Brett H. Bernstein graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance. He has experience interning at SDMD Magazine and Natural Cravings Vending, where he wrote business plans and articles. He was also involved in various extracurricular activities like founding a Mock Trial Club team and mentoring for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

1. BRETT H. BERNSTEIN
10977 Cloverhurst Way, San Diego, CA 92130 • (858) 922-9782 • bhbern@gmail.com • www.brettbernstein.com
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Major: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Dean’s List Spring Qtr 2009
Concentration: Finance Minor: Communication Studies
GPA: 3.252 Major GPA: 3.489 Graduation Date: December 2009
Swinburne University, Faculty of Business, Australia
One-term study program, Aug – Dec 2008
Coursework: International Finance, Organizational Behavior, Business Strategy
EXPERIENCE
San Diego Medical Doctor (SDMD) Magazine, San Diego, CA
Intern – June to September 2009
• Wrote short research articles about specific health or medical concerns.
• Compiled a calendar of local health events and assembled lists for local medical centers with contact information and hours.
Natural Cravings Vending, San Diego, CA
Financial Analyst Intern – July to September 2007 & Ongoing consultations to present day
• Wrote complete business plan for my family’s young vending company based around the recent California Senate Bill
guidelines aiming to curb childhood obesity.
• Pitched the business plan to three angel investors and one bank, still trying to obtain outside funding.
• Called corporate leads, set up website and social media site, and developed a database for organizing location contacts.
Barnett & Cox Associates, San Luis Obispo, CA
Lead Actor – Cellular One Commercials, May 2007
• Achieved leading role for two television commercials and extensive print advertising campaign.
• Led supporting actress through lines and facilitated director with scene placement, prop use and line alterations.
Usana Health Sciences, San Diego, CA
Direct Sales Associate – October 2006 to January 2010
• Lead presentations, conducted one on one meetings, attended conference calls, motivated sales reps, called cold leads.
• Stayed current on product line and corporate activity.
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Pledge Class President, Delta Sigma Pi, International Business Fraternity, Cal Poly 2008 - 2009
• Contacted corporate sponsors for charity golf tournament. Raised $16,000 to help troubled teens through the Big Brothers
Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County.
• Organized a $3,000 New Member Initiation Banquet. Responsible for the budget, site selection, entertainment, decorations,
and dinner.
• Increased fraternity membership by 20% through a college wide, newly revamped, marketing campaign.
Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2009
• Enriched the marketability of three teenagers via the Youth Career Exploration and Mentoring Program.
• Conducted mock interviews and diagramed the procedures for getting a job; shadowed them at work cites.
Co-Founder & Prosecuting Attorney, Mock Trial Club Team, Cal Poly 2008
• Competed in the 2008 Pacific Valley Regional Tournament located in the San Bernardino County Courthouse. Exceeded
performance goals for first year.
• Developed strategic practice sessions for the team, including scrimmages with other schools.
• Formed a strong foundation that allowed the club team to persist without my involvement the following year.
Member, Students in Free Enterprise, Cal Poly Campus Club 2008
• Propositioned Cal Poly Campus Dining and local public transit companies to reduce fuel emissions by 80% through
switching to biodiesel. Cal Poly Campus Dining trucks are now powered by a 20% blend of ethanol with diesel.
• Wrote press release for Cal Poly Biodiesel Club’s new processor that will convert the 8,000 gallons of annually wasted
grease into fuel for the Campus Dining trucks.
• Created a marketing plan to inform the student body about the benefits of alternative energy and the Biodiesel Club’s intent.
INTERESTS
• Cal Poly Intramurals (Sailing, Fencing, • High School Debate Team
Basketball, Football, Softball) • Real Estate Investments
• Business Plan Competition • Personal stock portfolio since age 10