SHANNON M. MARTIN

Address: 2/14A New Ecclestone Road, Riverside,Tas,7250; Mobile: 0490 039 168; Email: shanm08@vt.edu

LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/shannon-martin/35/632/437

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES

After graduating from University (located in Virginia, USA) in 2012, I was presented with the opportunity to move to Launceston, Tasmania. I saw this opportunity as an exciting start to my post-student life and as an adventure that would present me with life-changing work experiences as well as benefit my personal life. Now that I’m here, I’m seeking a part-time or contracted position that will allow me to cultivate the skills I already possess or expose me to new skills in which I can develop for my future endeavours. I am looking for an environment in which I will be able to grow as an independent worker, but also be seen as an asset to my company’s work team. I wish to utilise my excellent communication skills, my personable and outgoing personality, and my training in marketing management to benefit the company and to grow as an individual.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Self-motivated and hard-working Driven towards success Innovative thinker with a creative

background and open mind Ability to relate to others Good interpersonal skills Constructive team member Friendly and optimistic Passionate and committed to her

projects and endeavors Excellent communication and

presentation skills (including public speaking)

Experience with brain-storming successful marketing/advertising tactics

Highly articulate with words for writing both creatively and analytically

Currently have Work and Holiday Visa

Excellent sales representative Natural leader with past experience

in directing a group High level of analytical and

technical ability Trained in marketing research Skilled in making creative and

interesting presentations Previously created a mock-ad for

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Photography skills in both digital

and film photography (as well as some editing abilities)

Array of computer skills including: MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel, MS Windows 7, Quickbooks, Photoshop, and Prezi.com

Currently holds full Australian driver’s license

EDUCATION

Tertiary Education:Virginia Tech, Pamplin College of Business – Blacksburg, Virginia, USA August 2008 - May 2012

Bachelor of Science in Marketing ManagementHeld distinction average throughout degree, GPA: 6.0

Secondary Education:Midlothian High School – Midlothian, VA, USASeptember 2004 – June 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CPM Australia (Oral B Brand Ambassador) – Launceston, TasmaniaMarch 2013 – June 2013

Responsible for representing the Oral B brand in various retail stores (such as Coles) Responsible for knowing the all product’s and each products’ specific benefits Customer interaction – must engage the customer in an approachable manner, educate the customer about

the main product as well as substitute products, and make as many Oral B sales as possible In-store demonstrations – must be able to solely complete an in-store demonstration and be able to explain

the process and results to customers

Launceston Toyota (Temporary Receptionist hired through Searson Buck) – Launceston, TasmaniaJanuary 29, 2013 – February 5, 2013

Responsible for answering the phone in a friendly manner, answering customer enquiries, and directing customers’ calls to the appropriate location via switchboard operations

Computer skills – forwarding and maintaining emails, entering data into spreadsheets, and composing emails

Responsible for the appropriate filing of different documents upon arrival to my desk Responsible for interacting with customers, maximizing customer comfort (by offering coffee, tea or

water), and making sure they’re helped in a timely manner but the appropriate staff member. Responsible for company mail – this includes packaging mail into the appropriate envelopes, addressing,

stamping, and delivering to the post box after leaving the office

Always There Pet Care (Receptionist/Pet Care Associate) – Falls Church, Virginia, USAJune 2012 – October 2012

Responsible for the feeding, bathing, giving medications, and caring of dogs and cats. Phone manner – including answering customer’s questions or concerns and making calls to customers. Interaction with customers upon dropping off and picking up their pets.

Virginia Tourism Corporation (Partnership Marketing/Advertising Intern) – Richmond, Virginia, USAJune 2011 – August 2011

Direct work on the "Virginia is for Lovers" campaign for 2012. Responsible for the research of our partnership brand, Lomography, Inc. Introduction of Lomography, Inc. to all VTC staff members. Quick learning of the presentation software “Prezi” to create meaningful presentations Assisted in the creation of VTC's first educational online seminar. Travelled to Patrick County to assist with VTC's "help desk". Analysis of Virginia's tourism plan in comparison to other states' plans

Peak Experience/Passages Adventure Camp (Rock Climbing Counsellor) – Midlothian, Virginia, USAMarch 2005 – September 2007

Responsible for the all-day care of small groups of children, with little assistance from other counsellors. Taught children to rock climb, belay, rappel, zip line, tie important knots, and enforce safety skills. Skills learned: leadership, team-building, responsibility for others, constructive criticism, and discipline.

Abercrombie & Fitch (Brand Representative/Retail Assistant) – Short Pump, VirginiaApril 2007 – August 2007

Responsible for maintaining the store's neat and clean appearance while looking presentable in order to properly represent the A&F brand and helping consumers with their wants and needs while shopping.

Responsible for the cash register (handling money exchanges), organisation and presentation of products, maintaining a friendly demeanour while helping customers, dressing room security, and theft prevention.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

RSPCA Tasmania, Cattery Volunteer March 2013 – Present Million Paws Walk (5k participant)

Chi Omega Fraternity, Member, Virginia Tech 2010-2012(Currently an alumni member since May 2012)

Organisation/participation in Chi Omega philanthropy events to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Participant in multiple philanthropy events to support other Greek organisation and their charities. Chi Omega photographer for Bid Day 2012 and other sorority events. Active team member for Chi Omega in multiple intramural sports. Dance participant, choreographer, and instructor for multiple events/competitions. Sisterhood Committee member in 2011. Volunteer Events: Relay for Life, The Big Event at Virginia Tech, Greeks Giving Back at Virginia Tech,

Walk for Wishes to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Humane Society.

Mu Kappa Tau, Member, Virginia Tech 2009 – 2011Intramural Tennis Singles, Participant, Virginia Tech 2008 – 2011Dean's List Recognition, Virginia Tech 2008 – 2010Contemporary Dance Ensemble, Associate Member, Virginia Tech 2008 – 2009National Honour Society, Member, MHS 2007 – 2008Midlothian High School Dance Team, Member/Senior Co-Captain, MHS 2005 – 2008

“YOU MUST BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD.” – MAHATMA GANDHI