1. Ezekeal D. Grounds
951 N Jones Rd
Pierson, MI 49339
Cell#: 248-245-6282
E-mail: ezekedes@gmail.com
Highlights
 Strong communication and leadership skills
 Extensive experience in research and education
 Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with specialization in Excel
 Focused on continuous improvement of both ideas and individuals
 Experience processing and communicating concepts and abstract ideas
Education
Wayne State University: 2012-2014
M.A., Philosophy
 Coursework included Peace and Conflict Studies cognate (Dispute Resolution) and
Philosophy focused on ethics
 Performed an extensive literature review and conceptual analysis resulting in a 40+ page
M.A essay regarding Neuroenhancement
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: 2008-2012
B.A., Philosophy and Anthropology
 Relevant coursework includes: Statistics, Research Methods, and research for credit
within the Psychology of Disability Lab
 Additional coursework includes the majority of a B.A. in Psychology
Relevant Experience
Partner Relations Specialist, Benzinga: Oct. 2014 - Nov. 2014
Internship
 Developed tracking documents and improvement metrics
 Relationship building and maintenance with potential partners
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Wayne State University: Jan. – Apr., 2013; Sept. – Dec., 2014
PHI1120- Professional Ethics
 Planning and execution of discussion sections, including creation of course learning
objectives and syllabi
 One-on-one education through office hours
 Grading and evaluation of student progress

2. Process Improvement Engineer, Borg Warner-Morse TEC: May 2013 – May 2014
Independent Consulting
 Responsible for process mapping and administrative process improvement
 Procedure and standard work development
 Designed an advanced Microsoft Excel tool to streamline global monthly headcount
reconciliation procedure
Sales Associate, S3 Safe Sex Store: Sept. 2009 - Dec. 2011
Counseling and Education on Sexual Health and Wellness
 Effective communication and education on difficult and sensitive topics
 Development of new projects for store organization and education
 Relationship building with clients and the community
Branch Manager, Vector Marketing: May 2009 – Aug. 2009
Recruiter and trainer responsible for $45,000 of sales
 Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, training, and managing a sales team of 40
representatives
 Lead regional trainings of 100+ employees
 Set up and managed all aspects of the branch office
Additional Work History
Jan. 2014 – Apr. 2014 Grader Wayne State University, Detroit
Sept. 2013 – Dec. 2013 Barista Miracle Coffee, Farmington Hills
Jan. 2012 – Dec. 2012 Student Manager Mujo Café, University of Michigan
Apr. 2013 – Sept. 2013
June 2008 – Aug. 2008 Sales Representative Vector Marketing, Oakland County
References
Available upon request