Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Recent college graduate in search of an full time career that will best utilize my Business Administration degree.

My professional summary:

• Proven leadership, organizational, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the skill to efficiently manage responsibilities in pressured environment.
• Self-motivated with ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts, methods, and technologies.
• Adept at working independently, as well as collaborating with a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Work History

• Marion County Public Schools
• Substitute Teacher
• December 2010 to March 2011

• • Assumed full responsibility for general/special education classrooms in absence of regular teacher.
  • Maintained classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for students.
  • Reinforced skills such as independence, problem solving, and goal setting.

• Florida Book Store
• Assistant Manager
• December 2007 to October 2010

• • Responsible for administration and control of financial transactions in a retail environment.
  • Supervised and monitored a staff of seven, responsible for entire store operations.
  • Trained nine employees and stimulated interpersonal relationships, increased sales by 5%+.
  • Ensured excellence in customer service by establishing credibility and rapport.

• The Independent Florida Alligator
• Sales Representative
• January 2010 to April 2011

• • Secured and maintained advertising contracts for the largest student-run college newspaper.
  • Handled multiple accounts such as Dillard’s, Birkenstock and Burger King, totaling over $35,000.
  • Prospected new clients and cultivated relationships with existing clients by establishing rapport.
  • Educated intern to create insertion orders, proposals, and advertising opportunities with clients.

• BazanPR
• Intern
• June 2009 to August 2009

• • Created a Facebook page to promote Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” 20th Anniversary DVD.
  • Generated awareness targeted to 8,000 NAACP members for Disney’s “The Princess & the Frog”.
  • Solicited participants around the country to construct a database for company’s target market.
  • Developed skills working with diverse populations in order to fulfill a marketing niche.

Education

• University of Florida
• BSBA, Marketing
• 2006 - 2010