Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
I love to travel, try new restaurants and play my trumpet
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Intern

Vernon Burge Jr

Birmingham,MI

Summary

Results-driven Brand Specialist offering 7+ years of success in marketing, team leadership and planning. Drives competitive growth for branded products, with strong knowledge of retail trends, market conditions and customer buying habits. Innovative Specialist experienced in converting sales leads and managing multiple accounts. Highly skilled in forecasting, project management and strategic planning with exceptional communication abilities. Thorough in monitoring trends and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Successful marketing leader with proven accomplishments in driving growth and increasing profits. Articulate and driven leader with high energy and engaging personality. Hardworking team builder motivational in maximizing personnel performance and surpassing business objectives. Experienced in sales planning, marketing strategies and advertising development over a 7+year career. Proficient in growing categories, managing inventory and tracking results to optimize campaigns. Creative, forward-thinking and profit-minded. Detail-oriented employee with extensive knowledge of retail and Coach Brand Specialist marketing. Dynamic individual with proven history of innovative and effective marketing. Committed to accurate and detailed research. Creative Marketing Specialist eager to work with top clients. Bringing deep understanding of multiple products, market conditions and customer preferences. Ready to apply skills and 7+years of experience to new position with long-term potential. Results-oriented Marketing Specialist proficient in developing creative marketing collateral for diverse projects. Establishes clear standards and enforces protocols for consistent, high-quality results. Dynamic and unique with 5+ years of experience in Sales and/or. Expert in retail sales and sales goals and promotions with excellent eye for detail and exceed goals for maximum profit. Known for innovative campaigns and accurate research. Enthusiastic and optimistic, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of retail in general and training in various entities Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any field. Reliable employee seeking a fast pace position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated lively professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level job positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Experienced Sales Professional with over 7+ years of experience in many different field and a reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Specialist

Macys Department Store
Troy, MI
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Planned, implemented and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Conceptualized brand identity and developed unique accompanying graphic style and tone for use in communications.
  • Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.

Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
Troy, MI
11.2014 - 02.2016
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards and receipts to customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Enhanced product presentation and promotional material displays, working alongside retail representatives.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Recommended accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Fulfilled orders and sourced products to meet rigorous customer delivery schedules.
  • Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout line.

Sales Associate

GNC
Richmond , VA
01.2012 - 09.2014
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards and receipts to customers.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories and merchandise care.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Enhanced product presentation and promotional material displays, working alongside retail representatives.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout line.

Assistant Manager

Gold's Gym
Richmond , MI
02.2012 - 01.2013
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Strengthened operational efficiency to remain cost-effective while maintaining quality service.
  • Introduced new products or services, increased marketing activities and improved customer service to drive sales.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Developed organizational structure to outline and direct rules, roles and responsibilities.
  • Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
Richmond, VA
01.2011 - 02.2012
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards and receipts to customers.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories and merchandise care.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Enhanced product presentation and promotional material displays, working alongside retail representatives.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Recommended accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Fulfilled orders and sourced products to meet rigorous customer delivery schedules.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout line.

Education

No Degree - Marketing

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

High School Diploma -

Cass Tech
Detroit, MI
06.2015

Skills

  • Advertising Campaign Assessment
  • Competitive Research
  • Data Visualization
  • Survey Design and Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Consumer Buying Habits
  • Team Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Vendor Relations
  • Brand Promotion

Affiliations

I was in the marching band in high school and college.

I love to travel, try new restaurants and play my trumpet

I get a thrill out of doing spur of the moment things. Im a great people person and I really shine on taken the initiative to do things before being asked.

Timeline

Brand Specialist

Macys Department Store
01.2016 - 01.2017

Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
11.2014 - 02.2016

Assistant Manager

Gold's Gym
02.2012 - 01.2013

Sales Associate

GNC
01.2012 - 09.2014

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
01.2011 - 02.2012

No Degree - Marketing

Norfolk State University

High School Diploma -

Cass Tech
Vernon Burge Jr