Dustin D. Ballard
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Overland Park, KS 66206 Email: ******.*******@*****.***
Education
Bachelor of General Studies, Economics University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas
Minor in Business Graduated: May 2015
Minor in Communication Studies
Related Coursework
Supply Chain Management International Trade International Finance
Information Systems Technology
Employment Experiences
United Parcel Service (UPS) Lenexa, Kansas
Preload/Driver Helper October 2015 – Present
Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material
Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets
Re-pack damaged containers
Assist UPS drivers with organizing and delivering the packages from the vehicle to the customer
Northwestern Mutual Kansas City, Missouri College Financial Representative (CFR) March 2015 – October 2015
Enhanced skills in prospecting, telephoning, approach, fact-finding, and closing
Helping people and businesses get more out of life through personal and strategic, financial planning
Create plans for clients that address risk management needs: disability, life, and long-term care insurance
Develop retirement plans to help clients retire when they want and how they want
Find avenues to help clients grow safer-dollar savings in the most tax-efficient ways possible
Increased understanding of the art and science of client building
United States Stove Company South Pittsburg, Tennessee Bridgeport, Alabama
Internship July 2014 - August 2014
Utilized professional communication skills when dealing with different brokers/clients
Participated in product tests to ensure test safety and accuracy within the engineering test lab
Experience with the company’s Fourth Shift Software
Accurately maintained daily clock-in/clock-out times for 100+ employees
Inspected final products for any dents, scratches, rusting and incorrect rivet usage
Quinton’s Bar and Deli Lawrence, Kansas
Bartender/Bar Back August 2012 - May 2013
Provided customer service in a fast paced environment with an emphasis on quick problem resolution
Responsible for all aspects of operations, including cash handling, inventory and front door duties
Developed rapport and maintained relationships with loyal customers
SpecChem Kansas City, Missouri
Supervisor Assistant May 2012 - August 2012
Worked as part of the team that received, mixed and distributed construction chemicals
Cleaned/organized the factory and carefully transferred hot chemicals into containers
Poured, packaged and settled the chemical loads onto the loading dock with a forklift for easy and efficient pickups for distributors
Activities
Member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Fall 2010 - Present
Marketing Club Spring 2013 - Spring 2015
Economics Club Spring 2014 - Spring 2015