sample resume for PRESIDENT (Marketing)

PRESIDENT (Marketing)

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Ghandi  Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

CAPABILITIES

Advertising/Sales
Product/Market Research
In-House Publications
Marketing/Consumer Products
Mail Order/Catalog Sales
Merchandising
Architectural Design/Residential Construction

OBJECTIVE

To join a firm in need of an individual skilled in advertising, market research, sales and merchandising of consumer-oriented product lines. Will consider flex-time, per diem or project assignments.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

·         Experienced in the management of a catalog business from product research and procurement to ultimate sale.

·         Strong background in catalog development, media selection and advertising design.

·         Expertise in the development and maintenance of complex customer database, inventory control systems, and forms design.

·         Additional experience with educational materials cataloging, preparation of instructional inserts, and corporate communications.

·         Bachelor of Science in Business with concentration in Advertising.

·         Strong sales, marketing, organizational, and communication skills directed towards merchandising consumer-oriented products and public relations publications.

·         Especially skilled in developing sales techniques designed to increase customer loyalty and sales volume.

·         Experience with trade show, auctions, lot bidding, pricing, packaging, and customer service.

·         Capable of working effectively in a number of areas requiring creative, innovative thinking and the ability to deal with people using an individual or team approach.

EXPERIENCE

PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

1989-Present

The Windmere Corp., Camden, NJ
Responsibilities and accomplishments:

·         Successfully started this mail-order business specializing in American Antiques and related collectibles to an international customer base.

·         Manage full range of sales functions from research and procurement of products for resale through selection of and advertising in publications.

·         Set up systems, procedures, and techniques for establishing and maintaining an up-to-date customer base and detailed information as to past purchases and types of collectible wants.

·         Designed forms, implemented inventory control system and developed quality packaging and mailing methods to assure quality customer service. Maintained direct contact with clients via mail or phone communication.

·         Attend auctions and special conferences in Boston, Los Angeles, Houston, Detroit and other metropolitan cities.

·         Hire, train, and supervise the activities of personnel in related merchandising and customer service functions.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

1985-89

Bird, Inc., Convent Station, NJ
Responsibilities and accomplishments:

·         Assisted the Director of Public Relations. Controlled all aspects of a bimonthly, in-house publication distributed to employees and their families.

·         Traveled to various Bird locations to conduct on-site interviews with employees and management, planned and scheduled photo sessions, wrote articles on employees and company events, and coordinated printing and distribution.

Related areas of experience:

·         For two years, was employed by Hayden Education Company. Cataloged and wrote instructional materials for the assembly of educational products for science curricular. Worked closely with the R&D Department during final product development. Assisted Customer Service Manager during major promotional campaigns via direct contact with end-users.

EDUCATION

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Business with Minor in Advertising, 1985

ASSOCIATIONS

American Management Association

INTERESTS

Cycling, fishing, woodwork