Thomas Chambers Avant

*** ******** **** ** *****, South Carolina 29801 478-***-**** abhb7z@r.postjobfree.com

Academic Coursework

Created a comprehensive marketing plan for a local client

Performed a strategic analysis of the pulp, paper, and forest products industry and Bowater, Incorporated

Conducted a statistical field study and data analysis and compiled an extensive research report with

statistical and practical significance outlining the relationship among variables, such as corporate ethics

and social responsibility, perceived organizational support, and organizational commitment

Developed an unsolicited proposal of competitive improvements for an independent local pharmacy

Conducted extensive research and developed a critical strategic analysis of Target Corporation

Performed a complete strategic management simulation of an electronic sensor manufacturing

organization; Coordinated strategy and tactics across all functional areas of the organization for an eight

year period

Education

Georgia College and State University - Milledgeville, Georgia

Master of Business Administration, December 2009

3.6 Grade Point Average

Georgia Southern University – Statesboro, Georgia

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, July 2005

3.1 Major Grade Point Average

Professional Experience

Grants Coordinator I

Denmark Technical College, Denmark, South Carolina

January 2011 - Present

Coordinate and develop grants for continued funding of the NNSA grant for STEM (Science,

Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related projects

Coordinate and analyze grants to help build capacity and financial sustainability for the institution

Review grant requirements to ensure feasibility of developing programs to supplement local annual

budget allocations

Monitor the grant project and prepare budget projections, financial statements, reports, and complex

analyses according to state and federal regulations

Interim Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator/Manager

KaMin Performance Minerals, LLC, Sandersville, Georgia

2008

Provided safety, health, and environmental coordination for plant, laboratories, offices, and mines,

consisting of approximately 200 employees and contractors

Developed, implemented, and coordinated safety, health, and environmental programs for the location to

eliminate all accidents and citations

Practiced open communication, on safety related issues, between employees, contractors, and

management

Acted as primary interface with Mine Safety and Health Administration

Inside Sales Representative

Capitol Materials, Incorporated, Macon, Georgia

2006 – 2007

Performed all Inside Sales functions, including generating and processing customer orders

Performed customer service functions

Performed Outside Sales functions, including customer recruitment and prospecting

Developed material and pricing estimates/quotes for customer projects

Production Analyst

Utility Service Company, Incorporated, Perry, Georgia

1999 – 2004

Generated customer reports

Developed spreadsheets with critical project information and calculations

Researched, disseminated, analyzed, and interpreted data and developed extensive reports with valuable

project information

Performed numerous administrative duties supporting multiple departments

Professional Coursework/Certifications

Completed Grant Writing U. S. A. Course/Workshop (2011)

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

Georgia Southern University – College of Business Administration – Eagle Executive Society

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