Dris Stephen
Objective: To secure a full-time position as an junior account executive with an established public relations
or integrated communications agency or department.
- Basic Marketing
- Professional Writing, Technical Writing, and Advanced Technical Writing
- Public Relations Research, Writing, and Design
Employment |
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| Gap Outlet—Ellenton, FL | 3/2008—Present |
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| Sales Associate |
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- Ensure an outstanding customer shopping experience and maximize sales
- Assist with inventory processing and merchandising as required
| PACE Center for Girls—Bradenton, FL | 10/2009—Present |
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| Substitute Teacher |
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- Assume role of specialized classroom instructor as needed
| Manatee County School District—Bradenton, FL | 08/2006—Present |
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| Substitute Teacher |
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- Assume role of classroom instructor as needed
| WEDU (PBS)—Tampa, FL | 08/2008—12/2008 |
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| Communications Intern |
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- Researched, wrote and edited content for local media releases and weekly e-newsletter
- Initiated and benchmarked WEDU social media initiative
- Contributed to planning, promotion, execution and evaluation of major fundraising events
- Directed volunteer efforts for ongoing fundraising and development projects
| Nike Factory Store—Ellenton, FL | 02/2006—03/2008 |
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| Store Lead (Assistant Department Manager) |
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- Trained and supervised 5-10 member department staff
- Created, edited and published monthly in-house newsletter
- Managed merchandising and sales of $1.1 million department inventory
- Ensure an outstanding customer shopping experience and maximize sales
- Assist with inventory processing and merchandising as required
| Gaylord Palms Resort—Kissimmee, FL | 08/2005—02/2006 |
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| Guest Services Agent (Third Shift) |
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- Greeted guests and performed registration procedures
- Addressed all guest needs and concerns, in person or via telephone (CID operator)
- Performed other administrative, bell service and concierge tasks as required
| U.S. Marine Corps—Camp Pendleton, CA | 12/1999—01/2004 |
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| Field Artillery Operations Specialist |
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- Assisted with operations planning and preparation
- Performed specialized functions resulting in accurate and timely target engagement
- Provided security, transportation and administrative support as directed
Skills |
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| Experienced with MS Office applications |
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
| Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite applications |
- InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
| Familiar with New Media applications for social media / marketing and archival |
- RSS, Twitter, Blogger, Facebook, Photobucket, Flickr, Delicious, imeem
| Knowledge of Web page design and basic HTML and CSS |