Bachelors Degree from CSU Chico, Business Admin- Sales Experience

Josh Klinger

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Foster City, CA 94404

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, December 2009

Educational Emphasis: Organizational Business Management, Managing for Sustainability, Project Management

Overall GPA: 3.2

Related Coursework:

Accounting, Marketing, Management, Communications, Managing Cultural Diversity, Negotiations, Business Ethics, Business & Employment Law, Business Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Managing for Sustainability, Finance, Managing Team Projects, HR Management, Entrepreneurship, Managing multiple & Complex Projects, Leadership, Applied Strategic Decision Making, Project Management

Special Projects:

• Presented a new business concept to a group of students, investors and professors

• Assisted the Dolce Group in analyzing sustainability practices and helped implement Safe Harbor seafood testing in their restaurants.

• Assisted the Dolce Group research alternative suppliers in order to reduce costs.

• Created a timeline for the Dolce Group to open new restaurants.

• Analyzed and reported to the VP daily POS sales reports from the Dolce Group’s twelve restaurants.

• Researched and purchased furniture for new Dolce Group restaurants.

• Researched and created a new hire orientation guide for Dolce Group’s restaurants.

• Responded to complaint letters from Dolce Group restaurant customers.

• Created, researched, analyzed, marketed, and presented an innovative product to a CSU Chico marketing class.

• Researched and created a business plan for a small business located in Chico.

• Researched & developed a plan & budget to automate a complex procedure for another Chico business.

• Utilized project management skills to assess a Chico restaurant’s sustainability practices; researched & recommended further actions for the restaurant to implement.

• Placed first in a Human Resource class consulting decision simulation.

• Led a student team which made strategic decisions in completing projects and tasks under a strict budget limitation and timeline.

• Led a System Dynamics team with a strict timeline and budget in creating, managing and providing a feedback system for a student organization.

• Created Marketing Tools: Banners, Flyers, bulletin boards & website for the Chico Phi Chi Theta business and economics fraternity.

• Created & Designed T-shirts for the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

Computer Skills: PC literate in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Photoshop CS4, Excel & working knowledge of MS Project, SAP, and Vensim.

Work Experience:

Business Development intern for the Dolce Restaurant Group, Hollywood, CA (summer 2009)

• Worked closely with the VP of business development. Exposed to all facets of the restaurant and nightlife business

Management Intern for Nordstrom, Palo Alto, CA (summer 2008)

• Exposed to all facets of the organization including retail sales and management issues.

Marketing & Promotions Intern for Hip Hop artist, Lexlife, San Diego & Los Angeles, CA (2006-2007)

• Helped promote, market and build a fan base

Klinger Investigative Group (2006-2007)

• Administrative Tasks, research and surveillance assistance.

Ebay Power Seller (2006-2007)

• Created and marketed a successful sports memorabilia company

Honors/Activities:

• Member of the CEA Entrepreneurship group, Chico, CA (2009)

• Member of the Project Management Institute, Chico, CA (2009-present)

• Commissioner of marketing & website activities for Phi Chi Theta, Chico, CA (2009)

• Business Ethics Scholar, Chico, CA (2009)

• Participated in Up 'til Dawn Community Service Event, Chico, CA(2008)

• Member of the Phi Chi Theta Business & Economics Fraternity, Chico, CA (2008 to present)

• Team leader in organizing & planning the business career fair, Chico, CA (2009)

• Current member of the Dean’s Honor List for the College of Business, Chico, CA (2008-2009)

• Led all interns in sales for the Nordstrom Company, Palo Alto, CA (2008)

• Member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity (2004 to present)

References: Transcripts and letters of recommendation available upon request.

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