales Reports

• Inventory Control

• Microso ft Suite • Forecas ti ng • Lean Enterprises

Organiza ti onal Leadership

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• Accoun ti ng

Produc ti on & Opera ti ons Management

• Market Research

E-Commerce

SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE Manufacturing Enterprise Prac tic um Project, Enterprise Resource Planning Prac ti cum, UW-Stout

January 2025 – May 2025

• Worked in team of 4 to develop a product that could be sourced, manufactured, branded, marketed, and sold locally – assumed the role of marke ti ng and sales manager • Performed in-depth market research on local marke ti ng trends and product availability • Designed, prototyped, manufactured and sold product outdoor yard game – Kubb • Evaluated fi nal design, tested prototype and performed local market research to obtain feedback from customers • Developed brand/theme and developed marke ti ng plan to engage campus and local community members • Developed forecas ti ng model for sales, sourced all products for produc ti on, and set produc ti on schedules • Produced 100 items using mass produc ti on methods and standards, ensuring e ffi ciency • Conducted quality checks, to ensure product was produced according to specks, demonstra ti ng a tt en ti on to detail • Marketed product to target market of college students, faculty & st aff and community members through social media marke ti ng campaign, posters, pre-orders, e-commerce, vendor fair and door-to-door sales Sales Compe titi on Team, UW-Stout May 2024 • Competed individually in a regional compe titi on to demonstrate outstanding sales skills using a fi c ti onal company and product • Conducted market research to familiarize myself with company, product and poten ti al client • Cul ti vated plan to demonstrate company mission, brand awareness and product goals • Delivered 20-minute sales mee ti ng to cover ini ti al introduc ti on, rapport building, trust development, and researching new prospect’s needs • Won 2 nd place at Northwood Region meet and represented UW-Stout at 2024 Na ti onal Collegiate Sales Compe titi on Management Intern, Enterprise Holdings, Eau Claire, WI June 2023 – December 2023 • Completed training program and began overseeing all aspects of business at local branch • Generated car sales and corporate lead accounts • Maintained posi ti ve rela ti onships with ongoing accounts – regular sales calls • Contributed to overall branch pro fi ts with consistent inside sales of op ti onal protec ti on plans • Consistently met and exceeded monthly sales goals • Helped develop and train three new employees LEADERSHIP Treasurer (2024-2025), American Marke ti ng Associa ti on, UW-Stout Chapter Spring 2023 – Present NCAA Athlete, UW-Stout Football Fall 2022 – Present ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Bartender, Log Jam, Menomonie, WI January 2023 – May 2024 Team Member, Kwik Trip, Menomonie, WI and Manitowoc, WI (Seasonal) June 2020 – September 2022

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