John Russell

John M. Russell

**** *. ******** **. 563-***-**** (cell number)

Los Angeles, CA *****@*******.***

Profile: Innovative, results-oriented professional with a comprehensive background in

management and practical strategies. Offers dedicated work-ethic incorporating excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, human/public relations, conflict resolution, detail oriented, determination and leadership skills.

Education: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Graduated May 13, 2005 (National Dean’s List)

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism

Professional Experience

July 2006- December 2008. District Manager: Aldi’s, Inc. Chicago, IL

• Ensured compliance with company policies at three Aldi’s operations

• Hired, trained, and developed store managers, assistant managers and cashiers.

• Oversaw a 15% increase in sales and customer counts each year within my assigned district

• Advised store management on personnel functions, merchandising, loss prevention, and customer service

• Researched competition relative to title selection, pricing, merchandising and sales programs.

June 2005 – July 2006. Client Manager: INROADS, INC., Chicago, IL

• Supervised and professionally developed 89 college students to intern for several Fortune 500 companies

• Generated $310,000 worth of new revenue for INROADS through corporate alliances

• Managed the majority of the Indiana market and recruitment tasks

Volunteer Experience

March 2006 – December 2008. Volunteer: Cease Fire, Chicago, IL.

• Campaigned against gun violence in Chicago’s Grand Boulevard and Woodlawn neighborhoods through community marches and neighborhood rallies

Summers of 2001- 2004. Intern: The Black Star Project, Chicago, IL.

• Implemented and structured the program to effectively motivate 90,000 CPS students to achieve academic excellence

• Recruited, trained and scheduled 650 volunteer speakers from various occupations

• Publicized the Student Motivation Program by regularly hosting the Black Star Project television show on CAN TV and writing articles for the Proud Parent Journal

Skills

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook, Seibel, Adobe Photoshop, Dream Weaver and the Internet. Able to use 8mm and 16mm camera, edit film using linear and non linear editing, communicate in front of an audience and skillfully write for newspapers.

Honors and Awards

Who’s who award, Presidential Classroom Graduate, Study Abroad, Ronald E. McNair Graduate, George M. Pullman Award, National Dean’s List

References Available Upon Request

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