Nathan L. Solly
**** *. ****** **., ******, Ca. *2869
503-***-**** *******@*****.***
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Skills and Abilities
Personal: Excellent problem solving, oral and written communication and
leadership skills. Strong attention to detail. Organized, reliable, with a
strong passion for sports, backed by a vast knowledge and a continual
desire to learn more.
Professional: Working knowledge of social media, marketing, customer
service strategies, inventory and operations management.
Computer: Proficient with most major hardware and software applications;
Adobe, Microsoft Office, Commissioner, MYOB, Wordpress, MAC/PC.
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Professional Experience
Mad About Gardening, LLC
Portland, OR
Business and Operations Manager, Co-Founder
June 2009 - June 2010
. Conducted research on business incorporation, competitive market,
taxes, business services, and product development.
. Wrote copy and product descriptions, updated online inventory, managed
and edited product photos.
. Gathered, edited and cataloged all necessary images into a master
database.
. Cataloged all office records and finances; managed inventory and paid
bills.
. Managed project time lines and worked with contracted web developers
to meet project deadlines.
. Assisted in creative design process, managed reorders, order
processing, shipping and customer service.
Mac Sports
McMinnville, OR
Sales Associate
Sep. 2007 - May 2009
. Assisted customers with proper athletic apparel and equipment
selection and fit.
. Maintained a high level of knowledge about newest features, products,
equipment, and national and local teams/leagues.
. Managed the store while the manager visited local schools and
organizations to write equipment/uniform orders.
. Merchandised and organized sales floor for changing seasons, took and
made custom ordered apparel.
City of McMinnville Parks and Recreation
McMinnville, OR
Site Supervisor / Referee
March 2006 - May 2009
. Assigned referee's to appropriate fields depending on skill level.
. Ensured gyms were opened and hoops set to proper height before games,
swept/picked up garbage and locked up after games, directed parents
and athletes to correct field, monitored the play structure and games.
New Balance Shoe Store
Tigard, OR
Sales Associate
Nov. 2005 - May 2006
. Assisted customers with proper athletic footwear and apparel selection
and fit, returns and special orders.
. Opened, closed, and settled tills, credit cards, and made deposits at
the end of day.
. Merchandised, maintained, and organized sales floor, helped maintain
inventory and backroom cleanliness.
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Education
Linfield College
McMinnville, OR
Bachelor of Science, Business
2005 - 2009
. Concentration in marketing
Rex Putnam High School
Milwaukie, OR
. Sports and Entertainment Marketing, levels 1 and 2
2000 - 2004
. Senior Seminar Experience: Planned, marketed, and ran a 3-day youth
soccer camp.
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Civic Experience
Pi Kappa Alpha
Linfield College
Chapter President
Feb. 2008 - Jan. 2009
. Oversaw and lead executive committee which planned and carried out the
fraternity's strategic plan for the school year.
. Main contact between active members, school officials, alumni, and The
Pi Kappa Alpha International Headquarters.
. Reconnected with Alumni Housing Corporation and started a project for
a complete remodel of our chapter house.
. Attended 5 region and nation leadership conferences.
. Participated in numerous volunteer projects, personally totaling over
100 hours of volunteer services.
Boy Scouts of America, Cascade Pacific Council; Eagle Scout, 2003
. Planned and ran a donation drive of old and unused electronic
equipment to be properly recycled.
Triple-A All-Star Game, PGE Park; Volunteer, July 2009
. Greeted players, executives and special guests upon arrival at PDX,
directed them to the proper buses, took player equipment bags to be
taken to the clubhouse, accompanied group tour to a northwest winery,
and ran a ring toss booth at the Fan Fest.
Rex Putnam High School, Milwaukie, OR; Goalkeeper Coach, 2009
. Worked with both the men's and women's teams goalkeepers from every
level.