Allison Kay Medlin
355 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, AL
Master of Science, Sociology Major; December 2007
Coursework complete; Thesis approval pending
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Major; December 2004
GPA: 3.9 (Summa Cum Laude)
Financed 100% of college expenses
Professional Experience ————————————————————————————————————————
Cosmetic Sales; 7/2001 - Present
Dillard's (Lancôme Counter Manager / Beauty Advisor, Fragrance Beauty Advisor); Auburn, AL/Montgomery, AL
Lancôme USA (Freelance Makeup Artist); Alabama/Georgia
Parisian (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 - 12/2006
Sociology 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