Amanda Uekert●2058 Milford NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504●(616)808-7154●
Objective: To provide valuable writing and critical thinking skills to an experienced team in the
Marketing and Advertising field.
Professional: November 2007-present Bath And Body Works Walker, Michigan
Experience Sales Associate
§ Met customer’s needs effectively through demos and personal testimony
§ Maintained cash register and handled cash responsibly
§ Trained new associates
Seasonal Sales Leader
§ Ran sales segments and helped customers in order to better conversion totals
§ Handled money and paperwork when closing the store
§ Managed other associates by playing to their strengths to convert customers
§ Maintained visual standards to keep the store in top shape
May 2007-August 2007 FTC&H Cascade, Michigan
Marketing Intern
§ Created and updated project histories and resumes in company database
§ Edited proposals and press releases to market the company and its clients
§ Organized data for easy access by employees and upper management
§ Handled confidential information
March 2006-April 2007 Meijer Standale, Michigan
Specialty Clerk
§ Showed great customer service on a daily basis
§ Organized and accomplished tasks in an orderly fashion
§ Built leadership to help and teach others
Key Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Powerpoint
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Publisher, and Outlook
Basic knowledge of website design software
Education: Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in English
§ Minor: Professional Writing
§ GPA: 3.4
§ Expected Graduation: April 2009
Awards Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society member.
Received: Dean’s List for three semesters (Winter 2006, Fall 2007, Winter 2007)
Ken Foulkersma Community Service Award
References:
Susan Borgeson
1515 Arboretum Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3716
Gary DeMaagd
3365 Boone SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 538-0238
Jack Hazewinkel
2 Michigan Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-3655
Amy McKlellan
1515 Arboretum Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3717
Brian Vilmont
3060 Three Mile NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-1304
Jo Miller
231 Lake Huron Hall
1 Campus Dr.
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 331-3552
Charles Lowe