Zoe Barkman
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Ambassador
Monster Energy
Lenexa, KS
06.2025 - Current
- Represent Monster Energy at high-traffic events, festivals, retail locations, and promotional activations.
- Educated consumers on products, driving product trials and enhancing brand loyalty.
- Capture social media content and support promotional campaigns to maximize event reach.
- Collaborated with event coordinators and sales representatives to implement local and national marketing initiatives.
- Cultivated relationships with retail partners to enhance product visibility and merchandising.
Sales Associate
REI Co-op
Overland Park, KS
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided personalized customer service to assist customers in selecting outdoor gear, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Designed and implemented visually appealing merchandise displays that elevated customer engagement and drove sales.
- Greeted co-op members and assessed outdoor gear needs
- Recommended apparel, footwear, and equipment using product knowledge
- Processed sales transactions through point-of-sale systems
Senior Sales Associate / Key Holder
REI Co-op
Wichita, KS
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Led and mentored team of 17 employees, enhancing daily store operations and employee engagement.
- Managed scheduling, inventory, cash handling, and customer service to ensure seamless store operations.
- Trained new employees while maintaining high customer satisfaction and team performance.
- Trained new employees, resulting in consistent high customer satisfaction and improved team dynamics.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS 08.2023 - 10.2026
Cosmetology -
Paul Mitchell The School
Wichita, KS 08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science; Associate of Arts -
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Brand Ambassadorship
- Event Marketing
- Consumer Engagement
- Social Media Content Creation
- Digital Marketing
- Sales
- Customer Service
- CRM Systems
- Relationship Building
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Communication
- Brand activation
- Visual merchandising
- Retail marketing
- Sales strategy
- Analytics reporting
Additional Experience
- Amazon Associate Amazon, Wichita, KS (Jan 2022Oct 2022)
- Maintained inventory accuracy through cycle counts and quality control.
- Picked and packed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Patient Liaison Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Chanute, KS (Feb 2021Jan 2022)
- Coordinated patient scheduling and served as a primary point of contact.
- Communicated with patients and medical staff to ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
- Maintained professionalism while handling confidential patient information.
- Sales Associate Consignment, Chanute, KS (Feb 2015Mar 2021)
- Delivered outstanding customer service while exceeding sales goals through product recommendations and upselling.
Timeline
Marketing Ambassador
Monster Energy
06.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
REI Co-op
01.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
Wichita State University
08.2023 - 10.2026
Senior Sales Associate / Key Holder
REI Co-op
10.2022 - 01.2025
Cosmetology -
Paul Mitchell The School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science; Associate of Arts -
Neosho County Community College
08.2019 - 05.2021