Customer Service Marketing

Christopher Bowman Final Resume

Christopher D. Bowman 896 E. Huson Circle Orangeburg S.C. 29115803-***-**** *******@*.*******.************:To obtain a position with an organization seeking an individual with skills in marketing, public relations,advertising, digital media, and communications.Summary 4 years event planning, marketing, advertising, and operations experience 4 years sales and customer service experience More than 2 years supervisory experience in PR and marketed related jobs More than 2 years managing and maintaining accounts and budgets Numerous past leadership positions in student organizations and student run projects Recipient of Outstanding Senior award from National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and member NSBE Executive Board Proficient in MS office, Windows 7, Google software, Blackboard, Gmail, PeopleSoft/Oracle, and the internet.Education:Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.B.S. Management, Minor in Sociology, 2011Relevant Course Work: Business Strategy, International Business Management, Corporation Finance,Principles of Marketing, Brand Marketing, Business Writing/Technical Writing, Public SpeakingTraining Programs: Horizon Professional Development workshops sponsored by the College of Businessand Behavior Science at Clemson University; topics included Building a Winning Resume, InterviewIntelligence, Business Etiquette, Networking and Building Relationships, Are You LinkedIn?, ManagingYour Money, How to Begin a Savings Investment Plan, Staying Balanced in a Technological World, andUnderstanding and Interacting with Global Cultures.Special Projects: Planned and coordinated Network Bash, an on-campus student networking eventconnecting Clemson students with Clemson alumni.Employment:Chapel Hill Sportswear/College Originals: Sep 2007- May 2011, Clemson, S.C.Sales Vendor/Operations Associate Sold licensed Nike Clemson apparel and clothing at Clemson football, basketball and baseball sporting events as well Clemson novelties and merchandise; set-up stores for game days and tore down after; took inventory on apparel and accessories; transported goods to and from different store locations; maintained storage room inventory. Total profit for all sporting events ranged from $60,000-$120,000+ per year with football being the most profitable and biggest sporting event. C. Bowman, page 2Clemson Student Affairs - Major Events Company: Aug 2008- May 2011, Clemson, S.C.Director-Mobile Events Managed sound and lighting during major events; set up and took down event venues. Monitored and supervised areas to ensure that the building rules were enforced. Submitted calls to work to student employees and also submitted payroll to supervisor. Supervised group of 3-5 student workers; conducted training sessions for new workers; held interest meetings to recruit new workers Held information sessions to inform potential clients about services offered in promotions and marketing support for their businesses. Replaced and reported damaged and lost inventory. Attended weekly meetings to arrange student work assignments and to discuss upcoming events; also reviewed costs and account budgets and discussed cost effective solutions to stay within budget. Planned innovative marketing strategies for different events to include digital media, word of mouth, flyers, posters, radio, giveaways, automobile advertising, billboard ads, t-shirts, pin on buttons, pens, etc. Clemson Campus Life: Jan 2011-May 2011, Clemson, S.C. Audio Tech Worker-Guest Services Set-up of events such as conventions, conferences and meetings; served as many as 20-100 people per event. Monitored building and occupants; opened building in mornings or locked building at night as necessary; provided information to guests regarding the Hendrix Student Center. Managed building inventory and transported goods to and from different locations; maintained inventory in storage room. Worked in the Student Center Hub; sold tickets for shows and concerts through Ticketmaster and the box office. Reserved rooms and facilities across campus using an extensive event managing system (EMS). Contacted clients by phone to confirm reservations and to ensure all requests were met and all fees were paid.Organizations/Activities: National Society of Black Engineers, (NSBE) Executive Officer--Finance Chair o Sent out solicitation packets to companies for potential sponsorships, wrote thank you letters, and oversaw budget of $1,000-$8,000. o Scheduled meetings with potential sponsors to discuss NSBE mission and goals, and to solicit financial support for the organization. o Planned upcoming events and strategies to market NSBE campus /community events. o Mentored high school students; provided weekly tutoring sessions and chaperoned social functions. Society of Human Resource Management, (SHRM) Clemson University Marketing Association, (CUMA) Sneak Preview Host for Minority Students at Clemson