Matt John

847-346-5816

Matt.R.John@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To have an opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience from an internship or full-time

position in direct marketing, database marketing, and/or integrated marketing communications.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Marketing May 2009

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL Overall GPA: 3.61/4.0

COURSE WORK

· Integrated Marketing Communications

· Principles of Selling

· Marketing Research

· Direct Marketing

· Internet Marketing

· Database Marketing

SKILLS

Computer: MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,

Certifications: First Aid and CPR

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Algonquin, IL, September 2006 - August 2007

· Delivered satisfactory customer service by hand building bicycles for customers

· Regulated and assured inventory using scanning devices 3 to 4 times a week

· Designed department layouts by systematizing merchandise and fitness equipment

· Directed fitness department by training new employees on delivering sales presentations and procedures

Merchandise Sales, Circuit City, Crystal Lake, IL, September 2004 – May 2005

· Concluded plans for merchandise organizing and shelf space

· Alphabetized products such as CDs, DVDs, and video games

· Assisted customers with merchandise selection and sold after sale service plans

ACHIEVEMENTS

· Member of Northern Illinois University Marketing Honors Society

· Member of National Dean’s List 2005-2009

· Awarded CareerBuilder.com Interactive Marketing Scholarship