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Kayla Hughes

Paterson,NJ

Summary

Results-driven Marketing professional with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Experienced in sales, administrative support, and customer service, leveraging social media for targeted prospect research and improving sales conversions. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving, ready to contribute to a marketing management role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales And New Product Development Coordinator

Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery
Clifton, New Jersey
02.2025 - 02.2026
  • Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to align product launches with sales strategies.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional materials for new products.
  • Prepared proposals and delivered presentations with sales team to secure client engagement.
  • Maintained project management tools to track progress and updates efficiently.

Sales Administrative Assistant

HD Industrial Services
Fort Lee, NJ
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Leverage social media platforms and online tools for prospect research; enhancing effectiveness of cold calls. Facilitate

communication between clients and vendors to ensure seamless operations.

• Achieved daily target of 25 cold calls, identifying promising leads that fostered potential business opportunities.

• Increased product/service uptake by executing persuasive sales pitches based on prepared scripts.

• Contributed to business growth by engaging with potential clients at trade show; facilitating potential business opportunities.

• Created and managed organization's LinkedIn presence to enhance brand visibility and engagement

Stock Associate

Home Goods
Wayne, NJ
11.2021 - 02.2022

Organized stock areas through accurate product placement, enhancing inventory management.

Facilitated safe transport of materials, supporting operational efficiency.

• Nurtured and fortified reliable relations with customers by providing top-notch service and satisfaction; promptly

addressing concerns and locating items.

Sales Associate

H&M
Paramus, New Jersey
06.2021 - 08.2021

• Provided exceptional customer service by answering inquiries about products and services, assisting in locating

merchandise, and highlighting key items.

Built strong relationships with customers to improve their shopping experience.

Maintained store visual appeal by organizing racks and shelves, engaging customers, and promoting merchandise to enhance shopping experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Kean University
Union, NJ
12.2022

Skills

  • Product development and strategy
  • Market research and data analysis
  • Project management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Administrative support
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Sales strategy
  • Social media management

Timeline

Sales And New Product Development Coordinator

Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery
02.2025 - 02.2026

Sales Administrative Assistant

HD Industrial Services
01.2023 - 05.2024

Stock Associate

Home Goods
11.2021 - 02.2022

Sales Associate

H&M
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Kean University
Kayla Hughes