Marketing and Business Development – Newberry Tanks and Equipment LLC      Sept. 2017- Present                                                             

·        Handled logistics and planning for tradeshows and conferences

·        Attended tradeshows as an exhibitor to find new sales leads and build existing relationships

·        Researched sales leads through databases like Construct Connect Insight and Thomasnet

·        Handled sales calls for both new customers and existing accounts

·        Coordinated development of the current logo and company tag line

·        Coordinated the development and utilization of marketing materials including product flyers, Mailchimp email campaign templates, promotional materials, advertisements, and business cards

·        Managed company social media accounts

·        Managed General Services Administration sales and marketing efforts, including researching and contacting procurement officers and handling government sales

·        Uploaded products to the company e-store and formatted product descriptions

·        Managed search engine optimization for the e-store

·        Adjusted pricing and added new products to our internal parts catalogue using Sage 100

·        Assembled tank packages by installing pumps, vents, gauges, and other equipment on tanks prior to shipment

International Trade Specialist Intern- United States Department of Commerce            June-August 2016                                                              

·        Planned, developed, and implemented export programs and strategies for US companies

·        Provided information on US Department of Commerce and other US government programs to support expanding trade

·        Assisted US companies in identifying and exploring export opportunities in overseas markets.

·        Responded to requests for information on market conditions, trade opportunities, and problems affecting trade in the region.

·        Analyzed trade statistics and contribute to market research efforts.

·        Prepared summaries, articles, and short reports on current trade issues and cybersecurity.

Employee- Casanova’s Lawn Service                                                     Summer 2015

·        I operated a variety of mechanical and manual equipment to maintain private properties

·        Helped to service and maintain equipment before and after use

Orderly- Mississippi Reproductive Medicine                                     Summers of 2013-2014

·        Entered patient data into the medical filing system

·        Obtained vital health statistics and updated changes in medical history

·        Cleaned examination rooms and the equipment

·        Ordered and stocked medical supplies

·        Transported biologic and genetic material to labs in the area for analysis

Camp Counsellor – Camp Caritas                                                               Summer 2011

·        Ran an activities center in a camp for underprivileged youths in the Jackson-Metro area

·        Was a daily team leader for a group of young men, supervising them during meals, religious services, and in between activity periods.

Rhodes College, Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, expected May 2017

·        Major GPA: 3.0/ 4.0

·        Relevant Courses- The World Since 1945, Population and National Security, International Relations Theories, Modern Islamic Thought, Chinese 101-202, Comparative Politics of China 

·        Skills:

- Intermediate proficiency on Mandarin, written and spoken

- Intermediate skills in research and data collation on foreign market research for the purpose of identifying potential markets for a particular market or service