Nathaniel W. Farson
Address: **** * ********** ***, ******** ID 83646 208-***-****
E-mail: abmfga@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position in a growth-oriented organization that can use my broad
skills and creative mindset while furthering my career development by
honing my managerial and leadership skills.
SUMMARY
Strong ability to learn and adapt to diverse industries with focus on
business marketing and management. Highly skilled at organization,
communication, and understanding the "total picture" work environment.
Developed technical and sales skills further sharpening strong problem
solving and critical thinking ability. Possess an entrepreneurial ability
with understanding of marketing, client relations, and finance. Highly
motivated and willing to start on the ground floor with energy and solid
work habits.
EDUCATION
Boise State University, Boise ID
Bachelor of Science, Business Management (June 2006)
Emphasis: Marketing, Human Resources, Finance
University of Idaho, Moscow ID
Bachelor of Science, Political Science & Criminal Justice
Minors: Sociology, History, and Public Law (May 2002)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hardware Sales & Service- (7/2007-present)
Project Manager/Account Sales
-manage projects for construction hardware contractor.
-execute marketing and sales programs for company growth.
-generate materials budgets, cost estimates, order materials and
ensure goods are shipped to construction sites.
-coordinate contractors during installation of materials to ensure
accuracy of timelines and budgets.
-review submittals and hardware schedules, and negotiate between
distributors and contractors for low cost contracts for commercial
construction hardware.
-develop and maintain business relationships with architects,
developers, and distributors.
Tour Real Estate (1/2007-7/2007)
Account Manager and Sales Representative
-lead agent in marketing company products to individual real estate
agents and agencies within the greater Treasure Valley area.
-develop marketing tools including brochures, booklets, and email
newsletters, and develop and distribute media to customers.
-scope and manage interactive and marketing programs with clients from
concepts through completion.
-develop new client base by mailing newsletters, face-to-face contact,
group demonstrations, personal onsite distribution of company
material, and calls.
-grow and maintain accounts with existing clients further fostering
relationships and selling marketing products.
-restructure and refine client contracts to ensure legal, artistic,
and business protection for both parties.
Alpine Cabin Care (6/2006- 7/2007)
Co-Owner
-provide property management, security and housecleaning services to
meet the needs of second homeowners in Valley County
-concept company through development of business plan, forecasting
financials, performing industry research, and seeking capital
investors.
-create marketing and advertising plan, develop and execute
traditional and online advertising to build client base -- currently
over 30 clients.
-foster and maintain relationships with new and existing clients,
managing duties for multimillion dollar properties.
-Chamber of Commerce McCall 2007 Winter Carnival Ice Sculptures
Chairperson.
Adecco Technical- Contractor Hewlett-Packard (10/2001- 08/2005)
Test Technician II
- lead Technician building over 300 prototype printers, shipping, and
software support for internal HP printer development testing.
-create and perform driver functionality, software exploratory, and
performance tests on multiple HP prototype printers.
-supervise sections of software test build projects, managing 2-5
employees and HP engineers to address issues and employ solutions.
-enter and maintain test result data and analysis reports in HP
project test and defect reporting databases.
-perform customer quality solutions for Sears Corp. on HP post-
production office printers through testing and software
reconfiguration design.
-perform WHQL tests for HP printers for Microsoft distribution
compliance.
-perform tests and reports on HP competitor printers for internal
competitive intelligence department for business analysis.
Alaska General Seafoods ( 1997-2001)
Assistant Foreman and Packaging/ Shipping Supervisor
-maintain and oversee warehouse data entry system.
-supervise warehouse and loading dock crews.
-collect, catalog, and file product samples for Quality Control under
FDA regulation.
-manage and maintain warehouse shipping and receiving dock database.
REFERENCES
Tara Reeder William Katsolimetes
Tour Real Estate Hardware Sales & Service
Graphic Designer Project Manager
Casey Mitchell Dave Miller
Adecco Technical Alaska General Seafoods
IT Manager Personnel Director