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0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000 • xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

career objective

versatile business professional eager to contribute broad-scope experience toward supporting a dynamic organization in maximizing bottom-line performance.

profile

 

• goal-driven self starter offering over 20 years of solid and progressive business operation experience, including expertise within sales, marketing and customer service capacities.
• experience in persuasive communication; able to express ideas in ways that lead clients to understand sales presentations.
• recognized ability to express complex thoughts in creative and vibrant sales appointments; ensure key points are communicated clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.
• capable of staying focused and maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while exhibiting high quality, diplomatic customer / client services interaction both in person and via telephone.
• recognized statewide reputation of quality and excellence, showcased in galleries, museums, magazines and television.
• fluent in both english and spanish.

 

technical experience

 

microsoft office suite, excel 2007,gantt charts, adobe photoshop

 

professional experience

 

artist/owner mixed media designs                                                                                            1985-present

• sharp business acumen and experience in managing broad scope of operations, from sales/marketing, customer service and hr to procurement, vendor relations and accounting/finance
• successfully steer sales operations of unique high-end designs to generate high volume growth and revenue.
• effectively hire, train and direct studio assistants and actively collaborate in operation functions such as establishing targeted goals, evaluating performance and providing guidance/mentoring.
• consistently evolve designs and ensure delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing clientele base.
• manage broad scope of administrative support activities including bookkeeping, scheduling, sales reports, inventory management and maintaining client list.
• cost-effectively manage purchasing and facilitate productive vendor relationships to achieve competitive pricing and boost bottom-line profitability.
• actively collaborate with clients to ensure accurate communication of ideas and themes when crafting projects for their specific space.
• effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets through return and referral business.
• contribute proactive planning, developing, and implementing of marketing campaigns and art exhibition opportunities to expand utilization of company s products and services.
• efficiently manage large budget for public art project and team of assistants, responsible for all financial documentation and funds allocation.

 

professional education

 

bachelor s of fine arts university of arizona tucson, az