CANDY SHARP

4811 FORD STREET APT. 6 SOUTH BEND, IN, 46619 (619) 581-4205 (C) PROFESSIONAL.CANDY.SHARP@GMAIL.COM

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where my education, skills, attention to detail, and outcome-driven innovation will allow me to grow with a company

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Leadership Excellent Communicator Innovative Microsoft Office Type 71 WPM Positive Attitude World-Class Customer Service Natural Relationship Builder Adobe Photoshop Switchboard Internet Research Writing Skills Organized Creative Problem Solver Multitask Time Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant Luminescens Technologies, Inc. Chicago, IL/Los Angeles, CA 2009-Present Interact with global companies and exposed to sensitive information necessitating considerable use of discretion Benchmark techniques from dynamic books: The Mesh, One Simple Idea, etc. to contribute ideas and concepts to exceed existing business objectives and to create new business opportunities with venture capitalists and state officials Research and analyze global companies and their products to assist in maintaining a competitive edge Family Case Manager State of Indiana Jeffersonville, IN 2008-2009 Carried a caseload of over 50 families, with numerous monthly court appearances and written reports Wrote comprehensive referrals to agencies that provided life, coping and parenting skills training Formulated clients short and long term plans and goals, in meetings with service providers and the clients Performed monthly home visits and conducted random drug screens to monitor court order compliance Complied with HIPPA regulations while gathering records, information and histories on clients Internet Research Specialist (Temp) Kiesler Police Supply, Inc. Jeffersonville, IN 2007-2008 Headed research on feasibility of expanding companys procurement and marketing opportunities Analyzed GSA, federal and local government supplier contract procedures and feasibility for the company Researched available defense weapons contracts that were up for bid, and trends in awarding the contracts Compared histories of contract specifications, bids, price of merchandise and overhead in successful bids Client Coordinator Liberty Mortgage Funding Louisville, KY 2006-2007 Scheduled appointments, transferred calls, took messages and answered general questions for clients Analyzed transferring system, and made implemented suggestions which increased daily leads by 50% Suggested changes that were made to the intranet system, making it user friendly, organized and faster Sent over 100 public relations emails daily, increasing public awareness of the company and products Religious Directory Manager/Graphic Designer Indiana Daily Student Bloomington, IN 2004-2005 Pinpointed marketing problems and executed solutions, leading to a award for marketing excellence Established a more user-friendly website; increased online traffic by 33% and increased client base by 30% Organized and updated client database and generated systematic renewal solicitations and work orders Visited potential and existing clients to identify and meet clients needs, as well as publications benefits Created dynamic and eye-catching advertisements, using typesetting and graphic design skills and abilities Research Telephone Interviewer/Data Entry Stone Research Services Bloomington, IN 2004 Exceeded outgoing call goals and received awards for excellent written and verbal communication skills Easily established rapport with interviewees, either completing surveys or making future appointments Reduced time needed for each interview by memorizing questions and documenting responses on computer

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications Chi Alpha Honor Society Indiana University-Bloomington 2005