Joshua J. Abbott
** ******** **, ********, ** ***80, 203-***-****, ******@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in Management, May 2009
Bryant University, Smithfield, RI
Major: Business Administration / Minor: Sociology
Major GPA: 3.26/4.0; Deans list
Vice President of SHRM for two consecutive terms
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization’s Consulting Division; Also recognized as one of the chapter’s leading student entrepreneurs
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Extremely proficient in the field of computers; build my own custom computer systems and own/operate several ecommerce web pages
Well versed in technology and applications such as Frontpage, Word, Excel, Access, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, & possess knowledge in basic html coding and webpage design
Personable and friendly. I deal with customers on a daily basis while running my online business and have found that this trait is imperative for customer satisfaction. I am extremely proficient at dealing with and resolving issues with irate customers
WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner, d2discount.com (domain is no longer in use), Aug 5, 2003 – Aug 1, 2004
Provided customers with a high quality of personal service and the lowest priced virtual game items for the popular online game: Diablo II
Dealt with customers and potential customers, managed and designed eBay auctions which sold the virtual game items, and designed content for webpage
Notable Accomplishments:
Diablo II Discount achieved a high level of satisfied customers with a large amount of sales of virtual game items
Until eBay policy changes forced me to discontinue my service I had made over 3,000 sales with a positive customer feedback rating of 99%
Business Owner, Self employed, May 2005 – Dec 2005
Started a business which involved the sale and distribution of specialized car parts for the Mercedes-Benz 190e Model
Sold customized car parts such as mirrors, sills, center caps, decals, etc. for the Mercedes 190e model automobile
Notable Accomplishments:
Due to name recognition, quality of service, and customer loyalty I was able to sell specialized parts with a 300% markup, well exceeding industry standards
Business Owner, Self employed, May 2006 – Aug 2006
Started a business that provided customers with high quality automobile detailing right out of their own home
Responsible for car detailing procedures, management of customers, advertising, webpage content creation and design, and the actual detailing of customers automobiles
Gained insight into customer relations, advertising, and general business management
Owner, hiddenstuff.com, Dec 2007 – Present
Started a business
Provide customers with high quality online game guides for the popular MMORPG: World of Warcraft & Final Fantasy 11 XI Online
Deal with customers and potential customers
Promote and advertise webpage, manage and design eBay auctions
Sell webpage subscriptions, and design/add content for webpage
Notable Accomplishments:
Hiddenstuff.com has achieved a high level of satisfied customers with a large amount of sales of online game guide subscriptions helping people gain success in the online gaming arena
Recognized by eBay inc. and inducted into their PowerSellers Program for outstanding feedback ratings and customer support
Since inception every single month has yielded positive profits
Business is now 90% automated and requires very little time commitment
Company has realized a 100% or greater increase in monthly profits in 2009 as compared to 2008
Assistant, Paris Ceramics, May 2007 – Jun 2007
Assisted my father in the completion of a showroom for the company: Paris Ceramics
Assisted workers with stone installation, kept inventory count, managed and unloaded new stone shipments and other deliveries, removed garbage, and filled in for my father when he was not present at the site
Gained insight into construction management and obtaining general trade skills in carpentry and masonry
Customer Service Representative, AAA (Westport, CT Branch Office), Jun 2008 – Aug 2008
Sold floor products, assisted customers with questions regarding AAA, sold memberships, & mapping routes
Notable Accomplishments:
Handled irate customers extremely well due to my laid back personality, interpersonal attitude, and willingness to cooperate
ACTIVITIES & GENERAL INTERESTS
Currently learning Spanish
Hobbies include long distance running, building computers and ecommerce, reading (especially self help books and business books), skiing, playing the violin, martial arts, and maintaining my Mercedes
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST