Heather Householder

HEATHER HOUSEHOLDER
3404 Meador Rd. | Jonesboro, AR 72401 | 870-277-8867 |
heather.householder@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE

A challenging position in a nonprofit organization in order to gain experience in the field.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Emphasis in Business, Communications, and Sociology
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR

August, 2014

Related coursework includes: Marketing, Advertising and Promotion,

Supply Chain Management, Accounting I & II, Business Statistics, Public Relations
and Operations Management.
PRACTICUM

EXPERIENCE

Wilson Advising Center, Arkansas State University

Summer, 2015

Worked new student registrations advising students

and helping with changes of major.
Observed the inner workings of the Wilson Advising
Center office at every level, from the administrative
assistant to the director.
Helped answer the phones and greet walk-ins
regarding holds, withdrawals, advising, etc.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

skills
l-oriented

ExcellentMore
communication
than 5 years of experience in sales
& marketing
Organization
Works well independently or as a team
Detai member

Quic
k and willing learner
Awar
d-winning salesperson
Creat
ive
Skillf
ul problem-solver

PROFESSIONAL

Dependable

Experience in

research
Adapts
quickly to change

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Coordinator
American Red Cross

2015

Helps individuals who have been victims of house fires by connecting them with a caseworker.
General office duties such as answering phones, ordering supplies, and reaching out to potential sponsors and donors.
Assists in fundraising projects such as annual Bucket Brigade, Every Red Cent Campaign, and other various campaigns.
Academic Tutor
Mentored

2015

Tutors students in grades 7-12 in various subjects such as Algebra, Biology, English, History, and Physics.
Conducts online chat interviews via a chat site. Makes decisions regarding whether candidates move to next level
of
Interviewing.
Retail Sales Merchandiser
Advantage Sales & Marketing

2009-2014

Ensures client's merchandise is fully stocked, correctly tagged and signed, properly faced, featured appropriate

and compliant regarding corporate planograms.

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Works closely with store managers to ensure above and address any other issues that may arise.

Maintains and submits neat and accurate reports in a timely manner, including transmission of daily activity.

Presents a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude to all customers and clients, developing a good rapport with

customer personnel.

Analyzes accounts with goal of increasing sales through in-store promotion, marketing, and/or advertising.

Successfully achieves and exceeds sales goals.

Has received yearly awards based on sales goals and work ethic.

Retail Merchandising Specialist

Mosaic Sales & Marketing

2009

Conducted multiple weekly store visits according to the store-specific coverage model.

Maximized visual presentation by stocking, facing, and pricing products.

Created product awareness and added value placement opportunities in-store.

Scanned, reported, and managed stock levels by (DVD) title to generate order information.

Nursery Teacher
First United Methodist Church

2008 to 2009

Greets parents and children in a manner to calm both.

Completes paperwork for each individual child.

Keeps a count of children for each service and makes sure each child gets to correct class.

Implementor
Abilities Unlimited

2007 to 2008

Supervised the quantity and quality of work performed by disabled employees.

routines.

Provided instruction, monitoring, prompting and scheduling of daily activities and

Worked individually with a disabled individual on day-to-day life skills: maintained

required reporting procedures, records and data according to the Individual Habilitation Plan.

Provided problem-solving, support, companionship, guidance and assistance in

activities of daily living.
Cashier
Tobacco Superstores

Completed basic money exchanges with customers.

2000 to 2004

Kept my work area clean, while stocking merchandise, helping customers, and
answering the phone.

Completed daily paperwork including counting overall daily sales and returns.

Dealt with a diverse customer population.

Community Service/Memberships

Works with children to help out parents during church outings.

Works within my neighborhood to deter crime and keep the area clean.

National Association of Professional Women member

References

Heather Householder

Jennifer Fleming
Clinton Public Schools
Business Instructor
501-253-0793
jennifermfleming@gmail.com
Vicky Goodwin
Wesley on the Ridge
Service Coordinator
870-761-7243
vlgwin@hotmail.com
Jami West
Jamis Workshop
Owner
870-882-0023
jamilwest@gmail.com