2016 Career Guide - Official (2)

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
General Information and Strategies
Management is a broad business degree that can lead to many career
opportunities. Students should clearly define their career goals and seek related
experiences to reach those goals.
Gaining experience through part-time and summer jobs or internships is critical.
Many desirable skills can be developed through participation in and leadership of
student organizations.
Learn to work well on a team and effectively with a wide variety of people.
Strong communication skills, including public speaking, are important to achieving
success in this field.
Join related professional organizations and pursue certifications in your respective
area of interest.
Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find an
experienced mentor.
Consider earning an MBA after gaining work experience to reach the highest levels
of business management.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Julie Henderson
123 West 57th Street
555-555-5555
Anytown, MO 10010
jth12a@acu.edu
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EDUCATION
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management June 2009
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Marquette Equipment Finance
Midcity, MO
Relationship Manager September 2008 - May 2009
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Blinds To Go
Eatontown, MO
Assistant Manager/Sales Representative
June 2008 - Present
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EXPERIENCE
Operations
• Assisted new location manager with day-to-day store operations including inside and outside sales,
reporting, inventory management, and sales associate training.
• Implemented a new process for maintaining commercial credit accounts and collection follow-up
procedures resulting in an increase in one-time payment of 25%.
• Coordinated in-store hiring process; facilitated interview process through efficient scheduling and
pre-interview preparation.
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Retail
• Identified and qualified prospective customers through various methods including in-store, referrals and
personal contacts.
• Presented the benefits of company products and services to prospective customers; increased in-home sales
20% quarter over quarter.
• Worked with Assistant and District Managers for continued learning and development through meetings,
joint presentations, teleconferences and webinars.
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Accounting
• Created new work flow processes to better track cash management and cash receipts.
• Prepared preliminary financial reports for home office audit procedures.
• Assisted company accountants with preparation of payroll and quarterly tax filings.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Social Networking: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Advanced knowledge of HTML and CSS programming
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and German
Accomplished ASL (American Sign Language) speaker
INDUSTRY TARGETS
Management
Human Resource Management
Recruiting/Staffing
Compensation
Benefits
Training
Safety
Employee Relations
Industrial Relations
Organizational Development
Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment Law
Consulting
Operations Mgmt.
Operations Research Analysis:
o Business strategy
o Facilities layout
o Inventory control
o Personnel scheduling
Production Management:
o Line supervision
o Manufacturing
management
o Production planning
o Quality assurance
Materials Management:
o Purchasing/buying
o Traffic management
o Inventory management
Sales
Industrial Sales
Consumer Product Sales
Financial Services Sales
Services Sales
Advertising Sales
E-commerce
Customer Service
Sales Management:
o District, Regional, and
Higher
Insurance
Claims
Underwriting
Risk Management
Sales
Loss Control
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