Club Demonstration Services (CDS) Sales Advisor April 2017-Present
Achieved sales goals with varying products twice a week on average by selling at least 2.5 times the previous week's sales through verbal communication, free samples, and a clear call to action.
Utilized strong organizational skills to create appealing point of sale displays and keep up with health and safety guidelines for up to 4 different varieties of product every shift.
Tracked the breaktime of up to 5 coworkers and represented their vendors which allowed products to be continuously sold for 90% of their shifts and increased sales.
Crafted 4 slogans that informed policy, described products, and closed sales which informed Costco members on important topics.
Followed a plannogram on a weekly basis to remove and replace magazines in an exact location which made the product easier to buy for Costco members.
Dry-sold product by speaking to over 50 Costco members about the product's benefits and features, without any samples given, in order to increase brand awareness.
Filled out forms for and succesfully sold product to Costco members who bought 5 sheds with upgrades each totaling over $15,000 each in value within the span of a week.
Received 100% on mystery shopper tests 3 times by following this sales formula.
Translated product information sheets from English to Spanish in real time twice per shift to speak about and sell various products to the Latino community more effectively.
Trained on pharmaceutical products costing over $20 each to increase sales from 0 units the previous week to over 5 through excellent verbal communication skills.
Read product information sheets about items from different vendors every shift to speak effectively and sell to Costco members without additional input from superiors.
Spoke politely to answer questions about product location for up to 4 Costco members after observing the item's location which enhanced the shopping experience.
Multitasked by organizing a clean workspace, selling product, preparing cooked samples, and creating hygenic and purchasable products in less than 5 minutes.
Tailored sales pitches for Costco members to focus on sports, work, or fitness related topics based on the clothing they wore to better relate product needs to end users.
Restricted free samples to adults only for 4 different supplements and 2 high protein products to comply with company policy.
Trained 4 new employees in sales basics, job safety, and corporate procedure which increased their overall efficacy in the workplace.
Washed and organized dishes so coworkers could find and reuse clean items.
Performed audits which assured vendors and Club Demonstration Services that up to 15 employees in a single shift were doing their jobs and selling the correct products.
Wrote LinkedIn article “Sales Ideas from Free Costco Samples” based on job experience which received 107 article views and 2 reposts after posting to various LinkedIn groups.
Sue Adams Inc Marketing Assistant Oct. 2015-Jan. 2018
Implemented Hubstaff program to telecommute and keep track of over 600 work hours resulting in an accurate portrayal of hourly-based work for accounting records.
Researched and taught 2 realtors DotLoop software which organized documents and streamlined the buying, selling and legal process for both clients and employees.
Edited a Google Sheets template for a yearly calendar campaign that shared realtor related contact information to track costs and share them with the organization.
Organized over 500 pieces of marketing collateral that shared real estate related information including housing prices, contact information, and floor plans.
Delivered free calendars in an advertising campaign that shared contact information to over 200 homes of previous buyers which encouraged phone calls and emails.
JamboJon Content Writer Apr. 2015-Oct. 2015
Created blogs, infographics, memes, website content, and social media posts that increased brand awareness for 12 small businesses and a nonprofit.
Implemented SEO techniques to increase website visibility for clients through keyword optimization and meta descriptions through the Yoast WordPress plugin.
Launched layouts for websites using WordPress to help determine how they were going to look with newly formed written content.
Telecommuted to work to complete tasks requested after managing time, prioritizing 13 different clients, and improving upon their online content marketing needs.
Chose photos for and applied Canva image editing software to 6 different images to create memes for a real estate company to convey the client company's purpose.
Designed and populated a Facebook post content calendar for 2 clients that streamlined publishing and wrote a LinkedIn article titled "DIY Content Calendar".
Probed Google search results to determine back pain needs of internet users which led to the creation of a new image for a client's website that answered questions.
Attended weekly meetings to discuss marketing plans and determine the most important tasks to complete that comming week.
Studied 6 different automobile manufacturers to create online maintenance pages for each that included specific keywords and avoided duplicate content to be indexed by Google.
Surfed the internet for facts about South Jordan Utah to be implemented in an infographic and reach out to potential home buyers in the city.
Placed image and Microsoft Word files in respective folders for each client to organize documents and access them easily when the need arose.
Edited URL subdirectories via WordPress to include the article's targeted keyword and increase total traffic from Google search results.
Confirmed, set up and followed through with appointments that lead to weekly lessons about music.
Prepared music that was appropriate to the skill level of 2 students so they could be challenged musically without being overwhelmed.
Taught clearly and effectively musical concepts that prepared students for future challenges in reading sheet music on a weekly basis.
Effectively challenged students to practice their instruments, review concepts, and retain knowledge about the bass and guitar.
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Mash Marketing Intern Aug. 2022-Dec. 2022
Completed a marketing plan 6 weeks ahead of schedule which included a SWOT analysis, marketing objectives, tactics, and strategy after researching relevant topics.
Tracked projects, organized events, and determined success of Facebook groups campaign through the use of Google Sheets and Google Files.
Used Google Sheets and Google Files to organize events, track projects, and determine which Facebook groups accepted the content that the organization posted.
Took advantage of Canva to store assets and created a TikTok video and 4 images that were posted on Facebook and Instagram to associate the app with fun activities.
Designed 2 posters with QR codes that were scanned and/or seen by over 1,000 sports fans who were introduced to the brand and made aware of the company's app.
Organized an event that led to 29 people scanning a QR code to download the company's app or join social media thanks to visual and verbal communication.
Researched 16 companies to determine their funding, pricing strategies, and initial growth which influenced managerial decisions including levels of political involvement.
Purchased flyers, posterboards, and exclusive tabling rights worth over $130 after being trusted with company funds to do so which resulted in additional QR code scans.
Distributed flyers across 7 locations on the University of Utah campus to promote the brand and encourage downloads.
Filmed and edited a TikTok video which recieved over 200 views and 5 likes.
Recieved 19 Likes and Loves by posting marketing messages on Facebook groups after researching relevant locations and interests and tracked metrics in Google Sheets.
Created an Instagram image that recieved 8 likes, 3 comments, and 2 reshares which expressed the value of the company's app to these people.
Discovered 12 influencers on Instagram through search bar and hashtag research to share the company's app with after prioritizing various accounts with Microsoft Excel.
Messaged supervisors to communicate tasks, report on projects, and discuss purchases over distances that crossed 2 different time zones.
Analyzed Google Trends website to create an article about restaurants in Utah with specific keywords that were chosen based on search interest over time.
Responded to Facebook comments to answer a question about the company's app which then recieved a like from that satisfied app user.
Determined success of Facebook groups campaign by adding to a shared Google Sheets document and reviewing Facebook admin approval and overall reactions.
Increased downloads from core demographics who were both offline and online while being the only human representative in the entire state of Utah.
Adheared to a specific style guide provided by the company to stay in line with branding guidelines while posting on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
D.R.A.W. Inc. Marketing & Communications Assistant Sep. 2016-May 2017
Informed website visitors on the need to have art education through blogs, volunteer posts, and website listings in order to increase PR efforts.
Studied a published journal to synthesize information, convince the public on the need for arts education, and drive traffic to the organization's website to support PR efforts.
Detected potential leads through Facebook including the Utah Nonprofits Association which led to increased networking opportunities, venues, and students.
Encouraged use of Facebook video after discovering its branding potential in creating over 5,000 views which then introduced new people to unique art forms and artists.
Scribed the written content for 4 separate internal volunteer positions on Volunteer Match that received over 500 views and led to a new volunteer.
The Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Ordinance Worker May 2014-February 2017
Verbally communicated 2 ordinances to ensure accuracy and understanding to over 900 patrons a week who in turn acted as proxies for those who died.
Memorized 1 ordinance in Spanish to perform to 4 patrons on a weekly basis so they could perform the sacred ordinance in a language they understood.
Presented in front of audiences of up to 48 people every 2nd and 3rd week so that patrons performing work for the dead could see clearly and repeat specific actions.
Adjusted typical procedures in order to accommodate those who had disabilities, thus giving all the opportunity to perform given ordinances while still feeling peace and tranquility.
Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award Dec. 2011
Lead a project to provide hygiene kits to those in need using over 100 total man hours.
Studied and worked to earn 21 merit badges in the process.
Top 0.2% high scorer in Xbox One "Rocksmith 2014" minigame as a bass guitarist.
Lifted the heaviest instrument, euphonium, in the University of Utah marching band and memorized sheet music and routinesde4 to perform fluidly with a team of 215 members.
Strummed ukulele at funeral to play over the rainbow in front of a crowd and made them happier.
Utilized Ableton Live to record multi-part harmonies with keyboards, drum pads, guitars, and/or microphones to create pleasing melodies
Motorized SportsVarious Times
Able to stand upright on kneeboard pulled at over 10 miles per hour.
Rode ATVs and Snowmobiles across various trails, especially at the mountainous East Canyon Resort.