Alexandra Schneider

• Though it might appear I have a resume concealing a glaring gap in professional jobs, in all reality there could be no better sales preparation than that of an entertainer who is equipped with 13 years of experience with a bevy of translatable skills.
• Worked to build relationships with customers and further built potential for additional sales in the form of authentically engaging, which inspires loyalty, and commitment from the clientele.
• Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively—active listening, empathy, and building trust informs the emotional cornerstone of any interaction.
• Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment—there will always be another customer reason, there is no reason not to find the best match possible, even if it is not myself.
• Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience. Conversation comes quite easily to me and there is almost always a way to find the proper topic to keep everyone entertained without defaulting to small talk.
• Negotiated contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and client.
• Implemented effective sales strategies to maximize revenue generation.
• Coached new hires on sales techniques, contributing to their development as successful team members.
• Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
• Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
• Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
• Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
• Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
• Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
• Enhanced product knowledge by attending training sessions and staying current with industry trends.

Though a now resolved medical necessity, premature departure during my thesis year in the Sociology and Gender Studies departments came to pass due to health. However, the inclination toward such studies never waned and found purchase in the more practical application. My thesis, though only partially completed, led to my future expertise in entertainment—once restricted to the world of academia, now riddled with anecdotal knowledge. Such a cross section of experiences provided me the honor of being asked to address the topic, teaching the major donors of an unnamed, infamous women’s health organization about various topics regarding these stigmatized communities.