Please find attached my most current resume. Thank you.

1. SHANNON M. MARTIN
Address: 2/14A New Ecclestone Road, Riverside,Tas,7250; Mobile: 0490 039 168; Email: shanm08@vt.edu
LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/shannon-martin/35/632/437
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES
After graduating from University (located in Virginia, USA) in 2012, I was presented with the opportunity to
move to Launceston, Tasmania. I saw this opportunity as an exciting start to my post-student life and as an
adventure that would present me with life-changing work experiences as well as benefit my personal life.
Now that I’m here, I’m seeking a part-time or contracted position that will allow me to cultivate the skills I
already possess or expose me to new skills in which I can develop for my future endeavours. I am looking for
an environment in which I will be able to grow as an independent worker, but also be seen as an asset to my
company’s work team. I wish to utilise my excellent communication skills, my personable and outgoing
personality, and my training in marketing management to benefit the company and to grow as an individual.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Self-motivated and hard-working
Driven towards success
Innovative thinker with a creative
background and open mind
Ability to relate to others
Good interpersonal skills
Constructive team member
Friendly and optimistic
Passionate and committed to her
projects and endeavors
Excellent communication and
presentation skills (including public
speaking)
Experience with brain-storming
successful marketing/advertising tactics
Highly articulate with words for writing
both creatively and analytically
Currently have Work and Holiday Visa
Excellent sales representative
Natural leader with past experience
in directing a group
High level of analytical and
technical ability
Trained in marketing research
Skilled in making creative and
interesting presentations
Previously created a mock-ad for
Burt’s Bees Lip Balm
Photography skills in both digital
and film photography (as well as
some editing abilities)
Array of computer skills including:
MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS
Excel, MS Windows 7, Quickbooks,
Photoshop, and Prezi.com
Currently holds full Australian
driver’s license
EDUCATION
Tertiary Education:
Virginia Tech, Pamplin College of Business – Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
August 2008 - May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management
Held distinction average throughout degree, GPA: 6.0
Secondary Education:
Midlothian High School – Midlothian, VA, USA
September 2004 – June 2008

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CPM Australia (Oral B Brand Ambassador) – Launceston, Tasmania
March 2013 – June 2013
Responsible for representing the Oral B brand in various retail stores (such as Coles)
Responsible for knowing the all product’s and each products’ specific benefits
Customer interaction – must engage the customer in an approachable manner, educate the customer about
the main product as well as substitute products, and make as many Oral B sales as possible
In-store demonstrations – must be able to solely complete an in-store demonstration and be able to explain
the process and results to customers
Launceston Toyota (Temporary Receptionist hired through Searson Buck) – Launceston, Tasmania
January 29, 2013 – February 5, 2013
Responsible for answering the phone in a friendly manner, answering customer enquiries, and directing
customers’ calls to the appropriate location via switchboard operations
Computer skills – forwarding and maintaining emails, entering data into spreadsheets, and composing emails
Responsible for the appropriate filing of different documents upon arrival to my desk
Responsible for interacting with customers, maximizing customer comfort (by offering coffee, tea or water),
and making sure they’re helped in a timely manner but the appropriate staff member.
Responsible for company mail – this includes packaging mail into the appropriate envelopes, addressing,
stamping, and delivering to the post box after leaving the office
Always There Pet Care (Receptionist/Pet Care Associate) – Falls Church, Virginia, USA
June 2012 – October 2012
Responsible for the feeding, bathing, giving medications, and caring of dogs and cats.
Phone manner – including answering customer’s questions or concerns and making calls to customers.
Interaction with customers upon dropping off and picking up their pets.
Virginia Tourism Corporation (Partnership Marketing/Advertising Intern) – Richmond, Virginia, USA
June 2011 – August 2011
Direct work on the "Virginia is for Lovers" campaign for 2012.
Responsible for the research of our partnership brand, Lomography, Inc.
Introduction of Lomography, Inc. to all VTC staff members.
Quick learning of the presentation software “Prezi” to create meaningful presentations
Assisted in the creation of VTC's first educational online seminar.
Travelled to Patrick County to assist with VTC's "help desk".
Analysis of Virginia's tourism plan in comparison to other states' plans
Peak Experience/Passages Adventure Camp (Rock Climbing Counsellor) – Midlothian, Virginia, USA
March 2005 – September 2007
Responsible for the all-day care of small groups of children, with little assistance from other counsellors.
Taught children to rock climb, belay, rappel, zip line, tie important knots, and enforce safety skills.
Skills learned: leadership, team-building, responsibility for others, constructive criticism, and discipline.

3. Abercrombie & Fitch (Brand Representative/Retail Assistant) – Short Pump, Virginia
April 2007 – August 2007
Responsible for maintaining the store's neat and clean appearance while looking presentable in order to
properly represent the A&F brand and helping consumers with their wants and needs while shopping.
Responsible for the cash register (handling money exchanges), organisation and presentation of products,
maintaining a friendly demeanour while helping customers, dressing room security, and theft prevention.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
RSPCA Tasmania, Cattery Volunteer March 2013 – Present
Million Paws Walk (5k participant)
Chi Omega Fraternity, Member, Virginia Tech 2010-2012
(Currently an alumni member since May 2012)
Organisation/participation in Chi Omega philanthropy events to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Participant in multiple philanthropy events to support other Greek organisation and their charities.
Chi Omega photographer for Bid Day 2012 and other sorority events.
Active team member for Chi Omega in multiple intramural sports.
Dance participant, choreographer, and instructor for multiple events/competitions.
Sisterhood Committee member in 2011.
Volunteer Events: Relay for Life, The Big Event at Virginia Tech, Greeks Giving Back at Virginia Tech,
Walk for Wishes to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Humane Society.
Mu Kappa Tau, Member, Virginia Tech 2009 – 2011
Intramural Tennis Singles, Participant, Virginia Tech 2008 – 2011
Dean's List Recognition, Virginia Tech 2008 – 2010
Contemporary Dance Ensemble, Associate Member, Virginia Tech 2008 – 2009
National Honour Society, Member, MHS 2007 – 2008
Midlothian High School Dance Team, Member/Senior Co-Captain, MHS 2005 – 2008
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