Customer Service Sales

Eric M. Watne

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EDUCATION

Aug. 2009- May 2013 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND

• Degrees in Political Science and Communication

• Emphasis in organization and political communication

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2011 – July 2011 U.S. SENATE INTERNSHIP Washington, DC

Senator Kent Conrad (ND)

• Researched the potential effect legislation would have on citizens in the Senator’s state

• Attended briefings for staff members and created memorandums about the briefing

• Led capitol tours for constituents during their visits to Washington, DC.

• Worked to Draft, add sponsors and pass a law to create Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day

Oct. 2006 – Aug.2011 TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY Jamestown/Grand Forks, ND

Sales Associate

• Worked as an outdoor equipment specialist and salesperson

• Performed Customer Service towards both potential and returning customers.

• Led store in sales of yard and farm equipment

May 2013 – Aug. 2014 CAVENDISH FARMS Jamestown, ND

Raw Procurement Coordinator

• Worked with 40 potato growers to obtain needed raw product for production

• Implemented new projects to assist with the production of raw product

• Developed yearly and monthly budget to show cost of raw product

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

April 2012- May 2013 UND STUDENT GOVERNMENT Grand Forks, ND

Student Body Vice President

• Researched and advocated for students at a university, local, and state level

• Created and developed programs to add to the experience at the University

• Implemented policy changes to better the student voice at the University

• Advocated for the rights of students with the University’s Intellectual Property Policy

Nov. 2011- Dec.2012 DELTA TAU DELTA, DELTA XI CHAPTER Grand Forks, ND

Chapter President

• Developed and implemented a master plan to overhaul the operations of the chapter

• Created new governing documents as well as established long term goals for the chapter

• Operated chapter functions to benefit members as well as develop the chapter as a whole

• Obtained the Presidential Award of Greek Excellence for the chapter

2010-2012 UND Farmers Union Collegiate Chapter Founder and President

2011-2013 University of North Dakota University Senate Student Representative

2010-2013 North Dakota Student Association University Representative

2000-Present North Dakota Farmers Union State and National Delegate

2010-2012 UND Student Government Two Term Student Senator and Senate Pro Tempore

HONORS AND AWARDS

2012 Lillian Eslinga Student Leader award

2012 Nelson Journalism Scholarship

2012 Ad Altiora Communication Scholarship

2011 Robert Kunkel Memorial Award (Agri-Marketing Communication award)

2011 Kenneth Wright Memorial Award (Delta Tau Delta Leadership award)

2011-2012 Ted Kellogg Campus Leader Award (Delta Tau Delta Fraternity)

2011 Robinson Chapter Achievement Award (Delta Tau Delta best representation)

2011-2012 Joe Lamia Communication Award (Outstanding Communication Major)

2010 Neil Fleming New Member Award (Leadership, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity)

2008 Torchbear’s Award (Leadership Award, North Dakota Farmers Union)

2008 Allan Bergman Award (top Torchbear award winner)

SKILLS

-Driven, self-starter/ Passionate, takes pride in work and accomplishment

-Motivated, desire accomplishment and seek new challenges

-Creative, able to solve problems quickly and effectively from leadership experience

-Selling Skills, from experience with prior jobs

-Management Experience

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