Benjamin D. Scott

**** ******** ******

Johnston, Iowa 50131

Mobile Phone: 515-***-****

Secondary Phone: 515-***-****

E-mail: abkvsy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

My immediate career plan is to find a job with good pay and benefits, and

save some money to finish school. My objective is to secure a position

where my existing skills, in the areas of sales and customer service, can

be utilized by a progressive and innovative company. I feel my work and

personal experiences support and align well with my objective. My ability

to follow through in body building competitions, demonstrates my dedication

and performance ability. I am very hard working and focused on my goals

and would like to find a career that supports all my interests.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Account Specialist

May 2010 - Present

Marketlink

Customer Service, Account rep for Dish Network

This is a sales, customer service position done entirely by phone. This

job allows me to use my communication, sales and customer service skills.

Membership Representative

August 2009 - November 2009

Holmes Health and Fitness

Membership recruiter

This job consisted of canvassing the city of Waukee to promote the new

business. I canvassed the city distributing fliers at homes and businesses

and visiting about the opportunities available at the new gym. The job

also involved some help with set up of the new facility.

Sales Representative

December 2008 - February 2009

Heartland Inc Urbandale, IA

Retail: Sales representative, sold magazines over the phone.

This was a sales job with split shifts. It was a fun working environment

and people. This job allowed me to use my strong communication skills.

Sales Representative

May 2008 - August 2008

Kirby Des Moines, IA

Retail: Door to Door salesman

This was a very demanding job and one of the toughest jobs I have ever had.

I enjoyed the people to people interaction. I was able to capitalize on my

communication skills that paid off in this job. It was very good

experience. The team worked long hours in order to reach sales goals. My

ultimate goal was to make money to go back to school. I left that position

so I could go back to school and continue my education.

Waiter/ Bartender

March 2008 - May 2008

Torrocco Italian Bar and Grill Urbandale, IA

Restaurant/Food Services: Waiter

Good working environment. The restaurant was very reputable, with good

food, and great people to work with. Establishment went out of business due

to poor economy.

Commercial Sales Rep

April 2007 - November 2007

Shock City Cellular West Des Moines, IA

Retail: Sales Representative

This job was located in Valley West Mall. I worked with a great team of

people, and I was very successful with one on one sales opportunities. I

enjoyed this job and helped to make the store successful as our store was

top 3 in the nation, out of the company. I achieved the honor of being one

of the top 3 salesmen.

Commercial Sales Rep

January 2007 - April 2007

GNC Urbandale, IA

Retail: Sales Representative

This job gave me experience and responsibility right after my first year of

college. It supported my interest in a health conscious environment. I

was able to use my expertise in communication as well as my knowledge of

health and wellness for all ages.

Child Care Worker

January 2005 - May 2006

Kids Teen Connection Johnston, IA

Education: Child Care

This was a great job for me while still in high school. I was able to be a

positive role model to elementary aged students. I enjoyed the interaction

with the 300 plus kids a day, as well as with the staff. It was also

challenging due to the large number of children and small number of staff.

EDUCATION

Self Study Course

College Coursework Completed, Sports and Fitness Management,

5 /2008

Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA

College Coursework Completed, Double major in History and Criminal Justice

8 /2007 - 5/ 2008

Grand View College Des Moines, IA

College coursework completed in History/Criminal Justice

8/2006 - 5/2007

Johnston High School Johnston, IA

High School Diploma

8 /2002 - 5/ 2006

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic First Aid 1/ 2007

American Heart Association CPR 1/ 2007

INTEREST

Bodybuilding, placed 5th; in first competition and 2nd in the last

competition.

Soccer, a member of the Grandview University Soccer Team, while on the

team, placed 7th in the nation,

While in high school: A member of Club Soccer Teams, high school soccer

and football teams ; History; Music, 4 years in Show Choir while in high

school and other choirs.

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