Ryan Ehlers
Jackson, MO 63755 *********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Seeking a full-time position in sales or promotions. Experience in group
situations where team skills and abilities were utilized. Self-motivated to
achieve standards in advance of deadlines. Hard-worker who is able to
analyze information quickly and accurately in order to exercise effective
decisions.
Education
Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau, MO
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Graduation Date:
December 2009
Major: Marketing Management Minor: Sport Management Overall
GPA: 3.666/4.0, Major GPA: 4.0/4.0
Dean's List: 7 semesters Graduation Honors: Cum Laude
Marketing Project - Sport Management 5k Fun Run, Fall 2007
. Recruited sponsors for event including Southeast Hospital and Bank of
Missouri
. Wrote and distributed thank you letters to sponsors to maintain a
solid relationship
. Developed marketing scheme and worked in tandem with other groups and
raised over $1000
. Utilized Microsoft Word to create fliers distributed to sponsors in
order to solicit contributions
Work Experience
Campus Marketing Director, Domino's Pizza September 2009- December 2009
Helped promote Domino's on campus and in the community
. Help think of ideas to increase sales
. Created own Facebook fan club
Sales Representative, University Directories Summer 2009
. Attended 5 day sales training in Chapel Hill, NC
. Performed every step of the sales process from introduction to follow
ups
. Met with business owners daily to discuss advertising options
. Responsible for building value to businesses and getting them to buy
ads
. Blue Collar Award Winner: averaged over 35 sales calls a day
. Designed ads for businesses using MSWord
Sales Associate, Staples, Cape Girardeau, MO May 2008 - Present
. Communicated effectively with customers to determine needs and provide
appropriate service
. Provided sales suggestions by marketing furniture plans and utilized
internet and database research skills to determine availability of
products
. Managed cash register balances to ensure accurate accounting
procedures; maintained inventory levels
. Associate of the Month June 2008, December 2008
Usher, Show Me Center, Cape Girardeau, MO May 2007 - Present
. Greeted patrons as they entered arena and showed patrons their seats
. Increased efficiency through seating multiple parties by coordinating
locations
Associate, Wendy's, Jackson, MO August 2005 - October 2006
. Operated cash register and processed monetary transactions, training
co-workers on its usage
. Responsible for store openings to ensure proper inventory preparation
and store cleanliness
Computer Skills
. Word- Prepared papers/reports using different word designs, inserting
charts and tables into documents
. Excel- Developed charts and graphs using pivot tables, formulas
. PowerPoint- Developed and presented numerous presentations, inserting
different pictures and designs
. Access- Developed many queries and tables
. Internet- Researched extensive topics for projects and papers in
combination with online databases
Volunteer/Related Field Experience
Health Point Fitness, Jackson, MO Summer 2007
. Facilitated kid fitness camps and assisted kids with games and
activities
Immaculate Conception School, Jackson, MO Spring 2005
. Tutored Spanish-speaking children in the English language
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jackson MO Fall 2008
. Helped solicit donations for the church/school auction