1. CHRISTIAN ROBERT SHELTON
1502 W Chase Ave, #1
Chicago, Illinois 60626
(312) 218-2040
crshelton98@icloud.com
Linkedin.com/in/christianshelton
“Whether you think you can or
think you can’t, you’re right.”
~ Henry Ford
COMPETENCIES
Team Building
Research Tools
Customer Service
Project Management
Creative Persuasive Writing
Efficiency Development
Event Coordination
Public Presenting
Networking
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
Adventurous
Persuasive
Innovative
Engaging
Catalyst
Curious
Inspiring
Analytical
Energizing
Socially-intuitive visionary with a passion for generating creative solutions using
analytical reasoning and uncommon sense approaches to achieve objectives
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, College of Arts and Sciences
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), Chicago, Illinois 2013
• Majors: Economics and History
• Related Coursework: Micro/Macroeconomics, Money and Banking, Statistics, Behavioral Economics,
International Economics, Environmental Economics, Emerging Capitalism, Psychology of Education,
Teaching Literacy, Classroom Management, Clinical Teaching Experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Management
• Organized and created agenda for Economics honor society board meetings, 2012-2013 term.
• Co-organized and executed first NEIU Economics Alumni career panel.
• Consulted on event operations for NEIU International Business Conference 2013 - 2015.
• Recruited and trained dozens of volunteers for weekly church operations at rental campuses.
Analysis
• Learned to quickly evaluate market trends so as to use CBA for client / candidate marketing for GRN.
• Assessed hundreds of potential candidates compared against GRN search criteria, narrowing the field.
• Researched multiple universities’ tobacco-free policies to develop a similar, yet uniquely appropriate
approach for NEIU. Work performed as a team recipient of NEIU Undergraduate Research Grant.
Communication
• Daily connected with dozens of people by phone or online to find the best talent for GRNN clients.
• Co-presented only student-led event for the Federal Reserve Bank’s Money Smart Week at NEIU.
Leadership
• Served on planning committee board for successful 2013 NEIU International Business Conference.
• Coached over 20 Home Depot/Lowes Store personnel on the use of Scott’s Miracle-Gro product lines.
WORK EXPERIENCES
Research Consultant
Global Recruiters Network of Naperville 2015 to Present
• Generated targeted marketing campaigns to develop new clients for the office.
• Actively searched for and found qualified candidates using personal network and internet resources.
• Interviewed and pre-qualified multiple candidates for efficient use of Managing Director’s time to
stage finalists’ interviews with clients. Prep finalists’ for interviews and offered resume development.
Merchandiser / Counselor
The Scott’s Miracle-Gro Company 2014 to 2015
• Built and strengthened relationships with account personnel for optimal sales cooperation and
growth. Region improved sales figures by 2% over previous year despite unseasonal weather.
• Quizzed account employees to qualify product knowledge and report improvements up-line.
• Managed time to travel to 10 -12 different accounts from southwest Chicago to NW Indiana / week.
Operations Coordinator, Rogers Park and Lincoln Park Campuses
Park Community Church 2005 to 2014
• Recruited and trained 50+ volunteers, with 80% retention rate. Created SOP’s and raised leaders.
• Consistently overcame challenges to have a near 100% perfect track record of executed service events.
• Promoted from security position, to general ops, to 2 specific campus Operations Coordinator roles.
Field Research Internship
Natural Resources Defense Council 2013
• Cold-contacted respondents to Illinois mercury thermostat survey in order to schedule appointments
to visually verify responses for statistical accuracy. Traveled Illinois to meet with positive respondents.
• Performed data repair and maintenance to ensure economists had the most accurate data.