Benjamin Schrafft email: **********@*******.**.***
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Career Objective
Graduate with a Marketing degree, specializing in international marketing, with a genuine talent for being able to analyze and interpret statistical data for marketing and communication strategies. Organized, enthusiastic with proven ability to communicate and problem-solve. Seeking an opportunity in marketing and sales.
Education
Bachelor of Marketing, December, 2011, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Professional Skills
- EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE: Strong communication skills with an inherent ability to understand customer needs. Gained interviewing experience through working job fairs during internship at Premiere Global Services
- ADAPTABLE TO NEW TECHNOLOGY: Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and am able to operate major office equipment as a result of internship experience at Premiere Global Services.
- INDEPENDENT AND TEAM PLAYER: Enjoy collaborating with colleagues, clients and customers, as well as completing tasks independently. Eager to motivate and inspire others to deliver their best. Gained team experience through being a member and leader of the fraternity community.
- ORGANIZED AND MOTIVATED: Skilled in maintaining order through challenges. Able to multi-task long and short-term priorities and projects to generate desired results. Learned leadership skills through community and work involvement.
Professional Service
- June-August, 2011, Golf Services, Alabama Discount Golf, Tuscaloosa, AL.
- February-August, 2010, Innisfree Bar & Grill, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- April-August, 2009, Gallette’s Bar, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- May-August, 2008, Internship, Premiere Global Services, Atlanta, Georgia. Premiere is an international web, audio, video and event conferencing solutions company. Job rotation activities included Sales, Marketing and Human Resources.
- May–August, 2007, Golf Services, Country Club of Roswell, Roswell, Georgia
- May-August, 2005, Golf Services, Rivermont Country Club. Roswell, Georgia
Activity and Interests
Member of SGA (Student Government Association)
Member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, 4 years
Sports Chairman
Captain, 2010 Intramural Football & Softball teams
Co-Captain 2009 Intramural football, basketball & softball teams
Fraternity recruitment of potential members; Outrigger
Captain and starting Quarterback at AAAAA Centennial High School, Alpharetta, Georgia
Hobbies: Music, sports, games, boating, fishing, skiing, golf, reading