Customer Service Team Leader

Christopher G. Hallstrom

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Profile

Corporate Communications

Marketing ... Media/Public Relations ... Broadcasting

A forward-thinking, detail-oriented Communications professional with

experience in media management, marketing, and broadcasting. Excellent

skills in the writing and editing of advertising, brochures, web pages,

press releases, newsletters, direct mail marketing, articles, fliers,

etc. Proven ability to produce quality work while meeting deadlines.

Computer literate: MS Office Suite and Netscape Page Composer.

Degreed. Core competencies include:

Brand Identity/Marketing ( Media Relations ( Broadcasting ( Public

Speaking

Radio Hosting ( Multi-media Advertising ( Press Releases ( Public

Relations ( Event Planning

Career Progression

RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

o Authored and sent out press releases to national, local, and state media

outlets including all major broadcast networks, CNN, ESPN, USA Today,

Sports Illustrated, College Football Hall of Fame, The Columbus Dispatch,

and state and local television and radio stations, newspapers, and

magazines.

o Co-hosted a rotation show entitled "Midday Monday Madness"; hosted "The

Crazy Chris Show", and co-created "Wake The Buck Up!" morning show for

The Underground, Ohio State's student-run radio station.

o Conducted multi-media advertising for Block "O" utilizing The Lantern and

The Underground. This included paid advertisements and free radio spots.

o Launched a direct mail marketing campaign for Block "O" student

organization at The Ohio State University.

o Designed and maintained Block "O" webpage utilizing Netscape Page

Composer.

o Promoted events such as Block "O" general meetings, activities, and game

day themes on The Underground.

o Spearheaded Block "O" advertising that increased awareness of Block "O"

for students attending football and basketball games at The Ohio State

University.

o Worked closely with Bicentennial Commission (1999), via Block "O." Sent

press releases to state and local television and radio stations,

newspapers, and magazines regarding Block "O" promotion of Ohio's

upcoming bicentennial in 2003.

o Public Relations Director for Block "O" student organization. Announced

events to students through newsletters, fliers, and advertisements.

WORK HISTORY

Meijer Store #114, Columbus, OH

Layout Team Leader (2005 - Present). Coordinate all resets. Serve as

liaison between vendors, other team leaders, and corporate personnel.

Provide customer service. Oversee Receiving Department. Supervise 20 team

members.

Additional Work History at Meijer (1995 - 2005): Hardgoods Team Leader,

Team Leader, Team Leader Trainee, General Merchandise Clerk, Utility

Worker.

Education

B.A. in Political Science [GPA: 3.48], The Ohio State University, Columbus,

OH

Graduated with Honors in Liberal Arts

References and Portfolio Furnished upon Request

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