Aaron Howe Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Marquette, Nebraska, United States

As part of the residency obligations, I worked on improvements to the farm in addition to working on personal art projects. These tasks included: building a staircase; repairing a roof; rebuilding a sliding sunroof; installing flooring; repairing a front porch; repairing a screen door; creating custom metal brackets.My personal art projects included: mix-media paintings on canvas (acrylic and spray paint); painting murals; composing on guitar; photography; ceramics; and creating two mixed-media sculptures (metal and ceramics).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Prepped vegetables, washed dishes, sliced beef and cheese, and delivered orders to customers.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Cooked food to order.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Prepared food for customers, cleaned the lobby, and removed trash.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Restocked inventory overnight.

Chicago

Managed all sales to the gift, specialty, and independent markets in the United States and Canada via nine commission-based field sales rep groups, an in-house special sales team, and an inside trade sales representative. Additionally, acted as a publisher consultant.

Chicago, Il

Oversaw IPG's trade sales to the United States and Canada through four outside commission trade rep groups as well as an inside sales representative. Designed sales campaigns and strategies as well as organized and operated sales conferences. Successfully piloted the transition of IPG's fall sales conference from an in-person to web based conference. Assisted publishers with sales forecasting and product development.

Chicago, Il

Acted as the account executive and sales representative for nearly 600 accounts covering seventeen areas of interest. Opened new accounts by launching sales campaigns, pursuing leads, and by creating sales materials such as sell sheets and specialty catalogs. Served as an IPG liaison for multiple publishers assisting them with new title submissions, events, and title development.• Served as the auctioneer for large remainder stock auctions.• Represented IPG at three consecutive NY Now gift shows. • Exceeded the yearly sales goal set by the company in 2014.

Chicago, Il

Supported an outside sales force by setting up new accounts, reviewing orders, processing samples, and by providing information to book sales reps on stock, shipments, processes, events, and past sales history. Served as a liaison to twelve publishers and assisted with new publications, explaining distributor processes, and following up on sales opportunities. • Coordinated a successful international sales conference during first three months of hire. • Performed quarterly printing and distribution of the Small Press United catalog on schedule.

Chicago, Il

Oversaw all store operations such as merchandising, sales, ordering, events, the receiving and returning of inventory, and customer service. Hired, trained, and motivated personnel to accomplish delegated responsibilities. Created employee schedules and calculated payroll. Designed, built, and managed store logs. Controlled multiple off-site sale locations and was the point of contact in a collaboration with a partner business. • Increased sales by over 17% during the first year of management and continued to increase sales each following year, reversing a yearly decrease in sales by restructuring operational processes and by analyzing sales data to optimize product selection. • Strengthened and expanded the company brand, as well as the company’s relationship with our partner business, Macy’s Inc., by coordinating on book signing events for Chelsea Handler, Buddy Guy, Kendra Wilkinson, and Chris Colfer among others.• Reduced payroll costs by over $25,000 in the first two years of operation by improving team efficiency.

Chicago, Il

Completed all inventory receiving and publisher returns. Planned and constructed store displays. Supervised up to eight employees and assisted customers with purchases.• Designed and constructed a new store layout that prioritized best-selling merchandise, improved store flow, and decreased theft. • Simplified book sections making it easier for customers to navigate and select products.

Chicago, Il

Assisted members with questions on membership, training, and equipment. Greeted members upon arrival and answered telephones, as well as provided security and medical assistance. • Surveyed 500 members to gather data on customer satisfaction and to improve service.• Aided membership sales by touring prospective members and by booking training.

Chicago, Il

Selected and ordered inventory for a fast paced, high volume store located at O’Hare International Airport. Audited the cash sales and deposits nightly. Supervised staff and mentored them on handselling and customer service.• Independently selected and ordered over $1,000,000 of merchandise per year.• Increased sales over 30% by improving title selection, availability, and salesmanship.

Chicago, Il

Shelved stock, helped store upkeep, and assisted customers with purchases and title selections.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), English Language And Literature, General

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