512 Grove Avenue

Raleigh, NC 27067

Jordan Garrison

704-830-7810
jmgarris@ncsu.edu

PROFILE & OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time Marketing or Supply Chain position in Charlotte, N.C. for the summer of
2017. Known for effective leadership, strong communication skills, and efficient problem solving.
Enjoy working with a team in a creative business environment with opportunities to grow and
learn.
EDUCATION
B.S in Business Administration, Major - Marketing, Minor - Spanish
3.84/4.0 GPA
North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh, NC

May 2017

HONORS & AWARDS

Deans List, NCSU, 2013 present
Duke Energy Scholar, NCSU, 2013 present
LANGUAGE
Spanish IV (Able to professionally converse in Spanish)
EXPERIENCE
Marketing Intern, My Hot Lunchbox, Apex, NC, January 2016 present
Diversified the companys offerings by extending the list of potential vendors in any given
area as well as building relationships with existing vendors and thereby increasing variety on
set menus.
Utilized marketing experience on a team of competitive-minded professionals, reaching out
to potential clients while also retaining existing clients through excellent customer service.
Managed the companys Facebook account in a deadline-driven environment and worked to
extend the companys social media outreach through the utilization of analytical skills,
increasing followers from 50 to 100 in my first two months with the company.
Operations Intern, Target Regional Distribution Center, Newton, NC, May 2015 August 2015
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills as a manager in the inbound department,
encouraging 20 team members to hit 100% productivity on a daily basis.
Improved quality throughout the warehouse by increasing housekeeping measures and
encouraging accountability among team members and fellow supervisors.
Walked the warehouse daily, accessing all levels and areas of the facility in order to ensure
that parts and people were performing their job and being at least 90% productive.
Assistant Teacher, Rhondas School of Dance, Lucia, NC, September 2011 May 2013
Utilized high-energy personality and interpersonal skills to teach dance to a group of 15
children ages 1117, thereby developing their technical skills and improving their self-image.
Served as an assistant to the owner during studio performances, competitions, and recitals,
providing backstage help with hair, makeup, and costuming and managing any conflict that
might arise among dancers. As a result, performances ran 100% on time.
Mentored 15 girls on the junior competition team as an assistant teacher and accompanied
them to competitions, using excellent communications skills to provide feedback and
motivation before and after each performance.

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Hostess/Waitress, Sports Page Food & Spirits, Denver, NC, December 2009 August 2014
Trained three employees to run the cash register and take customer orders in an efficient
manner.
Implemented a system allowing customers to pay at the table, making service up to 10
minutes faster and increasing customer satisfaction and overall customer service by 20%.
Worked cross-functionally across departments with managers, chefs, and bus boys to make
sure the restaurant ran efficiently as possible during high volume times.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

First Baptist Church, Clothing Ministry, Raleigh, NC, December 2015 present
Military Exposition, Operation Coming Home, Raleigh, NC, September 2015
Toys for Little Troops, Operation Coming Home, Raleigh, NC, December 2014

ORGANIZATIONS
Captain, NC State Dance Team, NCSU, 2016 present
Led a team of 35 young women throughout football and basketball season.
Offered innovative ideas for increasing efficiency at practice and performances.
Increased team morale and inspired confidence in younger dancers by displaying strong
work ethic and an unceasing positive attitude.
Volunatrios Ahora en Raleigh (VOLAR), NCSU, 2015 present
Served as a translator during parent-teacher conference nights at various schools, helping to
bridge the cultural gap between Spanish speaking parents and teachers in the school.
Operated the clothing ministry at First Baptist Church in downtown Raleigh, helping the
homeless in the Raleigh community pick out clothing and other necessities.
University Scholars Program, NCSU, 2013 present
Participated in various outings with the program, gaining cultural perspective and enhancing
my knowledge base.
Fundraising Chair, NC State Dance Team, NCSU, 2013 2016
Organized four dance clinics for young dancers over the span of three years, bringing in
approximately $4,000 each time.
Collaborated with coaches and teammates to design creative and exciting fundraisers in
Raleigh and surrounding areas.
Coordinated with t-shirt supplier to ensure that 100 plus dancers had the adequate uniform
on performance day.