PAUL BURAN
917-***-**** ( ****.*****@*******.***
[pic] CORE COMPETENCIES [pic]
( Techniques of research in marketing, including problems definition,
research design, questionnaire construction, sampling, data collection and
analysis, and report preparation
( Knowledge of promotional tools for the development and implementation of
optimal promotional strategies
( Experience with major media channels of promotion
( Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics pertaining to
international trading
[pic] PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE [pic]
Comfort & Design, Brooklyn, NY 2009
- Present
Marketing Assistant
. Defining product requirements and functional specifications that
articulate business objectives for new products or major enhancements
to existing products
. Translating research and analysis data into actionable plans for
evolving industry segmentation and industry-specific messaging
. Driving risk assessment and quality testing and ensuring that products
meet performance indicators.
Translation Services USA LLC, New York, NY
2008 - 2009
Project Coordinator
. Managed daily team activities to advance the work of one or more
projects. Planned, documented and reviewed the performance of sub-
contractors
. Collected qualitative and quantitative data and reported on the
internal control effort
Managed implementation process for translation projects, ensuring
successful on-time completion while conforming to all scope and cost
specifications
Comfort & Design, Brooklyn, NY 2006 -
2008
Executive Assistant
. Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and
other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet and database
presentation software
. Studied management methods in order to improve workflow, simplify
reporting procedures and implement cost reductions
[pic] EDUCATION [pic]
Baruch College - CUNY, New York, NY
Marketing Management BBA,
Minors - Psychology, Computer Applications in Business
[pic] SKILLS [pic]
. Completed a comprehensive college course in Excel.
. Proficient in Access, Powerpoint, Outlook and Expression Web (HTML and
CSS)