Thomas Chambers Avant
*** ******** **** ** *****, South Carolina 29801 478-***-**** **************@*****.***
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