COREY JOHNSON4 Samantha Drive, Sauget, IL 62206 ♦ C: (618)616-0837 ♦ coreyjohnson.guitar@gmail.com

Enthusiastic, resourceful recent graduate with academic and professional background in marketing. Ability toestablish priorities and meet challenges head-on. Strong project management, digital marketing and customer serviceskills. Computer savvy and experienced with behind the scenes administrative operations.

Microsoft Office Vestmark & Thompson BETAKnowledgeable in Mac systemsAnalytical and critical thinkerFast learner

Ability to Plan, Organize & Process InformationLeaderVersatileGreat Communication SkillsTeam Player

New Accounts Processor/Operations, 09/2016 to CurrentEdward Jones – Maryland Heights, MO

Maintained computer and physical filing systems.Received, screened and routed incoming calls.Provided complete meeting support including preparing materials and taking notes.Handled all incoming business and client requests for information.Entered numerical data into databases in a timely and accurate manner.Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.

Promotions & Administration, 11/2014 to CurrentMandarin Lounge – St. Louis, MO

Created key Internet marketing activities to acquire and retain new clients through social media promotions.Continually provided exceptional service to customers by being friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked the service bar.Displayed friendly, outgoing and energetic behavior to create a warm, fun atmosphere for guests.Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets as requested.Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.

Operations Processor/Contractor, 05/2016 to 07/2016Stifel Nicolaus – St. Louis

Computer coding and processing account information for new Department of Labor Regulations.Received, screened and routed incoming calls.Maintained computer and physical filing systems.

Consumer Banking Assistant, 05/2015 to 05/2016Regions Bank – Collinsville, IL

Data entry and managing customer accounts.Continued education on current banking products and services through marketing & promotions.Organized and removed online banking files no longer in use.Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.Advised clients on mortgage, educational and personal loans.

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Sold cashier's checks, traveler's checks and money orders.Collaborated with designers and the editorial team on marketing materials.

Marketing/ B2B Sales Intern, 11/2014 to 05/2015Express Chem Corporation – St. Louis, MO

Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.Supported the sales team in writing proposals and closing contracts.Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.Maintained computer and physical filing systems.Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.Received, screened and routed incoming calls.

Server, 03/2014 to 03/201554th Street Bar and Grill – Edwardsville

Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completingfinancial transactions for other staff.Quickly recorded transactions in MICROS system to deliver prompt service.Provided friendly and attentive service.Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests.

Social Media Marketing, 05/2012 to 03/2013Bar Lola – St. Louis, MO

Implemented social media strategy and execution, overseeing all social media channels to promote brand andincrease client.Collaborated with designers and the editorial team on marketing materials.Created effective messaging using language, graphics and marketing collateral.

Guitar Instructor/Sales, 01/2012 to 05/2014Zarkie's Music – St. Louis County, MO

Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.Organized and managed concerts, master classes and recordings.Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability.Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.

Musical Instruments Specialist, 06/2010 to 11/2011Best Buy – Fairview Heights, IL

Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store.Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability.Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.Achieved high customer satisfaction for music lessons.Consistently received positive feedback from guests on performance reviews.

Associate of Applied Science: Music Performance, 2012Southwestern Illinois College - BellevilleAssociate of Science: Biology, 2012Southwestern Illinois College - Belleville, ILAssociate of Science: Economics,Southwestern Illinois College - Belleville, IL

Associate's DegreesDean's ListGuitar Ensemble

Bachelor of Science: Marketing & Advertising, 2015Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, IL

Emphasis in social media marketing, marketing research, sports marketing, and digital marketing, search engineoptimization, and affiliated marketing.Participated in guitar ensemble & marketing club.

MBA: Business Administration, Dec 2016Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, IL

Emphasis in finance, production management, operations management and administration.GPA 3.1

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