Sales Training
Resume:
Nathan Bruss M.S., GISc
***** *** ****** ****, ******, MN 56041
******.*****@****.***
PERSONAL: Academic training as a geographer with written and verbal
training in both Spanish and English and professional experience in sales,
training, active learning techniques, remote sensing, geographic
information systems (GIS) and as a college instructor. These combine to
create a uniquely broad background with superior analysis, research,
written and verbal communication, Geographic Information Sciences,
leadership, problem solving and coalition building skills.
SKILLS & AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION: Arc/GIS; Arc/View; Arc/Info; Cartography;
Photography; Spatial Statistics; Spatial Analysis; Social Organization;
Sociological Theory; Physical Geography; Cultural Geography; Economic
Geography; Urban/Rural Geography; Adobe Illustrator; Corel Draw; Adobe
Photoshop; Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint & Word); Active
Learning Techniques; Public Speaking, Technical & Creative Writing, with
strong language skills including proficiency in Spanish.
Education
M.S., Geography - Minnesota State University, Mankato May 6, 2012
Master's Level Certificate in Geographic Information Sciences (GISc) -
Minnesota State University, Mankato May 6, 2012
Faculty Teaching Certificate - Center for Excellence in Teaching and
Learning - Minnesota State University, Mankato 2008
B.S., Geography - Minnesota State University, Mankato 2006 - summa cum
laude - Graduation Commencement Speaker
B.A., Spanish - Minnesota State University, Mankato 2006 - summa cum laude
Study Abroad - Guanajuato, Mexico 2006 - Guadalajara, Mexico 2007
Professional Affiliations, awards, & activities
Valedictorian - College of Social & Behavioral Sciences - Minnesota State
University, Mankato - Dec 2006
James F. Goff Graduate Research Endowment for Geographic Studies - 2008
Bert E. Burns Scholarship for Geographic Studies - 2006
McDonald's Scholarships 2005 - 2006 & 2006 - 2007
Gamma Theta Upsilon Geographic Honor Society - Zeta Phi Chapter President
2006 - 2009
Member - Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society; Golden Key
International Honor Society; Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges - Arts &
Humanities 2007 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2007
Professional Experience
1993 - Musician
present Guitarist - lead, rhythm and slide guitar
Mandolinist
Harmony vocals
Private instrument & music lessons
2012 GIS & Demographic Consultant-Sperling's Best Places,
Portland, OR
Data acquisition, query and extrapolation
Database creation and management
Cartographic design and statistical analysis
Report analysis summation and detailed findings
Sales Consultant - Heintz Toyota Scion of Mankato, MN
2011 Greeted clients, assessed needs and determined appropriate
vehicle
Presented and demonstrated appropriate product specific to
customer
Initiated sale of product / closed sale of product
Assisted in financing if necessary
Implemented follow up procedure with client after sale was
made
2009 - 2010 Adjunct Instructor - Geography, South Central College, North
Mankato, MN
Developed syllabi and course curricula
Advised students and referred them to the appropriate
services
Implemented active learning techniques to engage learning and
motivate students
Prepared lectures, course material, and labs promoting
diversity
Employed practices to encourage and develop critical thinking
skills
Evaluated performance & recorded final grades
2008 -- 2009 Remote Sensing Program & Manual Writer, Airborne Data
Systems, Redwood Falls, MN
Designed training program for remote sensing equipment
Developed training manual for remote sensing equipment
Translated training program & manual from English to Spanish
Provided professional office support
2006 - 2008 Graduate Assistant, Department of Geography, Minnesota State
University
Assisted with undergraduate course lectures, administered
exams & taught labs
Evaluated performance & recorded final grades
Maintained accurate academic records on present and past
students
Provided technical computer support
2005 - 2006 Assistant Administrative Technician, Department of Geography,
Minnesota State University
Provided efficient, professional student-centered service in
admissions, registration and transfer credits of students,
promoting diversity
Recruited students to the department
Gave data to the public regarding departmental information
and policy
Referred students to appropriate services for additional
assistance
1995 - 2003 Lead Bartender, Brit's Pub, Minneapolis, MN
Supervised full-time staff of 15 as well as seasonal
part-time staff
Closing bartender, accounting, and inventory responsibilities
Developed & designed business operations /expansion that
increased profits by 230%
Organized in-store promotions and events
Directed beverage purchases and deliveries of over $10,000
weekly minimum
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