1. P.O. Box 461161 Leeds, UT 84746
(435) 272-3002
merchmonger@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Full-time position as Communications Specialist
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Six consecutive years of work experience with success relying substantially on deadlines.
• Business ownership experience requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills to
maintain concise and friendly relationships with customers and distributors.
• Critical thinking and prioritization skills, resulting in optimized workflow.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Paper Street Apparel LLC, Leeds, UT
OWNER
June 2012 - Present
• Schedule daily and weekly operations, including prioritization of new and pending orders.
• Customer service and satisfaction, including client retention and sales.
• Bookkeeping and accounting, including project ROI analysis.
• Performance of daily operations, including quality control and performance auditing.
Andrus Transportation Services, St. George, UT
ASSISTANT TO THE CIO Supervisor Reference:
Oct 2010 - June 2012 Eric Brinkerhoff, CIO (435) 673-1566
• Working closely with the CIO to research new software and computer systems.
• Tracking and enforcing employee productivity through network usage analysis.
• Scheduling and performing computer system updates for staff of all (4) office locations.
• Prioritizing and performing repairs/replacement of staff computers within a budget.
Andrus Transportation Services, St. George, UT
DATA ENTRY AND AUDITING Supervisor Reference:
Jan 2009 - Oct 2010 Lynn Shrum, VP Human Resources (435) 673-1566 x1010
• Accurately and efficiently transcribe written driver logs to AS400 database.
• Audit driver logs to ensure accuracy, legality, and moral integrity.
• During this time I tested an automated OCR solution for data entry, and successfully
transitioned the company to the new system, including the training of all relevant
employees.
Eric J. Reed

2. EDUCATION:
Dixie State College, St. George, UT
Spring 2010 - Spring 2012
My studies at Dixie State College revolved primarily around communications. Admittedly, it
was never my intention to obtain a degree, although in hindsight I regret not finishing. I have always
wanted to exercise some form of self-employment, so my goals in education were to study the
subjects that were of most value and interest to me.
Subjects studied:
• Accounting
• Business Science
• Visual Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Journalism
• Creative Writing
Activities & Accomplishments:
• Four semesters as a writer/photographer the for campus newspaper, The Dixie Sun.
• Op/Ed Section Editor for The Dixie Sun.
• Two semesters in Collegiate DECA, including 2nd Place in state for Entrepreneurship.
• Involvement in both College Republicans and College Democrats clubs as a mediator.
ORGANIZATIONS:
• Boy Scouts of America - Assistant Cubmaster (2013 - 2014)
• United Way volunteer
• Member SGIA