Cara Connor
Summary
Client-oriented Sales and Marketing Lead with collaborative history working with clients from previously untapped market sectors to add strategic business value and generate leads. Creative channel developer with long-term strategic client retention strategy and product lifecycle innovation. Data-driven marketing strategist with extensive product lifecycle management and statistical modeling experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Marketing Lead
Select Surfaces Chicago
03.2023 - Current
- Implemented marketing strategies to generate leads and increase sales revenue.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to coordinate promotional activities.
- Created and maintained customer databases to facilitate customer segmentation.
- Monitored and reported on sales performance metrics to inform decision making.
Ecommerce Dropship Coordinator
Mac Duggal
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
Assistant Project Manager Intern
Harlem's Fashion Row
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Worked with senior project managers to assist with day-to-day functions.
- Prepared and filed documents and collected data to track performance and efficiency.
- Assisted project managers by tracking, organizing and analyzing project financial information.
- Coordinated internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless execution of projects.
Sales Associate Specialist
Michael Kors
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Bridal Stylist
David's Bridal
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Built genuine relationships with clients through appointments and consistent outreach.
- Increased sales by exceeding weekly sales goals of $2,500+
- Met a weekly 200% productivity goal
- Satisfied all brides by meeting their expectations and offering excellent customer service
Education
Master of Arts - Entrepreneurship For Creatives
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.2019
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Analytical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Relationship Building
- Email Marketing
- Customer Service
- Marketing Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Lead
Select Surfaces Chicago
03.2023 - Current
Ecommerce Dropship Coordinator
Mac Duggal
10.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Project Manager Intern
Harlem's Fashion Row
10.2019 - 10.2020
Sales Associate Specialist
Michael Kors
05.2018 - 03.2020
Bridal Stylist
David's Bridal
06.2016 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Entrepreneurship For Creatives
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Western Michigan University
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