RACHEL N.

LUDWIG
Columbia, MO ● (636) 248-3810 ● rachel.ludwig24@gmail.com

Results-focused professional driven to maximize revenue and profit growth in the sales & marketing industry. Capable of utilizing strong
academic & internship experience to develop a strong pipeline of potential customers, execute clinical trials, and propel product
conversions. Skilled in building value-based relationships with customers and sales teams. Solid background communicating &
collaborating with cross-functional teams in deadline driven environments. Areas of Expertise include…
Sales and Marketing | Customer Service | Relationship Management | Event Organization | Project Coordination
Finance and Accounting | Policies and Procedures | Interpersonal Communication | Problem Resolution | Salesforce

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Emphasis: Marketing) – University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
GPA: 3.2/4.0 | Expected Graduation Date: May, 2021
Relevant Coursework: Marketing, Administrative Management, Computer Based Data Systems, Finance, Accountancy

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM AT UNION STATION – LHM, St. Louis, MO May 2019 – August 2019
SALES AND MARKETING INTERN
Provided creative ideas to help organization reach sales goals. Developed, expanded, and maintained relationships with key accounts.
Organized and attended multiple events to increase brand awareness, pipeline growth, and customer engagement.
 Supported sales and marketing team by assisting with various duties, including new bookings creation, client request responses,
event space management, and entry of inquiries within Salesforce.
 Effectively led tours, provided comprehensive information, and answered questions of top clients by showing 250,000 sq. ft.
construction areas, rendering room, and outdoor attractions.
 Initiated new marketing campaign and promotional activities through attending multiple media functions, sporting events, and
fairs, resulting in increased responsiveness.
ST. LOUIS AIRPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL, St. Louis, MO May 2018 – August 2018
HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN
Performed variety of generalist duties to support Human Resources Manager. Provided support to HR team with talent acquisition and
talent development processes.
 Accelerated hiring pipeline by interviewing, inputting background checks, and training 10+ new employees per week.
 Ensured employment authorization was verified and up-to-date by performing manual I-9 audits.
 Contributed to success of HR activities by supporting planning & execution of company events, scheduling higher-level
management interviews, ensuring proper implementation of employee policies & procedures, processing payroll, and retrieving
& organizing employee personnel file information.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COLUMBIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, Columbia, MO – RECEPTIONIST January 2019 – Present
KIRKLAND’S, Chesterfield, MO – SALES ASSOCIATE (SEASONAL) December 2017 – January 2019

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

HEALTH INDUSTRY SALES CLUB – MEMBER September 2018 – Present
 Learn from and network with professionals in the medical sales world to better understand the industry.
DELTA DELTA DELTA SORORITY – RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR AND PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE CHAIR Initiated October 2017
 Participate in fundraising & volunteer work for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: raised over $220K in 2 years

HONORS & AWARDS

Midwest Region Scholarship Winner – Airborne Law Enforcement Association October 2017

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
St. Jude Fundraising Events August 2017 – Present
Circle of Concern Food Pantry December 2014 – Present
Animal House St Louis Summer 2019
Central Missouri Humane Society August 2018 – December 2018
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation May 2015 – May 2018