yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                         0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

                                                                                                                                              (xxx-xxx-xxxx

                                                                                                                                             abc@xyz.com

objective

results-driven individual eager to contribute broad scope of experience in marketing, advertising, promotion, customer service and analytical skill sets in a challenging retail management assignment.

career profile

ø  masters and bachelors degrees.

ø  over eight years of successful experience with national leaders in retail and education.

ø  extensive marketing, business development and promotional background.

ø  proven project manager and coordinator.

ø  originate and launch individual/group marketing programs with focus on revenue expansion.

ø  deliver well-received event production.

ø  drive achievement of ambitious revenue objectives in highly competitive market places.

ø  establish and facilitate high dollar client relationships including account management.

ø  adept at presentations to key decision makers.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing responsibility.

ø  consistently meet/exceed challenging business development objectives.

ø  proven accomplishments in building market share and recognition.

ø  notable facilitator and communicator.

ø  comprehensive understanding of assessing business requirements and implementing solutions.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications including ms office suite, adobe illustrator and adobe pagemaker.

ø  outstanding record of awards and commendations for exceptional performance.

professional experience

target, wichita, ks                                                                                                                  2007 - present

executive team leader

       recruited to utilize outstanding leadership and management skills built in previous assignments.

       oversee unit merchandising operations.

       direct staff of 28 managers and over 400 associates.

       effectively maintain pn&l to achieve highest rates of productivity.

       tasked to recruit and select personnel for district manager training.

       spearhead all phase changes and merchandise movements.

       effectively resolve any/all district customer issues.

       originate and administer employee work schedule and task prioritization.

       have led unit to national awards for customer service, sales and personnel retention.

 

 

university of arkansas, fayetteville, ar                                                                                        2006 - 2007

facility coordinator/aquatics director

       retained to serve in highly responsible management role overseeing hper facility.

       directed nine building supervisors and over 300 student employees.

       provided strategic planning, budgeting and report origination for university management.

       initiated and launched highly successful marketing and promotional programs.

       authored $350,000+ natatorium budget.

       achieved compliance with stringent health, safety and regulatory requirements.

 

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wichita state university, wichita, ks                                                                                            2003 - 2006

campus recreation/sports clubs coordinator (2005-2006)

       promoted to oversee comprehensive intramural and sports clubs programs.

       managed and scheduled over 30 sports officials.

       orchestrated budget, facility, payroll and facility risk management plan.

       launched innovative promotional programs to increase participation.

 

 

facility coordinator (2005-2006)

       advanced to direct four building managers and 30 student staff.

       directed daily/nightly facility operations.

 

 

intramural sport officials supervisor (2003-2005)

       recruited to coordinate officiating assignments, manage intramural sports, provide training instruction and originate accident/incident reports.

 

 

wesley medical center, wichita, ks                                                                                               2002 -2006

admissions director

       tasked to oversee 75 employees providing patient interviewing, insurance, benefit certification and authorizations.

       assumed responsibility for cash management.

       facilitated new hire job training.

       scheduled all employees on daily basis.

 

 

toys r us, hurst, tx                                                                                                                   2000 - 2002

assistant manager

       hired to provide leadership and management for high volume unit.

       directed daily operations.

       ensured delivery of outstanding customer service.

       trained and developed new hires.

 

 

education

university of arkansas, fayetteville, ar

m.ed., sports administration, 2007

 

wichita state university, wichita, ks

bachelor of arts, sports administration, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                         0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

                                                                                                                                              (xxx-xxx-xxxx

                                                                                                                                             abc@xyz.com

 

cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a retail management capacity, with focus on the hospitality industry, and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include both masters and bachelors degrees and over eight years of successful experience, including both target and toys r us.  to complement this, i possess demonstrated expertise in merchandising, marketing plan development/implementation, promotion, advertising, staff supervision/training and customer relations, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined 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 firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

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