June 1996 - April 1999 DRM Davenport IA

Sales Manager / Representative

Held both agent and managerial roles in the sales department. Responsible for

student recruitment in addition to managing and staffing team. Promoted

company sales targets and implemented inside sales contests and programs.

Other skills: Fluent in German

Interests: hiking

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IV. Complete the Business letter (1-10) with the missing words from the box (a-j):

a)on my way; b)to be punctual; c)Communications Assistant; d)public relations firm; e)on time; f)to apologize for; g)lack of professionalism; h)to leave for meetings; i)check local traffic reports; j) look forward to

Dear Mr. Thomas,

I would like (1) ____ missing my interview on Wednesday, June 10 at 8:00 AM. A freeway accident stopped traffic completely for thirty minutes 2) _____to the office, but that is no excuse. I should have left my home even earlier to ensure I would arrive 3) ______.

As a (4) _____, I understand that Extreme Public Relations Company values professionalism, which includes timeliness. Whether in a staff meeting or a client consultation, I understand that you would expect your employees (5) _______.

I am currently taking steps to ensure that I am not late for a meeting again. I plan (6) _______ even earlier than I already do to ensure I am on time regardless of delays. I will also always (7) _______before planning my driving route.

I demonstrated a (8) _____ on Wednesday. However, I would like to request another opportunity to interview with you for the position of (9) ______ at Extreme Public Relations Company. I know that, despite my embarrassing error on Wednesday, I am an ideal candidate for the position, due to my extensive experience and my ability to achieve quantitative results for my clients.

I will call you later this week to see if we can schedule a time to meet again. Again, I am very sorry for my actions. I (10) _______ meeting you and demonstrating to you why I am a strong candidate for the position.

Best,

Danial Craft
555-555-5555
[email protected]

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V. Put the words in the telephone conversation in the correct order:

Michael	: department, Hello, you've the marketing reached .help I can How? _________________________________________________________
Phillip:	speak, to, please, Yes ,can,Roger Pitt, I? _________________________________________________________
Michael	: сalling, please, Who’s? _________________________________________________________
Phillip:	here, Phillip Pen, It’s _________________________________________________________
Michael	: Certainly. hold on, Please, and, put through, I’ll, you. ________________________________________________________
Phillip:	Thank you.

VI. Match the professions (1-10) to their definitions (a-j):

1. accountant

2. receptionist

3. land property valuer and auctioneer

4. shareholder

5. human resources manager

6. financial advisor

7. market research interviewer

8. sales manager

9. image consultant

10. investor

a. a person who greets and deals with clients and visitors to an office ;

b. a person whose job is to give professional advice to individuals and businesses that buy, sell and rent land and property. They also organize and market auction sales.

c. an owner of shares in a company.

d. a person responsible for the department of a business or organization that deals with the hiring, administration, and training of staff;

e. a person whose job is to help their clients choose the financial products and services that best meet their current and future needs. They could advise clients on the right investments, savings, pensions, mortgages or insurance products.

f. a person whose job is to collect information, using prepared questionnaires. They interview people in the street, in their homes, and over the phone.

g. a person whose job is to organize, coach and lead a team of sales representatives to work towards agreed sales targets;

h. a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit

i. a person whose job is to help customers choose the right beauty products. They would also help customers make the most of their appearance.

j. a professional person whose job is to keep and check the financial records of organization, or to advise clients on tax and other financial matters.

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VII. Match the beginnings (1-10) to their endings (a-j) to make sentences:

1. Ubix computers is a	a. from 2% to 5% during the past 18 months
2.The company was	b. the development of a line of laptop computers to export to the Chinese Market
3. Shareholders own	e. publicly traded corporation
4. Ubix is located in Denver, Colorado with manufacturing	d. more than 80% of the company
5. The total cash flow during 2000 was	e. launched in 1999 with an IPO raising $70 million
6. While other computer manufactures are losing market share, we are	f. increasing our market share at over 100% annually
7. Future plans include	g. plants in Taiwan and Indonesia
8. CEO, Robin Lancaster, was optimistic in	h. to meet their specific requirements, while pricing these computers at mass market prices
9. Ubix Computers market share in the US domestic market has grown	i.$365 million.
10. Ubix offers consumers computers that are made	j.his vision of the future.