Terran L. Cockerill
Mobile: 989-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Livonia, MI 48152
WORK HISTORY
Tuscola County Advertiser - Sales Account Executive - Caro, MI
Aug. 2009 - Jan. 2010
. Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with new and
existing clients.
. Promoted high level of customer satisfaction by providing efficient
and proactive customer service.
. Developed business knowledge of both prospective and existing clients'
industries and their competitors to tailor marketing plans that would
meet client needs to effectively develop brand recognition and
increase client's customer base and sales.
First Tee of Mid-Michigan - Assistant Executive Director - Lansing, MI
Jan. 2009 - Aug. 2009
. Worked with the Board of Directors to create a marketing plan to
promote awareness and fundraising.
. Constructed and implemented strategies to attract new corporate and
private sponsorships.
. Drafted not-for-profit grant proposals to increase funding.
. Maintained and updated website for calendar of events, volunteer
opportunities, and special recognitions.
Michigan Children's Trust Fund - Public Relations Intern - Lansing, MI
Feb. 2009 - April 2009
. Created press releases and assembled media packets to promote their
annual spring fundraising event.
. Drafted letters to solicit new sponsorship and helped prepare a
marketing plan to promote fundraising.
Harkins Movie Theater - Supervisor (Seasonal) - Chandler, AZ
May 2007 - Aug. 2008
. Trained over 50+ employees.
. Responsible for supervising a team of up to 20 employees.
. Provided excellent customer service and handled customer complaints.
. Reconciled daily cash and credit transactions up to $50 thousand.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Aug. 2005-May 2009
. Bachelor of Arts, Advertising.
GPA: 3.139/4.0
. Graduated May of 2009.
Major GPA: 3.5/4.0
Anglo-American Educational Services, London, United Kingdom
Jan. 2008 - April 2008
. Participated in a semester long study abroad program with Michigan
State University in London, England.
. Studies included modern British history, contemporary British society
and globalization, and an anthropology study involving British race
and ethnicity.
LEADERSHIP
Philanthropic Committee
Aug. 2005 - May 2009
Evans Scholarship House, Michigan State University
. Responsible for working events such as LAAN Aids Walk, Blood Drives &
St. Vincent's Radio-A-Thon.
Evans Scholars Website Manager
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2008
Evans Scholarship House, Michigan State University
. Created and maintained an entirely new website for the MSU Chapter of
the Evans Scholarship.
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet,
social media.
. Adept at using Apple and Windows based computers.
. Working knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and InDesign.
ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS
. Computers, avid golfer, basketball, fundraisers, traveling.
Michigan State University Advertising Association
Aug. 2007 - May 2009
. Active member.
Evans Scholarship Recipient
Jan. 2005 - May 2009
. Awarded a four year full-tuition and housing scholarship.
. Recipient must be outstanding in character, integrity, and leadership.
. Recipient must live by the four pillars: Scholarship, Leadership,
Group Living, and House Maintenance.