Joseph Degand Resume

Joseph M. Degand

Phone: 609-***-****

E-Mail: *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time position that allows me to utilize my customer service skills and sales/marketing knowledge and experience

EDUCATION

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Bachelor of Arts; May 2008

Major: Advertising Minor: Communication Studies GPA: 3.67

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Introduction to Advertising, Introduction to Public Relations, Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior, International Marketing, Media Planning, Integrated Marketing Communication, Intro to PR/Advertising Research, Print Media Copywriting, Electronic Media Copywriting, Advertising Strategies, Advertising Campaigns

WORK EXPERIENCE

KIERNAN THOMPSON ADVERTISING; Moorestown, NJ

Advertising Intern January 2008-April 2008

- Developed concepts and ideas for print media for various campaigns

- Developed objectives, strategies, and tactics for campaigns

- Proofread and edited copy in print media projects

- Researched prospective new business opportunities

NBC- 40 CREATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT; Linwood, NJ

Creative Intern May 2007-August 2007

- Developed concepts and wrote scripts and copy for television commercials

- Attended pre-production meetings with clients

- Participated in commercial shoots and helped with production and editing of commercials and local TV shows

MILLENIUM RADIO GROUP – ATLANTIC CITY; Northfield, NJ

Promotions Intern September 2005-December 2005

- Designed promotional fliers and prize packages for promotional events

- Set-up for and worked promotional events

- Maintained direct mail databases using Microsoft Excel

- Interacted with sales department

GAMESTOP/EB GAMES; Egg Harbor Township, NJ//Sydney, Australia

Senior Salesperson October 2005-December 2008

- Sold customers used games, warranties, subscriptions, and other extras

- Maintained positive customer relations by greeting customers in a cheerful, patient manner

- Trained new employees

- Helped open and close the stores

HONORS

- Magna Cum Laude Honors upon graduating from Rowan University

- Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Society of the American Advertising Federation

- Golden Key National Honor Society

- Trustee Scholarship from Rowan University

ACTIVITIES

- Treasurer and SGA Representative for Rowan University Advertising Club

- SGA Representative for Golden Key National Honour Society

- Worked on editorial for Philly Ad Club's Ad News

REFERENCES

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