KEVIN T. JAQUITH

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QUALIFICATIONS BRIEF

Career Target: Innovative and intuitive professional prepared to excel in the field of advertising with a concentration on integrated marketing communications, business development and media planning.

Leadership Qualities: Gained experience while working in teams in various marketing courses by learning how to lead effectively and fairly. Organized meetings and communications of team members to ensure project requirements were completed before the deadline.

Communication Attributes: Articulate and experienced public speaker that is able to convey information to the target audience in an efficient and concise manner. Ability to write effectively while explaining complex processes by using clear and concise language.

Entrepreneurial Spirit: Funded educational expenses by starting an online used textbook business. Developed an eBay store for Cellular Services selling used cell phones & accessories to increase revenue.

Technical Proficiencies: Presented marketing plan using PowerPoint, produced financial statements with Excel, analyzed market research data utilizing SPSS software, created Access database for promotional campaign, and developed an advertising campaign using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 8/11/2007
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Major: Marketing Major GPA:3.9 Member, American Marketing Association 2006-2007
College of Business Administration Dean’s List: Fall 2006, Spring & Summer 2007

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EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Retail Sales Representative (concurrent with education)
Verizon Wireless, Tampa, Florida 2005-2006

  • Increased sales by 15% in 2005 by improving customer retention rates and referrals.
  • Exceeded quota of 36 new activations for 4 consecutive months.
  • Increased sales of value-added features by 33% over a 6 month period.
  • Attended 3 weeks of Verizon sales training which focused on relationship selling techniques.


Retail Sales Consultant (concurrent with education)
Alltel Cellular Services, Tampa, Florida 2003-2005

  • Developed Access CRM database which led to an increase in 2005 sales by 13%.
  • Focused on cross-selling merchandise which led to a 21% increase in cash flow.
  • Implemented a marketing campaign targeting local businesses and gained 9 accounts for 2005.
  • Designed promotional materials using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for local publications.


Job Site Manager (summer business opportunity for college students)
College Pro Home Painters, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 2003

  • Spearheaded campus recruiting campaign & training of painters while reducing costs by 11%.
  • Ensured worker safety and home owner satisfaction by addressing issues immediately.
  • Collaborated on a direct mail & print campaign which added 3 additional summer projects.