CAREER SUMMARY

Dedicated professional with three years of experience in the consumer products industry; strong background in research and analysis, both quantitative and qualitative; extensive leadership experience, strong time management and prioritization skills; interested in consulting, investment management, banking and personal finance.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration

Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University
Expected Graduation Date: Jun 2012. GPA: 3.53

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, International Studies

Brigham Young University – Idaho, Graduated in Dec. 2009 GPA: 3.9

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

<tbody> <tr> <td width="242">Analytical Thinking<br /> Top-Down Problem Solving</td> <td width="242">Relationship Management<br /> Results-Oriented Approach</td> <td width="242">Long-Term Planning<br /> Team Building</td> </tr> </tbody>

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant, Utah State University Sept 2011 - Current

• Worked as writer and editorial assistant for executive-in-residence law professor
• Abridged legal memorandums, researched landmark judicial cases in the American legal system
• Implemented research in publication of law textbook for use in university business law courses

Business Development Specialist, Melaleuca. Inc. Oct 2007 – Apr 2011

• Trained independent sales consultants to improve marketing and sales strategies
• Conducted market research to identify and penetrate new clientele markets
• Developed custom sales plans and monthly progress benchmarks for 75+ consultants
• Training resulted in record companywide sales of $1 billion for 2011

Research/Analyst, Human Rights Without Frontiers, International (Brussels, Belgium) Sept 2009 – Dec 2009

• Created framework of recommendations for political change in 10 countries of Central Asia
• Researched current events, analyzed evolution of Eastern European and Central Asian political regimes
• Presented research to European Council and Commission for implementation and consideration

Congressional Intern, U.S. House of Representatives Jan 2009 – Apr 2009

• Served as administrative liaison for the congressman
• Maintained database of constituent concerns and opinions, responded to concerns by mail and phone
• Provided public transparency about the Congressman’s agenda, resulting in his re-election to 7th term
  
  

MBA PROJECTS

Marketing Consultant, Coral Sun Airways Jan 2012 – Apr 2012

• Worked as project leader for international marketing campaign for company based in Marshall Islands
• Developed marketing plan by identifying target markets, channels and campaign launch methods
• Launched campaign which increased traffic in Marshall Islands and U.S. on the airline

Market Research Specialist, Extreme Computers Sept 2011 – Dec 2011

• Conducted market research via surveys to identify and penetrate target market more cost-effectively