James K.

Marren
Kmarren54@gmail.com 847-508-9129 1146 Hoffman Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________ Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois Bachelor of Science in Journalism, May 2012 Specialization: Advertising/Integrated Marketing Communication Minor: History Relevant Coursework: Copywriting WWW Publishing Advertising Media Advertising/IMC Campaigns Marketing Management Mass Communication Research Social Issues and Advertising Interactive Advertising/IMC Public Relations ______________________________ October 2009-Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________ Bed Bath & Beyond, Carbondale, Illinois; Skokie, Illinois

Sales Associate; Receiving Lead Check in all merchandise from vendors and third party delivery companies Process ordering manifests Promote special events Place internet orders Build relationships and business with bridal couples while constructing their registry list Assist with merchandising which benefit customer browsing and managerial product ordering Sassy Sommelier Web Development Update website Keep consumers informed on future events with social media Morningfields Deli & Grocery Sales Associate, Delivery Replenished 1,000-3,000 products weekly to multiple departments Filed and coordinated inventory lists for 1,000 items weekly Set up and broke down dining area Picked up and delivered store products and catering orders Maintained business relationships for future ordering opportunities August 2011-Present

May 2008-August 2008

TECHNICAL SKILLS_________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver Google AdWords, Google Analytics, MRI Data Analysis Fluent in MAC and PC systems HONORS & ACTIVITIES SIU Deans List ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Alpha Tau Omega Executive Council American Advertising Federation

REFERENCES___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Available upon request