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Elijah Taylor
45, Park Street
Los Angeles, CA, 3183
881-8733-872

OBJECTIVE

A highly talented project manager having extensive experience in product management seeking a position with reputable organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent leadership and sales coaching skills.
• Extraordinary customer service skills.
• Outgoing, highly motivated and self sufficient.
• Strong communications and presentation skills.
• Proven financial management experience, including analyzing data, interpreting financial reports, and reading P&L statements
• Extremely strong scheduling skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Package. .

WORK HISTORY

• Increased sales and profits of selected products to targeted levels.
• Provided Marketing Department with sufficient information to develop product packaging, documentation, bulletins, and training material.
• Ensured that all appropriate products are localized in terms of packaging, product specifications, marketing collateral, etc.
• Prepared budgets and break-even analyses for all new development type projects.
• Provided sales training information and classes as they relate to product, competitors, and the marketplace.
• Maintained a safe and clean work environment.

1998 to 2001
Retail Manager at XpresSpa – Boron, CA
Duties included:

• Managed all store operations, including driving sales, scheduling, training, ordering supplies, retail inventory management, opening and closing store, cash register and cash deposits, employee relations, etc.
• Maintained highest level of customer service from all employees.
• Educated and maintained standard XpresSpa spa service and retail sales practices.
• Interviewed new staff and communicating with Human Resources manager regarding all new hire and employment issues.
• Reviewed financial and operating results to determine where the spa stands relative to budgeted sales, expenses and payroll.
• Ensured the execution of promotional and merchandising programs as set by merchandiser.
• Promoted cooperation and teamwork in the spa.
• Identified inefficiencies and developed sound plans for resolution.

1995 to 1998
Product Manager Intern at Innovate Technology Startup – Los Angeles, CA
Duties included:

• Analyzed current product, competitive landscape and customer requirements to identify short-term product enhancements and long-term product roadmap for our product.
• Prepared product specifications and collaborated with Development, Q&A, and Tech-Operations teams through the development and release cycle.
• Analyzed and identified new business and revenue opportunities for our products and the company.
• Helped develop a robust customer loyalty program.
• Worked with marketing team to support our presence on Twitter and Facebook.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Marketing (1995)
Santa Clara University, CA