Sales Assistant
Resume:
JAY K WALKER
Memphis, TN 38152
Ph: 307-***-****
http://***.**********.***********@*******.***
Education
University of Memphis Memphis, TN
Ph.D. in Economics
Anticipated completion date 2012
University of Mississippi Oxford, MS
Awarded Master of Business Administration
2001
Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
Awarded Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
Economics and Finance
1999
Professional and Academic Experience
Research Associate Memphis, TN
Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic ResearchJune 2010 to Present
? Assist senior staff members in conducting statistical research and analysis to fulfill
contracts for
grant writing projects
? Obtain and manipulate economic data to determine the economic impact of various
governmental
policy changes and perform ad hoc analyses as needed
? Complete literature reviews of articles included in professional and popular
publications
Nathan Associates Research Fellowship Memphis, TN
Nathan Associates, Inc.
August 2008 to May 2010
? Assist senior staff members in conducting economic and statistical research and
analysis quantifying
legal damages or economic impacts of alleged anti-competitive business actions
? Generate estimates for the economic value of individuals remaining worklife, taking
into account
expected wage increases, inflation, household production, and additional benefits
? Collect and synthesize economic, statistical, and financial data from various data
sources
? Create and manage complex databases and spreadsheets utilizing STATA, SAS, and Excel to
manipulate data from various sources and place into a usable form for data analysis
? Review and prepare documents in anticipation of future court dates and legal
proceedings
? Perform literature reviews to find relevant published theoretical and empirical
information in areas
which could be directly applicable to legal proceedings
Instructor Memphis, TN
Rhodes CollegeSpring 2010
? Responsible for all comprehensive aspects of class planning, presentation, and student
evaluation in
two undergraduate sections of Principles of Macroeconomics
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Instructor Memphis, TN
Christian Brothers University2009-2011
? Responsible for all comprehensive aspects of class planning, presentation, and student
evaluation in
six graduate level sections of Managerial Economics
? Offer weekly review sessions to complement the presentation of material and aid in
homework
assignments
Instructor Memphis, TN
University of MemphisSummer 2009
? Responsible for all comprehensive aspects of class planning, presentation, and student
evaluation in
one undergraduate section of Principles of Microeconomics
Tutor Memphis, TN
Christian Brothers UniversityWinter 2009
? Conduct weekly review and tutoring sessions for three sections of Managerial Economics
students.
Offer guidance on homework assignments, aid in general understanding, and field any and
all
questions which may arise from their participation in the course.
Instructor Memphis, TN
Strayer UniversityWinter 2009
? Responsible for all comprehensive aspects of class planning, presentation, and student
evaluation in
a graduate level section of Managerial Economics
Instructor Heber Springs, AR
Arkansas State University (Heber Springs Campus)
Summer 2008
? Responsible for all comprehensive aspects of class planning, presentation, and student
evaluation in
two undergraduate collegiate courses, Principles of Microeconomics & Introduction to
Economics
Research Assistant Memphis, TN
Nathan Associates, Inc.
Summer 2008
? Read and synthesize legal briefs, information gathered from the world wide web and
academic
journals applying economic theory where needed in effort to assist in preparing legal
arguments
regarding an antitrust infringement case
? Manipulate data in effort to estimate damages arising from antitrust law infringement
Graduate Assistant - Memphis, TN
University of Memphis Department of Economics2007 to 2008
? Offer undergraduate review sessions and tutoring in Economics
? Aid in the gathering and organization of economic data to be used for professional
publication
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Instructor - Memphis, TN
Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeSpring 2007
? Responsible for all comprehensive aspects of class planning, presentation, and student
evaluation in
two undergraduate collegiate courses, Principles of Microeconomics & Principles of
Macroeconomics
Instructor - Tuscaloosa, AL
Shelton State Community CollegeSummer 2007
? Responsible for all comprehensive aspects of class planning, presentation of material,
and testing for
two undergraduate collegiate Principles of Microeconomics courses
Graduate Assistant/Instructor - Tuscaloosa, AL
University of AlabamaDepartment of Economics2006 to 2007
? Responsible for planning, presenting, testing and all other aspects of class management
for an
undergraduate section of Principles of Microeconomics
? Coordinate and monitor online testing for undergraduate students
? Offer undergraduate review sessions and tutoring in Economics
? Aid in the gathering and organization of economic data to be used for professional
publication
? Using Horizon Wimba interface, facilitated online review sessions for online courses
Adult Literacy Tutor - Memphis, TN
Memphis Literacy Council
2005 to 2006
? Cooperatively manage an adult student class on a weekly basis to facilitate improvement
in their
reading skills
? Plan lessons for classes relevant to attainable goals and organize assignments in an
entertaining
manner to hold interest throughout the class
Account Analyst/Assistant Buyer Memphis, TN
Beauty Enterprises/Fred s Inc.
2004 to 2006
? Prepare and analyze regular sales reports painting a picture of profitability, sales
revenue, and unit
movement
? Participate in regular product line item reviews taking into account profitability,
retail trends, and
sales dollars in order to optimize the product mix
? Coordinate shipping and billing fixes when needed between Beauty and Fred s. Varies
widely from
having orders routed through the traffic department to facilitating communication from
the needed
parties in the accounts receivables and payables department
? Generate regular ad hoc analysis as necessary, an integral part of my duties are to be
able to answer
phone calls and fill information requests and data needs as needed
? Make store visits to evaluate status of product line, reset planograms, or introduce
new products
Freelance Consultant Nashville, TN
2004
? Work with local health provider corporation to better grasp its current expense and
profitability
situation. Automate data collection and work with current financial personnel to
streamline
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reporting. Facilitate proprietors comprehension of their expense structure and offer
clarity where
opportunities for improvement lie
? Prepare comprehensive business plans that allow entrepreneurs to successfully obtain
financing
Financial Analyst - Nashville, TN
Allstate Insurance Corporation2001 to 2004
? Prepare the monthly Louisiana State of the State report that is directly communicated
to upper
management. Its scope contains explaining any market, legal, political or weather related
events
pertaining to the profitability, production, and agent staffing within the state
? Monitor and plan Expenses for the region using the SAP platform noting any variances to
Plan and
any irregular occurrences. Requires interfacing with managers across many departments and
realizing individual needs and market forces which could affect future expenditures
? Coordinate the quarterly Forecast among all analysts and team leaders for the Region,
assuring that
all due dates are met and that models are updated and correctly submitted
? On a weekly and monthly basis, monitor and communicate results of insurance sales
across the five
state region observing variances to expected levels and identifying areas for improvement
? Perform various ad hoc analysis as needed by pulling data from various sources and
transforming it
into applicable information in a useful and concise communicable form
Graduate Assistant Oxford, MS
University of Mississippi School of Business1999 to 2001
? Research topics and papers pertinent to my professors chosen area of research.
Summarize and
report reference information aiding my professor in scholarly research.
? Proctor exams, grade papers and assist in class management
Resident Scholar Oxford, MS
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity University of Mississippi Chapter
1999 to 2001
? Serve as liaison between the local chapter and national headquarters, coordinating
academic policy
and promoting programs among active members in effort to raise chapter GPA
? Reside in chapter house and attend chapter meetings
? Represent the chapter in campus functions with administration, serving as liaison when
matters of
policy or disagreements may arise
Publications
Session 11J: Birth and Childhood Health
Awards and Honors
2009-2010 Barbara Tuckman Memorial Fellowship Award, The University of Memphis
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Consulting Experience
Work
Case Product &
YEAR CLIENT
Case/Project
Court/Number Type Role Testimony
Illusions by Barry Circuit Court of 2010 Plaintiff CD Consultant Analysis
Blackwell v. Shelby County,
Weingarten Nostat, Tennessee for the
(CT-
001653-08)
Margaret Boaz vs. U.S. District Court, 2009- Plaintiff ED Consultant Analysis
FedEx Corporation Western District of 2010
and FedEx Customer Tennessee, Western
Information Services, Division
Inc. (2:09-CV-02232)
Re: Courtney Knight 2009 Plaintiff PI/WD Consultant Analysis
Keith Turner v. NYU U.S. District Court 2009 Defendant ED Consultant Analysis
Hospitals Center, for the Southern
NYU Medical Center, District of New
et al. York
(06-CV-1910)
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Work
Case Product &
YEAR CLIENT
Case/Project
Court/Number Type Role Testimony
Marilyn D. Carter, Circuit Court of 2009 Plaintiff PI/WD Consultant Analysis
individually and as Shelby County,
the personal Tennessee for the
representative of Thirtieth Judicial
Stephen Tate Carter District at Memphis
v. Memphis Hopitality (CT-006402-06)
Enterprises, Inc. DBA
The Ramada Inn, et
al.
Ethicon Endo- U.S. District Court, 2009 Defendant IP Consultant Analysis
Surgery, Inc. v. Southern District of
Hologic, Inc. and Ohio, Western
Suros Surgical Division
Systems, Inc. (07-CV-00834)
Terry Michael Sands, Circuit Court of 2008- Defendant PI/WD Consultant Analysis
Jr. v. Canadian Shelby County, 2009
National/Illinois Tennessee for the
Central Railroad Thirtieth Judicial
District at Memphis
(CT-005350-07)
Eric Wallace v. U.S. District Court, 2009 Defendant PI/WD Consultant Analysis
Airgas, Inc. et al. Western District of
Arkansas
(07-2034)
Re: Tanisha & 2009 Plaintiff PI/WD Consultant Analysis
Temarcus Rosser
Equal Employment U.S. District Court, 2008- Plaintiff ED Consultant Analysis
Opportunity Western District of 2009 (Class)
Commission (EEOC) Tennessee, Western
v. Paramount Division
Staffing, Inc. (2:06-CV-02624)
Deborah Stanley, on U.S. District Court 2008 Plaintiff ED Consultant Analysis
behalf of Herself and for the Eastern (Class)
all others similarly District of
situated v. Tyson Arkansas Pine
Foods, Inc. Bluff Division
(5:08CV-0004
BSM)
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Work
Case Product
YEAR CLIENT
Case/Project
Court/Number Type Role
Ada Francetta Inloes U.S. District Court 2008 Defendant PI/WD Consultant Analysis
and Charles Inloes, for the Eastern
Sr., co-special District of
administrators of the Arkansas Little
Estate of Charles Rock Division
Inloes, Jr. v. Airgas (4:07-CV-00802
Mid South, Inc. JLH)
Edith Bevis, Circuit Court of 2008 Plaintiff PI/WD Consultant Analysis
Individually as widow Marshall County,
of Eddie Ray Bevis, Mississippi, for the
Deceased vs. Allen & Third Judicial
Hoshall, Inc., Linkous District at Holly
Construction Springs
Company, Inc., and (M93-482)
Westinghouse Electric
Corporation, Inc.
In re: Roundup U.S. District Court 2008- Plaintiff Antitrust Consultant Analysis
Antitrust Litigation for the Western 2009 (Class)
(
Texas Grain Storage, District of Texas
Inc, d.b.a. West (SA07CA0673OG)
Chemical &
Fertilizer, individually
and on behalf of all
others similarly
situated v. Monsanto
Company)
Ada Francetta Inloes U.S. District Court 2008 Defendant PI/WD Consultant Analysis
and Charles Inloes, for the Eastern
Sr., co-special District of
administrators of the Arkansas Little
Estate of Charles Rock Division
Inloes, Jr. v. Airgas (4:07-CV-00802
Mid South, Inc. JLH)
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