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Reece Ihenacho

Champaign,IL

Summary

Ambitious, resourceful, and results-driven marketing student seeking a part-time internship or assistant position. Experienced in sales, branding, project management, and building strong client relationships, with a proven ability to exceed goals and adapt to fast-paced, dynamic environments. Demonstrates leadership, initiative, and strong communication skills, eager to contribute to team success and drive impactful results through creative and data-driven strategies.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Representative

Vector Marketing
06.2024 - Current
  • Exceeded sales targets by generating $8,000 in revenue within the first 10 days, demonstrating effective lead generation and relationship-building skills
  • Built and nurtured long-term client relationships, resulting in over 40 customers and 500+ referrals, driving repeat business and high customer retention
  • Invited and accepted into the President's Club for contributing over $10K to the office, finishing the summer with $13.5K+ in sales

Freelance Marketing Assistant

Barrington Boat Company
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Reported directly to the founder/CEO of Barrington Boat Company and its sister company, Marine Retro Rentals
  • Created engaging sales copy and saved 11 hours of work by optimizing content creation and workflows
  • Managed multiple marketing projects concurrently, ensuring all deadlines were met and quality standards were maintained
  • Worked closely with sales and operations teams to refine marketing strategies, aligning efforts with company objectives and goals

Education

Bachelors of Science - Marketing

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Urbana, IL
05.2028

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Branding and Campaign Development
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Leadership
  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication
  • Marketing Content Creation
  • Sales Strategy and Lead Generation

Certification

Assistant Manager Training - Vector Marketing

Activities

  • Train and compete on the University of Illinois Men's Track & Field team on scholarship
  • Founder and manager of Spera, overseeing all aspects including design, sales, marketing, and website management.
  • Volunteer with the Veterans Network Committee, organizing events and supporting veteran causes.

Timeline

Sales Representative

Vector Marketing
06.2024 - Current

Freelance Marketing Assistant

Barrington Boat Company
03.2024 - 05.2024

Assistant Manager Training - Vector Marketing

Bachelors of Science - Marketing

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Reece Ihenacho