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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Howard Precision Metals is an aluminum supply company serving a wide variety of industries including transportation, aerospace and electronics. As an Inside Sales Representative, I:• Provide customer service to our key accounts by completing price inquires, checking inventory, entering quotes and sales orders, and providing product information. • Determine proper gross profit margin with the Inside Sales Manager as needed for customer while keeping in mind HPM goals and objectives• Work with Outside Sales to develop new customers

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Delafield, Wisconsin, United States

Target's mission and purpose is to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. The promise of surprises, fun, ease and inspiration at every turn, no matter when, where or how you shop keeps you coming back in.Job duties of a guest advocate include:• Deliver seamless business results at each point of the front-end including guest service desk, check-out registers and drive-up orders.• Connect with guests at each transaction to elevate shopping experience and provide great customer service• De-escalate negative situations and problem-solve guests' questions to recover the shopping experience while following Target's policies and procedures

Delafield, Wisconsin, United States

As a seasonal sales associate in women's style at Target, I:• Increase sales and improve customer engagement with merchandise layout• Provide outstanding customer service and quickly resolve guests' questions

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Syndicate Marketing Group enables brands to grow rapidly through innovative marketing campaigns. We design, develop, and execute consumer experiences that ensure loyalty and growth. With the expertise and energy of our team, we deliver superior results. This has made us the leader in our field. Work with us to build your market share fast.As a Human Resources Manager, I:• Supported the hiring manager through administrative duties• Recruited for entry-level sales and marketing roles via phone calls and e-mails per guidelines provided by the hiring manager• Recorded information regarding scheduling and potential candidates in the company’s software system (ie. the Microsoft suite, ApplicantStarter, etc.)

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Humera Administrative Staffing provides outstanding temporary employment opportunities for thousands of men and women across the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro-area. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Minnesota, the list of companies we serve is both extensive and diverse, representing a broad range of industries.As an Administrative Assistant for Humera, I:• Submitted work orders into job search websites to encourage prospective job seekers to apply for the job• Updated daily and weekly metrics to track 11 Staffing Supervisors’ metrics compared to their goals• Reviewed time cards and took action on problems to ensure employees were paid accurately and timely

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Bayard is a comprehensive digital media and brand strategy agency. Our focus is to help leaders activate their most powerful assets - your purpose, your stories and your people. We offer client services, technology, business development, creative, social media and motion graphic capabilities.As an Account Coordinator, I:• Collect and analyze client data; Present data to Account Manager and client• Deliver recommendations to client pertaining to monthly budgets, etc.• Represent agency via face-to-face contact, voice and e-mail with client

Hopkins, Minnesota

Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. Together with farmers, customers, governments and communities, we help people thrive by applying our insights and nearly 150 years of experience. We have 142,000 employees in 67 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work.As a communications coordinator for Cargill Animal Nutrition, I was involved in projects relating to multiple aspects of corporate communications including internal, external and media relations, leadership and brand management. My main areas of focus were strategic writing and project management. I also have experience in event planning including Cargill’s first virtual global meeting for an audience of 150 people in 25 countries.

Hopkins, Minnesota

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association fosters a lifelong spirit of belonging and pride by connecting alumni, students, and friends to the University of Minnesota and each other. The Alumni Association advocates for the University and its alumni with a credible, independent, and collaborative voice.As a student communications assistant, I updated and proofread the Alumni Association's website and social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. I also wrote for and researched background information for the University of Minnesota Alumni Association's quarterly publication, Minnesota Magazine. Additionally, I wrote and proofread marketing materials and press releases to strengthen relationships with alumni. Please visit https://erikablock.contently.com/ to view "Educator for Life" article featured in the Alumni Association Summer 2013 magazine.

Minneapolis, Mn

The All-Campus Elections Commission is an autonomous student commission advised by Student Unions & Activities (SUA) and is responsible for the All-Campus Elections, including elections for the Minnesota Student Association (MSA), Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA), and University Senate.The express duty of ACEC is to formulate, disseminate, and interpret the Election Rules and to govern the general conduct of the Elections.I created, monitored and analyzed activity on ACEC's website and social media sites to inform the candidates running for positions and the University of Minnesota community of ACEC's rules and events. Thus, as the social media coordinator, I ensured a fair election process by communicating campus-wide election and voting information to students at the University of Minnesota.

Minnepolis, Mn

As a student accountant for SUA, I balance the vault, prepare cash bags and make deposits to the Bursar for Coffman Union's main retail areas. I have gained extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and acquired accounting skills such as fiscal responsibility.

Minneapolis, Mn

World Savvy prepares the next generation of leaders to learn, work and thrive as responsible global citizens in the 21st century. We support systemic change in K-12 education to provide every student in every classroom with the content knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to be leaders and change-makers in their diverse communities, locally and globally.As a marketing intern, I developed and created new marketing materials to assist with sales and recruitment aimed specifically for national educational conferences. I also conducted research and compiled data on communication strategies including social media in an effort to expand to new market segments. I have experience using Salesforce to gain targeted constituents and to promote World Savvy's mission.

Roma, Italia

The Italian Academy Foundation, Inc. (IAF), established in 1947, is a non-for profit corporation that pursues a unique form of cultural diplomacy, presenting Italian realities to U.S. audiences. The Italian Academy Foundation, Inc. produces concerts, symposia and special events year round throughout the United States and Italy.While in Rome, I wrote and edited articles for The Italian Journal, The Italian Academy Foundation's magazine, about news and events in Italy and NYC. I added additional content to the blog and assisted the editor with website design. Please visit www.italianacademyfoundation.org/ and www.erikablock.contently.com/ to view articles.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Strategic Communications, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Willard Thompson Chapter of PRSSA, Volunteer tutor at People Serving People - a homeless center for children.

Italian Language And Culture