Allison Kay Medlin355 Wagon Park Montgomery, AL 36117 (334) 220-0332 allison_medlin@yahoo.com
Summary of Qualifications——————————————————————————————————————
More than 10 years of professional experience in customer service-related positions, including 5 years of direct sales experience in a highly competitive corporate retail environment.
Over a year of experience in store management with training expertise.
Skilled in cultivating excellent relationships with both clientele and colleagues.
Highly enthusiastic, motivated, goal-oriented, and persuasive.
Strong communication, presentation, organization, and time management skills as well as ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Education ——————————————————————————————————————————————
Auburn University, Auburn, ALMaster of Science, Sociology Major; December 2007Coursework complete; Thesis approval pendingGPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Major; December 2004GPA: 3.9 (Summa Cum Laude)Financed 100% of college expenses
Professional Experience ————————————————————————————————————————
Cosmetic Sales; 7/2001 - PresentDillard's (Lancôme Counter Manager / Beauty Advisor, Fragrance Beauty Advisor); Auburn, AL/Montgomery, ALLancôme USA (Freelance Makeup Artist); Alabama/GeorgiaParisian (Estee Lauder Beauty Advisor); Montgomery, AL
Manage 3 or more sales associates, including their orientation and development to insure increased brand awareness, productivity, and sales.
Resolve staff and personnel issues.
Supervise customer service.
Meet and exceed personal and counter sales goals as set forth by Corporate Managements.
Manage in-stock levels and overall counter presentation.
Build and expand clientele by establishing and maintaining precise client records.
Plan and host in-store events through outsourcing.
Graduate Teaching Assistant; 8/2005 - 12/2006Sociology Department; Auburn University, AL
Enhanced the quality of undergraduate education by providing students with more personalized teaching attention, opportunities for academic discussion, and clarification of information related to their courses.
Prepared for and led class discussion sections and lectures.
Generated, proctored, and graded examinations and written assignments.
Computer Skills ————————————————————————————————————————————
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and email applications.
Working knowledge of SPSS and Outlook.
Professional/Academic Memberships ——————————————————————————————————
National Dean's List
Alpha Kappa Delta (International Sociology Honor Society), 2005 - Present
Mid-South Sociological Association, 2005 - Present
Tau Sigma (Academic Honor Society for Transfer Students), 2003 - Present
Phi Theta Kappa (International Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges), 2002 - Present