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AARON J. GAINES

*** *. **. ***** ********* ● SOUTH BEND, IN 46617 ● 574-***-**** ● **********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Broad industry experience in retail, non-profit and automotive manufacturing for both public and private organizations. Known for integrity, reliability and professionalism. Passionate about enhancing community outreach and relations. Experienced public speaker and presenter. Well-developed problem solving, negotiation, and inter-departmental communication abilities coupled with networking and relationship development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AM GENERAL Mishawaka, Indiana 2006-Present

Assembly plant specializing in the production of Hummer H2 vehicles.

Lead Spot Production Auditor

● Inspect Hummer H2 vehicles at final assembly to maintain quality assurance.

● Data entry for all vehicles audited on a daily basis.

● Send out and report on all defects to upper management on a daily basis.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, HTML, FileMaker Pro and SAP.

MARSHALL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Plymouth, Indiana 1998-2005

A county museum seeking to educate the public with exhibits that interpret and preserve artifacts to provide a better understanding of Marshall County’s history.

Assistant Director

● Assisted patrons with genealogical and historical research using microfilm, documents and photographs.

● Inventoried and organized artifacts and documents using proper conservation methods.

● Handled payroll and assigned jobs for three employees of Real Services, Inc.

● Maintained museum’s website (www.mchistoricalsociety.org) and membership list.

● Wrote and edited museum’s newsletter Museum Musings.

● Successfully organized fundraising auction for facility expansion which raised over $7,000.

● Assigned duties to volunteers on a daily basis.

● Accessioned artifacts onto Deed of Gift forms.

PIER 1 IMPORTS Mishawaka, Indiana 1994-1998

Retail store specializing in imported casual home furnishings and décor.

Sales Associate & Stockroom Coordinator

● Maintained a clean and organized stockroom to provide a regulated method of stock retrieval.

● Assisted customers and truck shipment processing.

● Managed data entry of drop ship confirmation, inventory adjustments, and receipt

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts – History Indiana University at South Bend

Clay High School South Bend, Indiana

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

‘B.A.S.S. Club (‘Bend Area Service, Sports and Social Club)

Executive Committee – Committee Member 2003-2005

Marketing Committee – Co-Chair 2003-2005

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