Objective

 

To diligently work for a company that can provide an opportunity that proves to be challenging, successful and rewarding

Education

 

University of Maryland                            College Park, MD    1996-2000

Major:  B.A. Criminal Justice

Minor: Economics

Computer skills

 

Proficient with Macintoshes and PC’s

 

Knowledgeable in:

Microsoft Office Professional, Word Perfect, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker, Dreamweaver, Quark Express, HTML, Norton Utilities, Netscape, Internet Explorer, and more.

Work experience

 

 

Ben’s Stock Picks………………………………………...2002-

Founder

Ψ      Created stock picking service to assist traders during current bear market

Ψ      Uses technical analysis to help determine future picks

Ψ      Maintains website daily (http://www.geocities.com/Thunder585)

Ψ      Approximately 70% of picks are profitable

Ψ      Currently averaging over a 3% gain per pick

Ψ      Used marketing techniques to get ranked first in Yahoo under “best stock picks”

Ψ      Assists customers with a variety of questions

Fitzgerald Automall………………………………………2001-2002

Internet Sales Specialist

Ψ      communicated with internet leads to assist in purchase of new and used cars

Ψ      consistently sold over 10 cars a month

Ψ      had highest appointment to lead ratio

Ψ      sold vehicles to over 70% of customers who came to visit dealership

Ψ      instrumental in developing proprietary software which helped manage leads better and improved sales

Ψ      covered for co-workers in times of need

Ψ      passed child certification course and assisted parents with installing child safety seats

Morningstar  Corporation………………………………...2001

Webpage Designer (contractual)

Ψ      responsible for renovating webpage (http://www.morningstarcorp.com)

Ψ      communicated with boss through email and phone to help voice opinions and keep up to date.

 

 

NRI Staffing………………...……………………………..2001

Temp

Ψ      worked on a temporary basis for different firms

Ψ      finished three week long domain name registration project for Optiglobe Communications in 1 ½ weeks

Ψ      found new ways to register domain names at a faster pace

 

 

Shuttle-UM Transit System………………...……………..1997-2000

Graphics Specialist (1998-2000)

Ψ      responsible for a printing budget surpassing $20,000

Ψ      designed and oversaw production of schedules for 13 routes

Ψ      conducted negotiations which resulted in considerably lower printing costs

Ψ      created various flyers and art work that were displayed to over 30,000 people

Ψ      collaborated with managers in the development of routes

Ψ      assisted drivers with routes by creating driver packets

Ψ      maintained and improved webpage (http://www.umd.edu/shuttle)

Ψ      devised schedule ordering system

Ψ      created employee of the month program

Ψ      worked with members from different campus organizations to create guidelines for campus websites

Ψ      interviewed and trained eventual replacement in use of graphics software, system policies, and job related tasks

Driver (1997-2000)

Ψ      responsible for up to 55 passengers during runs of different routes

Ψ      successfully managed difficult situations with unruly passengers with care

Ψ      assisted in driving uncovered shifts during times of need

Ψ      communicated information to passengers in a customer friendly way

Ψ      helped newer drivers to deal with various unexpected situations that developed

             Awards:

             * won Exemplary Performance award 1/99, 8/99, 1/00, 8/00

             * won Employee of the Month award 5/99

             * won safe driving awards several times

             * won Exemplary on-time Performance awards 1/00, 8/00

 

B^2 Networks………………………………...........................Summer 1999

Sales Assistant

Ψ      sold DSL and internet services through the internet and on the phone to prospective clients

Ψ      developed affiliate program to boost revenues

Ψ      devised marketing plan for president of company

Ψ      assisted with webpage design

Ψ      found ways to increase effectiveness of cold calling and emails

 

Merrill Lynch……………………………….............................Summer 1998

Intern

Ψ      assisted in marketing senior financial analyst’s services

Ψ      created and mailed seminar brochures

 

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