STEPHANIE VIGANEGO

13825 West Howard Ave

New Berlin, WI 53151
(414) 737-5560
sv7311a0@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Attain a position using excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational s
kills with a strong desire to advance in a growth oriented company; extensive in
ternational experience and Spanish fluency.
GLOBAL MARKETING EXPERIENCE
Ecosandals
Online Marketing Intern
Nairobi, Kenya
January 2010 - June 2010
* Responsible for tactical direct and e-mail marketing to stimulate prospects an
d loyalty for Ecosandals
* Conducted analysis on business dynamic and presented improvements for marketin
g campaigns, which were implemented
* Marketed fair trade products while educating the public on how to contribute t
o the development of Kenya
AGAEC
Translator/Coordinator
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
March 2009 - July2009
* Conducted English to Spanish translations of biographies, literature, and busi
ness documents
* Assisted in coordinating art expositions to expand the publics' awareness of G
alician art and culture
* Communicated and translated between artists, clients, and managers during art
expositions
SALES EXPERIENCE
Macy's
MBA Assistant/Commission Sales
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
September 2009 - present
* Aid management with over $20,000 or more in sales a week by consulting with cl
ients, cold calling companies, organizing inventory, and computer assistance
* Attain personal sales goal and above by assisting over 40 clients and customer
s each work day
Southwestern Company
Independent Contractor
Nashville, Tennessee
May 2008 - August 2008
* Established success principles through direct sales: positive attitude, goal s
etting, and self -motivation
* Executed all ordering, inventory, accounting, sales, and delivery of the produ
ct
* Attended over 400 hours of advanced sales and management training
* Personal retail sales of over $14,500
* Relocated to Pennsylvania
OTHER EXPERIENCE
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (UWM)
Resident Assistant
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
January 2008 - May 2008
* Provided assistance to over 50 residents by organizing social events, assistin
g in administrative tasks, emotional adjustment, and encouraging positive action
s
* Met monthly deadlines and weekly meetings to contribute to the overall decisio
ns made by UWM Housing
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Macy's
* Macy's Credit Account Award
Southwestern Company
* Top first year, top 5% in sales of over 1800
* Gold-Seal Award, working 75+ hours per week
UWM University
* UWM mentor for Students Studying Abroad, 2010
* Milwaukee World Trade Organization Networking Event, September 2009
* School of Continuing Education workshop, October 2009
VOLUNTEER WORK
* UWM exchange student and conversation partner volunteer, 2009-10
* Big sisters/brothers, 2007-08
* Hunger Clean Up, 2007-09
* Blood drive, 2005-10
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
August 2006 - May 2010
Bachelors of Business Administration in Global Management, Minor: Economics
University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Spring 2009
* Demonstrated willingness to take risks through enrollment in a Spanish speakin
g curriculum
* Acclimated to a different culture, language, infrastructure, and educational s
ystem