James Edward
Russell, Jr.
Current Address:
Permanent Address:
2450 Ramble Road 1026
Glendale Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Galax, VA 24333
(540) 552-8353
(540) 236-8040
jrussell@vt.edu
OBJECTIVE To
obtain an Intern position in the Marketing department of a major corporation.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management, May 2003
Minor in Psychology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University. Blacksburg, VA
Overall
GPA 3.3/4.0
In
Major GPA 3.67/4.0
100% of education financed through working
full time during school.
Sept 2000-May 2001 Sales Representative, Henebry’s Jewelers, Christiansburg, VA 24073
May 2000-August 2000 Larry’s
Homes, Galax, VA 24333
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Present merchandise to interested consumers.
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Obtain business from first time buyers.
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Ensure satisfaction after purchase is made.
June 1998- January 2000 Manager, Shoney’s, Hillsville, VA 24330
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Responsible for maintaining a positive image in the community through
company sponsored service projects.
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Made schedules and maintained safe work environment for 35-40 employees.
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Calculated payroll weekly and continuously kept cost at absolute minimum.
November 1998- Present Independent Business
Owner, Amway Corporation
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Make contacts with potential clients and set up appointments.
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Assess the needs of each client and show them products that may interest
them.
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Place orders for each client and upon receipt deliver the products to the
client.
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Continue to maintain contact with past clients, taking their orders and
showing them new products, and screening new clients for future business.
EXTRACURRICULAR President Tau Kappa Epsilon
International Fraternity
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Improved Public Relations throughout all
environments.
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Restructured Membership Quality Board.
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Increased membership by 200% in one year.
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Organized record keeping procedures to
facilitate recruitment.
AWARDS Dean’s List Spring and Fall 2000,
Spring 2001
Top Teke for the
Year 2000, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Henry and Christine Maddox ’33 Memorial
Scholarship 2000-2001
References are available upon request