Objective

 

Obtain a position in which I will have an opportunity to utilize my computer skills as well as business / marketing background.

 

 

Education

 

Associate Degree – Computer Technology: May 2002 – Dec. 2003

Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC

 

Bachelor of Science - Services Marketing: Aug. 1996 – Dec. 2000

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

 

 

Technical Skills / Classroom Experience

- Java                                                                                                      - Visual Basic

- Visual C++                                                                                          - SQL Server

- COBOL - Systems Analysis and Design

- Technical Writing - Basic Networking

 

Previous Work Experience

 

• Tyson Foods Inc. - Wilkesboro, NC    Aug. 2001 through April 2002

Trained for Supervisory/Management Position

Shadowed several supervisors and observed their techniques and functions

Observed numerous stages in the plant operations

Participated in hands-on manufacturing activities

 

• Wildwater Limited - Long Creek, SC Summer 2000 and Summer 2002

Performed general office duties.

Provided customer service.

Took reservations over the telephone for white water rafting trips.

 

• Friendly Dodge Inc. (Now Lake Keowee Chrysler, Inc.) - Seneca, SC    Summer 1999

Made sales contacts with potential customers and followed up with sales calls.

Informed customers about and closed sales on automobiles.

Received credit for sales internship.

 

• Standard Telephone Company - Mt. Airy, GA Summer and Christmas 1998

Delivered inventory from the stockroom.

Refurbished telephones.

Assisted with installation of cellular telephones.

 

• Wal-Mart Inc. - Seneca, SC    May 1995 through 1998

Helped with ideas for displays and promotions in the toy department.

Provided customer service.

Completed duties of sales floor associate.

 

 

Academic Honors and Organizations

 

• Sport Plus – Clemson University Sport Marketing Club

 

• Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society – Greenville Technical College Honor Society

 

• Dean’s List - Greenville Technical College

 

 

Class Projects and Programs

 

• Clemson Men’s Basketball Project: Fall 2000 – Worked with a group to develop a program that could be used to increase early-season attendance of basketball games through the use of loyalty programs and implementing better ticket distribution policies.

 

• Clemson Football Survey: Spring 2000 – Developed research questions for a survey to be distributed at home football games during the 2000 season. The results are to be used by the Clemson Athletic Dept.

 

• Product Management Class Project – Along with a small group, went through the process of bringing a product to market. Chose a product near the end of its developmental stage; evaluated its chance of being successful based on the potential market and the costs associated with production and distribution of the product.

 

• Best Practices Program - Summer 2000 - Visited each of the following organizations: The Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Sports Council, Collegiate Licensing Company and NASCAR. Was able to see the business side of many sport organizations as well as some of the behind-the-scene operations. Had the opportunity to discuss various aspects of their marketing programs and strategies.

 

 

Personal Interests / Activities

 

• Hobbies: classic cars, water skiing, science fiction.
• In 1998, I established a Fantasy Football League in which I continue to participate and coordinate.
• I escorted the Olympic Torch through Toccoa, GA on its way to the opening ceremonies in Atlanta in 1996.