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Kendra Kresnak

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

People-oriented individual highly versed in effective communication and interpersonal skills. Expertise in connecting, developing and maintaining long-lasting and thriving relationships. Ambitious personality with a ‘get it, want it' mentality. Takes joy in carrying out work to move the team forward. Skilled in problem solving, leadership, creative thinking and commitment to the work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Running Speciality Brand Partner

Sky Manufacturing
03.2023 - Current
  • Develop and maintain close sales relationships with accounts in the running specialty channel.
  • Attend and lead frequent trade shows to display current & future apparel to accounts.
  • Keep a pulse and connection to the success of products in accounts stores on a regular basis.
  • Collaborate with product development team to improve and design trending apparel.
  • Work jointly with design team to create branding booklets for the apparel. Work with internal sales systems such as B2B platform, Zoey, Shopify, Finale, Microsoft and Excel.

Fulfillment

ACME Marine
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Received and reviewed new sales orders and located requested propellers and promptly initiated processing.
  • Collaborated closely with the sales team in order to optimize workflow efficiency and optimize sales opportunities.

Business, Sales, and Fashion Intern

Gina's Boutique
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and helpful customer service, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Tracked, measured and reported on trends of sales for business operations and goal achievement.
  • Assisted in elevating the brands social media & marketing through modeling, photoshoots & creating content.
  • Assisted in the buying of merchandise at apparel showings.

Sales Educator

Lululemon
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Effectively educated guests on fabrics, features, fit and function of products.
  • Assisted in floor merchandising by analyzing consumer trends and utilizing inventory data to maximize sales.
  • Dove into the fitness community that the company fostered to spread the knowledge of the brand and connect with customers through run groups and community workouts.

Outside Sales Representative

Superior Asphalt
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Consulted with clients regarding their specific needs and prepared detailed estimates based on job specifications.
  • Worked closely with the clients, subcontractors, project managers and the asphalt crews to ensure the job was completed efficiently from start to finish.

Caregiver

Richard DeVos Corporation
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Created engaging learning environments for group of 4 diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining orderly group.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
06-2022

High School Diploma -

Caledonia High School
Caledonia, MI
05-2018

High School Semester -

The Island School
Eleuthera, Bahamas
08.2017

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • High willingness to learn and adaptable
  • Driven and energetic
  • Persistent
  • Managing time, tasks and goals
  • Team player and collaborative
  • Ability to operate and thrive in fast paced environments
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Running Speciality Brand Partner

Sky Manufacturing
03.2023 - Current

Fulfillment

ACME Marine
10.2022 - 02.2023

Business, Sales, and Fashion Intern

Gina's Boutique
05.2022 - 10.2022

Sales Educator

Lululemon
09.2021 - 10.2022

Outside Sales Representative

Superior Asphalt
04.2020 - 08.2021

Caregiver

Richard DeVos Corporation
05.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Calvin University

High School Diploma -

Caledonia High School

High School Semester -

The Island School
Kendra Kresnak