Jackie Manker
706 East Carpenter
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618)292-1126
Profile
Ambitious and hard-working college graduate
Skilled communicator, persuasive, and highly functional in ambiguous situations
Self-motivated with high energy, initiative, and adaptability
Able to identify problems and form effective and innovative solutions
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, Corel and the Internet
Experience
Bath and Body Works
Customer Sales Leader
Maximized sales potential by coaching and developing associate behaviors on the sales floor
Analyzed daily business and created action plans to ensure implementation of company selling strategies
Managed and maintained a cohesive sales team through effective communication and motivation
DEB Clothing Stores
Retail Consultant and Key Holder; 2003
Assisted customers in making merchandise selections
Ensured associates successfully executed transactions and maintained a balanced register
Addressed customer service and quality control issues
Family Heritage Insurance Company
Insurance Sales Agent; 2001-2002
Responsible for the marketing and sale of cancer insurance policies
Conducted product presentations to prospective customers
Honored as one of the top ten performers in first month of sales
Farmer’s State Bank
Bank Teller; 2000-2001
Effectively operated and balanced cash drawer
Maintained good customer relations
Resolved account problems over the phone and in-person
Accurately entered data into computer system
Education
Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL; 2000-2005
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Spanish, and German with a minor in Theater
Conducted independent studies in Spanish, German, and economics
La Universidad de Alicante
Alicante, Spain; fall 2003
Foreign study abroad
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, IL; 1996-2000
Graduated with straight A’s and national honors
Awards and Accomplishments
Member of Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
President of Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Language Honor Society
Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Literary Society
Member of Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society
Member of Delta Omicron Epsilon Economics Honor Society
Recipient of over 20 foreign language, business, and scholar awards, including the Illinois College Sturtevant Leadership Award, the Walter Bellatti Senior Honor Scholar Award, and the United States Achievement Academy’s National Collegiate Scholarship Award
Active participant in local and college theater, with lead roles in productions such as Annie, Grease, Die Frau mit dem Dolche (performed in German), and El viejo celoso (performed in Spanish)