Nicole Saunders

644 Wild Horse Creek Drive, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

(618) 570-9009 nisaund@siue.edu

Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville                                                        Edwardsville, IL

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Marketing                           May 2014

Minor: Mass Communication

Awards: Dean’s List Spring 2012, Spring 2013

Work Experience 

Hussmann                                                                                                                       Bridgeton, MO

Marketing and Product Management Intern                                                             October 2013 – Present

-Conducted data analysis to uncover key issues and help improve business decisions about products.

-Created reports to visually present complex data in a logical and meaningful manner.

-Developed product launch presentations, sales tools, and other marketing materials.

Hussmann                                                                                                                        Bridgeton, MO

IT Project Management Intern                                                                                     August 2013 - October 2013

-Track, document and communicate Oracle training progress and provide follow-up to ensure on-time completion.

-Deliver project-related communications and status updates to project managers.

-Schedule important milestone meetings and Oracle training sessions for business leaders.

-Identify and manage project-related risks, dependencies, and escalations.

Hussmann                                                                                                                        Bridgeton, MO

Aftermarket Intern                                                                                                           May 2013 - Present

-Support category manager with product analysis, performance metrics analysis and visual aid generation for presentations.

-Develop product presentations, sales tools, and training documents.

-Manage technical product documentation in the product lifecycle management (PLM) solution.

-Assist category specialists with various projects. 

Macy’s Department Store                                                                                            Fairview Heights, IL

Commissioned Sales Associate- Women’s Shoes                                                     February 2011 – May 2013

-Delivered high level customer service by utilizing Macy’s MAGIC selling technique.

-Exceeded daily sales goals by demonstrating extensive product knowledge.

Skills

-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Windchill, SPSS, SAP, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Apple OSX and Windows OS.

Activities

SIUE Campus Activities Board                                                                                        

Advertising/Promotions Director                                                                                   Fall 2012 - Present

-Design flyers, brochures, newspaper ads, and other marketing materials for campus events.

-Collaborate on the planning, promotion and execution of campus events.

-Provide campus media outlets with up-to-date and accurate information.

-Encourage media relations within the university and surrounding community.

-Formulate marketing strategies to increase on campus events awareness.

Organization of Minority BusinessStudents                                                            Fall 2011 - Present             

Marketing and Advertising Committees

SIUE Marketing Association                                                                                       Fall 2012 - Present

Advertising Committee                             

Volunteer Experience

Aids Walk Atlanta, Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure, SIUE Freshmen Move In Crew