Kyle Edington is seeking a marketing position. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration with a 3.8 GPA in marketing from Ohio Northern University. His experience includes internships in marketing, interactive marketing, and product representation. He held leadership roles with the Dean's Advisory Council and Students in Free Enterprise at ONU.
Kyle Edington's Resume and Experience in Marketing, Sales and Communications
1. Kyle Christopher Edington
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Permanent Address School Address
2980 Americus Drive 900 South Main Street, Apt. A
Thompson Station, Tennessee 37179 Ada, Ohio 45810
EXPERIENCE
Ohio Northern University – Office of Career Services, Ada, Ohio August 2009 – May 2010
Position: Peer Career Assistant
• Give presentations to groups of students/faculty to enhance job search techniques
• Edit and revise presentations covering subjects such as Professional Resume Writing
• Radio voice for the Office of Career Services on WONB and local radio stations; edit and record scripts and mix audio clips
American Trim – Marketing Department, Lima, Ohio May 2009 – August 2009
Position: Marketing Specialist/Intern
• Presented new product research and recommendations to executive committee
• Utilizing the Stage-Gate project management process, to guide a new segment – Decorated Metal for Personal Devices
• Developed multiple direct mail presentations for promoting new metal interpretations for specific PC manufacturers
• Created prototype examples for new product segment – Decorated Metal for Interior Design
• Used Photoshop to create renderings of decorated metal designs on existing laptops
Gaylord Entertainment – Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Tennessee May 2008 – August 2008
Position: Interactive Marketing Intern
• Organized and represented the Grand Ole Opry at events like CMA Fest, Barbershop Convention and Stay-cation Expo
• Met deadlines for beginning multiple long-term projects to expand viewers’ Opry.com experience
• Operated Content Management System to update and add information to Opry.com
• Gained practical experience with PC based programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Photoshop
Edward Morgan Promotions - General Motors – Select GMC Summer Drive, Middle Tennessee June 2008 – August 2008
Position: Product Representative
• Promotional Objectives: Inform participants about new GM products and influence another test drive at local dealerships
• Demonstrated product knowledge of GM brand cars and trucks during extensive one-on-one customer interactions
Borders Group Inc. – Customer Care Center, LaVergne, Tennessee June 2007 – August 2007
Position: Phone Customer Service Representative
• Developed in depth knowledge of Call Center technologies including Avaya, Remedy and Click2Coach
• Acquired knowledge of retail applications: including order management, inventory management, etc.
• Became familiar with media, major promotions and customer loyalty program for 17 million Borders Rewards customers
EDUCATION
Ohio Northern University
James F. Dicke College of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited), May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Marketing Overall GPA 3.38/4.0 Major GPA 3.8/4.0
Activities and Coursework in addition to Business Curriculum
Dean's Advisory Council Fall 2006 – Current
• 2008-2009 President; serve as students’ voice to the College working directly with the DCBA Dean & faculty committees
• Lead a group initiative focused on the recruitment of current high school DECA students throughout the country
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) Fall 2007 – Current
• 2009-2010 Vice President, Project Manager for two successful events, mentor to younger members
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• 2008-2009 Vice President, Regional Conference Presenter – 1 runner-up, Annual Report designer
• 2007-2008 Recruitment Director, Project Manager, Regional Conference Presenter – 1st runner-up
Other Related Coursework – Fine Arts include Drawing (to enhance visual communication skills) and Graphic Design (to
understand how form/composition communicate and to advance my Adobe Suite skills); Public Relations include PR Writing
(to learn AP style and develop news releases/press kits/brochures) and Social Media (to utilize tools like podcasts and video);
Technology include Photography (to learn sophisticated features of digital cameras) and Web Design (html, xhtml, and css)
Delegate – North American Motor Sport Business Forum December 2009