March 27, 2008

Objective
To obtain a full-time entry-level position in marketing upon graduation from Louisiana State University.

Education
Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA May 2008
(Degree in Progress)
Bachelor of Science, Psychology GPA: 2.8
Minor, Business Administration/Marketing

Other Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH), Honolulu, HI Summer 2006
University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL), Lafayette, LA Summer 2005

Research

Thinking and Decision Making Experimental Research, LSU January 2007 - May 2007
Conducted experiments under the supervision of Dr. Sean Lane in the Department of Psychology in a cognitive laboratory.

Industrial/Organizational Psychological Research, LSU August 2006 - December 2006
Worked with Dr. Tracey Rizzuto in the Department of Psychology to compile research for Dr. Rizzuto's study.

Experience

Sales & Marketing Intern, Camco Political Consulting Firm, Baton Rouge May 2007 - January 2008
Worked with a Political Strategy Consultant in developing plans, preparing and training candidates, fundraising planning, and overall election strategy. In addition to political consulting, worked closely with media communications, including campaign imagery, print media, broadcast media communications, direct mail communications, and internet and online media services.

Assistant Director of Programming, Student Government, LSU May 2006 - April 2007

Assisted and worked with students, faculty, and staff on the university's programs. Managed and budgeted expenses for programs such as a LSU Football bus trip with 300 students and Chats with the Chancellor. Prepared and compiled documents for future executive staff administrations. Worked closely with different executive departments to ensure quality programs for the students. Performed daily business operations in office such as filing, answering the telephone, and other clerical duties.

Residential College Resident Assistant, Dept. of Residential Life, LSU August 2005 - May 2006
Supervised Herget Hall residents to build an environment supporting the academic mission and objectives of the residential college and to create a positive community experience for residents. Served as a communication link between the residents of the floor, the Department of Residential Life, and the Residential College Faculty. Prepared transition documents and resolved issues with residents.

Other Experience
Louisiana Mission Hope Staff, Hurricane Katrina Relief Volunteer Coordinator Spring/Summer 2006
Vector Marketing Corporation, Sales Intern Fall 2004

Involvement

S.T.R.I.P.E.S. Executive Staff Member (Event Coordinator), LSU Ambassadors (Associate Chair), Up â€^~Til Dawn St. Jude Children's Hospital Fundraising Program (Team Captain), LSU Rotaract Club (Community Service Director), Intramural Sports, Alternative Service Break, Faith, Peace, and Justice Committee, Christ the King Catholic Center Pastoral Council, S.T.R.I.P.E.S. Student Leader, Students on Target, Eucharistic Minister, Student Government Freshman Executive Committee, College Republicans, 2007 Lagniappe Leadership Conference, Tiger Athletic Foundation Collegiate Club, Race for the Cure (Team Captain)

Honors
TOPS Scholarship, Dean's List, 2007 LSU Mardi Gras Mambo Court, 2007 Outstanding Student Government Executive Department, LSU Homecoming Court Top 15, Leadership LSU Class of 2008

References Chad Melder, CEO and Founder, Camco Political Consulting Firm
8211 Goodwood Blvd. Suite F-2, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
(225) 922-7077
chad@camcoconsulting.com

Darrell Ray, Associate Dean of Students, Center for Student Leadership & Involvement, LSU
113 Johnston Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-7357
dcray5@lsu.edu

Thomas Karam, Instructor, E. J. Ourso College of Business, Department of Marketing, LSU
3122 Patrick Taylor Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-5741
tkaram@lsu.edu

Kelli Weber, Assistant Director, Office of Orientation, LSU
116 Wetland Resources Building, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803
225-578-2634 ksteve7@lsu.edu