Perry Alexander Avant III is a marketing student at Mercer University expected to graduate in May 2016. He has experience in marketing and communications roles at Mercer Admissions and raising awareness about sex trafficking through Traffick Jam. Additionally, he has worked as a building permit expeditor and summer camp counselor. At Tuskegee University and Mercer, he received academic and athletic scholarships to play football. He served in leadership roles on the football team and graduated from an 8-week leadership program. His work ethic, communication skills, and efficiency make him a strong candidate.

1. Perry Alexander Avant III
716 Woodstone Road – Lithonia, GA 30058 404-791-8937 aavant21@gmail.com
Experience___________________________________________
Mercer Admissions: Marketing and Communications Dept. Macon, GA January 2016- May 2016
- Served as a paid marketing intern
- Researched and analyzed marketing data, managed social media networks, assisted with special marketing events
- Created yearly email data excel spreadsheet comparisons and worked with design programs used on flyers sent out
Traffick Jam Macon, Georgia August 2015-April 2016
- Served as a field agent and gave many presentations about our program to local schools and learning programs about sex
trafficking in Middle Georgia
- Raised awareness across Middle Georgia about sex trafficking and how to stop it
Coley’s Permitting Atlanta, Georgia June 2014- July 2015
- Served as a building permit expeditor
- Assisted and advised architects and engineers in expediting building projects approved through various City Halls
-Delivered and retrieved permits to and from Metro Atlanta City Halls
St. Pius X Summer Camp Atlanta, Georgia June 2009- June 2011
- Served as a camp counselor at Golden Lions summer camp
-Supervised children ranging from age 6-13 in camp activities
-Provided instruction not only in football skills, but also in character and team spirit development
Education___________________________________________
Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama August 2011-May 2012
-Received an Academic scholarship and played Football at Tuskegee University
- Began my college career on the Business track before transferring to Mercer University
Mercer University Macon, Georgia August 2012-Present
Expected Graduation May 2016 (Bachelors of Business Administration)
Major: Marketing
Scholarships: Received a University Scholarship at Mercer University and earned a full athletic scholarship to play football
Completed Courses: in Managerial and Financial Accounting, Consumer Behavior, Professional Selling, Marketing Research,
Organizational Behavior, and Public Speaking
Athletics_______________________________________________
Leadership-
-Elected by football teammates at Mercer University to serve on the Unity Council August 2013-December 2015
-A player led council, made up of people with the most integrity and leadership skills
-Graduate of IDEALS leadership school February 2011-May 2011
- 8 week program that taught life skills towards being a more effective leader and role model
Work Ethic-
-Enjoy challenges that others perceive as difficult
-Very competitive and strives to put best foot forward
Communication
-Represented Mercer University in several pre and post-game interviews
-Ability to be a resource to others both in business as well as socially
Efficient
-Easily picks up and adapts to new tasks