Resume
Samek Tekie
15880 NW 16th CT, Pembroke Pines, FL,33028 |------------ | ------------
OBJECTIVE: To obtain marketing experience that will help me further my professional aspirations.
Education
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY/CLASS OF 2020
• Bachelors degree in Communications; Minor: Digital Marketing
• Photographer for FAU’s Urban Male Initiative
• Event Coordinator of FAU’s African Student Association
Experience
SALES ASSOCIATE | FINISH LINE | 2014-2017
• Provided customer service to ~175 customers a day and increased sales by ~25% each month
• Assisted with inventory management and cash management for ~$300K portfolio of footwear
• Onboarded new hires and taught best customer service methods to increase store revenue
WARDROBE CONSULTANT | THE MENS WEARHOUSE | 2017- PRESENT
• Promoted the “Men’s Wearhouse Experience” by providing customer service to fashion clientele
• Conducts daily visual merchandising that has driven sales by ~20% on a quarterly basis
• Increased Yelp rating of store by 2 stars within first 3 months through premium client relationship management
Skills
RETAIL & SALES
• Customer centered approached: I’ve consistently put my clients and customers first and have utilized self-awareness to best understand their needs and priorities in order to bring them happiness and drive revenue
• Relationship management: Developed communication rhythms with clients across the footwear and men’s fashion industries in alignment with company priorities
SOFT SKILLS
• Communication: I’m a people person who understands effective communication with both team members and end clients is the key to success.
• Flexibility: I’m quick to adjust to shifting timelines when priorities change. This skill has helped me simultaneously manage photography engagements, event coordination, and retail demands
Samek Tekie
15880 NW 16th CT, Pembroke Pines, FL,33028 |------------ | ------------
OBJECTIVE: To obtain marketing experience that will help me further my professional aspirations.
Education
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY/CLASS OF 2020
• Bachelors degree in Communications; Minor: Digital Marketing
• Photographer for FAU’s Urban Male Initiative
• Event Coordinator of FAU’s African Student Association
Experience
SALES ASSOCIATE | FINISH LINE | 2014-2017
• Provided customer service to ~175 customers a day and increased sales by ~25% each month
• Assisted with inventory management and cash management for ~$300K portfolio of footwear
• Onboarded new hires and taught best customer service methods to increase store revenue
WARDROBE CONSULTANT | THE MENS WEARHOUSE | 2017- PRESENT
• Promoted the “Men’s Wearhouse Experience” by providing customer service to fashion clientele
• Conducts daily visual merchandising that has driven sales by ~20% on a quarterly basis
• Increased Yelp rating of store by 2 stars within first 3 months through premium client relationship management
Skills
RETAIL & SALES
• Customer centered approached: I’ve consistently put my clients and customers first and have utilized self-awareness to best understand their needs and priorities in order to bring them happiness and drive revenue
• Relationship management: Developed communication rhythms with clients across the footwear and men’s fashion industries in alignment with company priorities
SOFT SKILLS
• Communication: I’m a people person who understands effective communication with both team members and end clients is the key to success.
• Flexibility: I’m quick to adjust to shifting timelines when priorities change. This skill has helped me simultaneously manage photography engagements, event coordination, and retail demands