DEREK C. SMITH 15108 Summer Wood Lane/ Alpharetta, GA 30005 / (251)-362-2114 / dcsmith7@memphis.

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OBJECTIVE:

Dedicated executive seeking a career field to enhance skills to create, communicate, and evaluate information to build awareness for the success, profitability, and longevity of an organization and its stakeholders. Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Journalism, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN Classification: Senior Graduation: May 2013 Intern/University of Memphis Athletic Marketing Assistant, January 2012May 2012 Planning and executing promotional activities at various athletic events at FedExForum Research for marketing ideas for future University of Memphis home events Promote fun friendly fan environment Sprint/Technical/Sales Consultant, Memphis, TN, June 2012 April 2013 Gaining knowledge of business operations (Advertising, selling, customer relations) Demonstrating ability to interact with customers from diverse cultures and backgrounds Receiving exemplary ratings on all performance evaluations, cited for excellence in motivation, teamwork, and reliability Hands on Experience Strategically planned and organized a media plan book for Glidden paint Developed and implemented advertising strategies for Glidden paint Pitched advertising presentation for Glidden paint at the 2013 National Advertising Competition

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Excellent Leadership Abilities, Communicate well with others, Excellent Speaker, Knowledgeable with computer operating systems

ACTIVITIES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND AWARDS:

American Advertising Federation Most Promising Minority Student Scholarship (Only 13 were chosen in the U.S.) University Of Memphis Football Team (Leadership Counsel) Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated University of Memphis Football Teams SAAC Campus Representative 2010 Rex Dockery Award for Highest GPA of Freshman Football Players Presentation team for the 2013 National Advertising Competition Deans List Fall 2009 University Of Memphis C-USA Commissioners Honor Roll for 2009-2010 University of Memphis MILE Leadership Organization Inducted into 3.0 Club 2009-2010 University Of Memphis Attended Leadership Conference, October 2010, Orlando, Florida Conecuh Mens Club (County Mentoring Involvement) Community Business Youth Council (Community Mentoring Involvement)