Job Hunting
I keep thinking today I will write about my trip to the US.....
But I keep finding reasons not to. Today's reason is job hunting. I vow to apply for at least one job today. This is my CV in it's current form. I am wanting to go into pharmaceutical research as a Clinical Research Assistant/Associate. I really really want to do this. I have applied for two positions already but I am feeling the pressure that I need to find a job now. So I am looking at other stuff. Everything is brand marketing (which I am FAB at) and so far all for products I personally use (top end head phones and beer). But it's just not exactly what I think I want to do forever and ever. If I have to go back into marketing couldn't it be at least for something fun like video games?!?!
* Note for US readers. A CV is very different from a resume.
I have also done my outline a bit differently since I have been unemployed for two years and wanted to hide the big fat hole in my employment history. My cover/introduction letter explains that it was because of my move to DK and the birth of Patrick.
Any suggestions to help make this better are welcomed. And if you think a different format would work better for me fire away!
Personal Statement
I am seeking a position that will provide new challenges and learning experiences. I want to be able to combine my work experience with my academic background in the sciences. I am self motivated, very organized, and have great communication skills.
Business Management
Personnel Management
Consumer Marketing
Event Planning and Management
Experience
Pic-A-Book. Spartanburg, SC. May 2004 - May 2006
Store Manager.
Red Bull North America. Greenville, SC. June 2002 - October 2004
Mobile Energy Team.
Mosaic Sales Solutions. Upstate, SC. November 2003 - May 2004
Xbox and Microsoft Retail Field Representative.
Blockbuster Video Big Game Promotion. October 2003 - November 2003
Mobile Team Manager.
Swallow This! Magazine. Spartanburg, SC. January 2003 - January 2005.
Publisher and writer.
Spartanburg Herald Journal. Spartanburg, SC. August 2002 - September 2003
Music Writer and Columnist.
Magnolia Street Pub. Spartanburg, SC. March 2000 - May 2002
Talent Buyer and bar manager.
Education
University of South Carolina Spartanburg
B. Sc. Biology 1997
Honors and Organizations
Delta Zeta Sorority
National Beta Club
Civitan International
Special Olympics Volunteer
Spring Fling Festival Volunteer
Carnivore Preservation Trust Volunteer
But I keep finding reasons not to. Today's reason is job hunting. I vow to apply for at least one job today. This is my CV in it's current form. I am wanting to go into pharmaceutical research as a Clinical Research Assistant/Associate. I really really want to do this. I have applied for two positions already but I am feeling the pressure that I need to find a job now. So I am looking at other stuff. Everything is brand marketing (which I am FAB at) and so far all for products I personally use (top end head phones and beer). But it's just not exactly what I think I want to do forever and ever. If I have to go back into marketing couldn't it be at least for something fun like video games?!?!
* Note for US readers. A CV is very different from a resume.
I have also done my outline a bit differently since I have been unemployed for two years and wanted to hide the big fat hole in my employment history. My cover/introduction letter explains that it was because of my move to DK and the birth of Patrick.
Any suggestions to help make this better are welcomed. And if you think a different format would work better for me fire away!
Personal Statement
I am seeking a position that will provide new challenges and learning experiences. I want to be able to combine my work experience with my academic background in the sciences. I am self motivated, very organized, and have great communication skills.
Business Management
Payroll, business banking, accounting, and accounts payable and receivable.
Ordering and inventory control.
Advanced knowledge of Quickbooks accounting software.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows products.
Working with project budgets and developing creative ways to stay within a budget.
Personnel Management
Managed teams of 6-15 employees in retail, mobile, and customer service environments.
Responsible for advertising vacancies, conducting interviews and background checks, hiring and contract negotiations.
Extensive experience in employee training.
Supervised employees on a daily basis.
Consumer Marketing
Member of a mobile marketing team that interacted with consumers to sample a product and educate them about the product's benefits.
Responsible for driving and maintaining several branded vehicles.
In store merchandising and display design.
Product education training with store employees.
Event Planning and Management
Red Bull Energy Drink Soundcheck. Conceptualized, planned, and executed a music showcase for bands with national record labels and producers.
Spring Fling. Coordinated a committee that was responsible for programming five stages for a three day music and arts festival in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Hired bands, negotiated contracts, and managed catering and hospitality.
Blockbuster Video Game Tournament. Worked with a team to set up and promote a weekly mobile video gaming tournament.
Burn Fest. Two day 30 band music festival. I conceptualized, planned, and promoted the festival.
Experience
Pic-A-Book. Spartanburg, SC. May 2004 - May 2006
Store Manager.
Red Bull North America. Greenville, SC. June 2002 - October 2004
Mobile Energy Team.
Mosaic Sales Solutions. Upstate, SC. November 2003 - May 2004
Xbox and Microsoft Retail Field Representative.
Blockbuster Video Big Game Promotion. October 2003 - November 2003
Mobile Team Manager.
Swallow This! Magazine. Spartanburg, SC. January 2003 - January 2005.
Publisher and writer.
Spartanburg Herald Journal. Spartanburg, SC. August 2002 - September 2003
Music Writer and Columnist.
Magnolia Street Pub. Spartanburg, SC. March 2000 - May 2002
Talent Buyer and bar manager.
Education
University of South Carolina Spartanburg
B. Sc. Biology 1997
Honors and Organizations
Delta Zeta Sorority
National Beta Club
Civitan International
Special Olympics Volunteer
Spring Fling Festival Volunteer
Carnivore Preservation Trust Volunteer