Jacob D. Barrett
Current Address: Permanent Address:
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*** * ********** ** **** 7 Street
Whitewater, WI 53190 Monroe, WI 53566
608-***-**** ***********@***.***
To obtain a responsible and challenging position where my education and work experience in
OBJECTIVE
marketing and advertising will have valuable application.
B.B.A. Business Marketing, May 16, 2009
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Earned and financed 100% of college education and expenses
GPA In Major: 3.4
Quality Cellular; Janesville, WI
EXPERIENCE
September 2006-present
Consulted with customers to determine a cellular plan most conductive to their
communication needs
Received Top Salesman honors three separate times
Obtained a perfect score of 100% from professional secret shopper
Assisted in training and preparing several new employees
Developed financial skills including cash management and company deposits
Wisconsin Innovation Service Center; Whitewater, WI
April 2008-present
Consulted with clients on a daily basis
Performed market analysis to identify opportunities and threats facing clients and companies
based off of primary and secondary research methods
Analyzed market trends and consumer behavior
Developed and utilized several communication and written skills
Bliss Communications; Janesville, WI
February 2009-May 2009
Worked with sales and marketing staff to coordinate advertising and promotions for several
newspapers
Shadowed web and graphic design staff
Networked with several career fields including marketing, advertising, sales, journalism and
management
Traveled to clients in the Janesville area to discuss business decisions and execute sales
Barrett Building and Remodeling; Monroe, WI
Summer 2003–2006
Consulted with clients on a daily basis
Responsible for maintaining work schedule
Worked Independently on side projects in home building and remodeling
Performed all duties included in a carpenters position including:
Electric, plumbing, roofing, framing, and finish work.
Scheppele Construction; Monroe, WI
Summer 2001–Summer 2004
Performed all duties included in a carpenters position
Learned the trade of carpentry through extensive training
Community Service
ACTIVITIES
Performed several hours of community service including:
Historic Stoughton Marketing Conference (2009)
Green County Humane Society (2008-2009)
Saint Victors Church silent auction (2006)
Extremely computer literate. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, as well
COMPUTER
as several databases including LexisNexis, Ebsco, and Associations Unlimited. Proficient in
SKILLS
Apple operating systems including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Available upon request.
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