Damaso Taylor
oxford, ms 38655
************@*****.***
I am ambitious, self-motivated, and possesses excellent communication
skills, both verbally and written. I am a critical thinker who has the
ability to conceptualize and implement ideas and strategy into action. I
have the ability to train, instruct, and motivate large audiences, as well
as work under strict deadlines. My background includes an extensive career
in sales, where I have achieved employee of the month several times with
separate companies and a career in collections, in which I recovered over
50,000 dollars in less than a year's time. I am currently seeking to
further my education in order to benefit not only myself, but what I can
bring to a prospective company in order for a successful future for both
parties involved.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism, May 2009
University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi
Emphasis in Public Relations and minor in History
Courses pertinent to field include:
.Public Relations . Advanced
Journalism reporting
.Public Relations Case Problems . Writing for the Media
.Business Communications . Broadcast News Writing
and Reporting
.Public Relations Practicum . Mass Media Ethics
and Social Issues
EXPERIENCE: Public Relations Intern
University of Mississippi Media and Public Relations
. Creation of multimedia press releases using copy, visuals, and
video
. Researched and produced press releases for the Ole Miss
website.
. Conducted Interviews and researched perception of company
online.
. Utilized broadcast background and created Video News Releases.
Co-Anchor for televised sports show entitled "M-Zone"
. Generated, scheduled, and conducted interviews.
. Developed broadcast news packages while working on a tight
deadline.
WORK
EXPERIENCE: Jacob Law Group, Oxford, MS
Collections, October 2009- July 2010
. Collection of debts for companies such as: Wal-Mart,
Wells Fargo, and GE
. Persuading individuals to discover alternate avenues to pay
delinquent debts
. Collection of over $50,000 dollars in less than
six month span
Office Depot, Oxford, MS
Sales Associate, October 2008- Present
. Assist in gaining customer loyalty
. Provide exceptional customer service to make customers
feel welcome
. Training of other associates in
proper techniques, procedures, and duties