AARON ECHA
RD
C: 304-***-**** *** LODGEVILLE ROAD. BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330
*********@****.***
OBJECTIVE EMPLOYMENT: MARKETING / SALES OPPORTUNITY SUMMER 2011
GOAL: To strengthen bottom-line fiscal performance To exceed employer expectations
EDUCATION BUSINESS: MARKETING MAJOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
DEGREE WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE MAY 2011
MARKETING Adobe Publisher // Public Speaking MS Office // Internet Research
SKILLS Strategic Planning // Event Planning Proposals & Presentations
MARKETING GLOBAL GREEN GRANTS INTERNATIONAL
MARKETING
PROJECTS Team created a marketing plan for Global Green Grants to support the program
goal for international expansion. Researched variable factors for Italy: GDP / GNP, personal income per
capita, culture, history. Presented plan to the GGG vice president for consideration and potential
implementation.
WAL-MART MARKET CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Studied roll-back price structure to determine its effect on consumption. Researched consumer
reaction to the discounted product. Applied Weber’s Law on consumer product perception and
Wal-Mart's positioning tactics for the product to determine their impact on consumer choice.
CONSUMER INTERVIEW MARKET CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Considered factors contributing to the decision-making process relating to product purchase.
Developed a survey and administered it to a randomly selected consumer. Applied the behavior
model of consumption to demonstrate brand loyalty and show how association with 'primary
group' impacts purchase decisions.
LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE – BOBCATS FOOTBALL WVWC - NCAA DIVISION II
Developed recommendations for regulations and penalties. Role model for two freshmen players.
Monitored their progress to ensure that they stayed out of trouble, completed academic
assignments, attended practice, and became positive, cooperative and committed members of their
campus community.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT/ ECO REP WVWC OFFICE OF RESIDENCE
LIFE
Supervise 200 students of all years in a residence hall. Implement informational and educational
programs on topics of service, diversity, health awareness. Facilitate social community within the
housing unit. Learned and applied skills in mediation and negotiation to respond to roommate
problems. Facilitate hall meetings to reinforce institutional policy and address problem issues.
BUSINESS OFFICE WORKER: MANPOWER, INC. BRIDGEPORT, WV
EMPLOYMENT Marketing coordinator for Manpower inc. had to come up with different ways to interview the
public for their jobs, because not all surveys and tests working on everyone. Asked questions, gave
oral surveys, and general knowledge tests to the customers.
ME PRODUCTIONS FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
As an intern I strategically designed presentations and proposals for clients, worked in office to
increase efficiency with computer programs, pictures, and on-line marketing through social
networks.
COMMUNITY BOBCATS FOR BOOKS – FOOTBALL TEAM INITIATIVE YOUTH LITERACY
PROGRAM
SERVICE Designated by Coach to visit local elementary schools and read to students ages 5-12.
VOLUNTEER: PARISH HOUSE FOOD PANTRY – NON-PROFIT AGENCY SERVING LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY
Greeted customers. Customer service. Loaded / unloaded shipments of products. Stocked
inventory.
COMPETITIVE WVWC VARSITY FOOTBALL 2007-CURRENT BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL 2003-2004
1st Team All State - 3 Years / Frank Loria Award Winner
EXPERIENCE Freshman of the Year - 2007
Player of the Week BB&T Athlete of the Week / Captain – All-Star Game
Three Year Starter Defensive Captain of the Year / Offensive Team Captain