1. James Robert Tuma
6818 Palmerston Drive Mentor, Ohio 44060 (440) 477-2288 jamestuma@hotmail.com
Objective:
To obtain a position where a creative problem solver with strong leadership skills will make a positive
contribution to the company’s marketing efforts.
Education:
Trine University - Angola, Indiana
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in Marketing with a minor in Management
Graduation Date – December, 2011
Grade Point Average – 3.5/4.0
Graduated with Latin honors of Cum Laude
Work Experience:
February 2012 - Present
Contract Hire at Parker Hannifin Corporation (Fluid Connectors Group, Corporate Headquarters,
Cleveland, Ohio)
Responsibilities: Performed in-depth quantitative data research to gain a better understanding of
potential markets as to maximize profits at a group level. Currently in the process of merging catalog
information into an Excel workbook to be used for content upload into the e-commerce platform of
WebSphere.
May 2010 - July 2010, May 2011 - July 2011
Summer Internship at Parker Hannifin Corporation (Hose Products Division, Wickliffe, Ohio)
Responsibilities: Performed research to develop an in-depth understanding of the refuse, bus,
and pile driving markets. Performed competitive analysis of the division’s top competitors.
Researched the feasibility of adding new products into the division’s product offering. Performed
data entry to track inventory levels and changes within the product offering. Created and
analyzed surveys that were sent out to both the field sales team and Parker distributors to learn
about hose failures and opinions on new products. Prepared presentation materials for both
internal and customer presentations.
May 2009 - June 2009
Summer Internship at Parker Hannifin Corporation (Hydraulic Valve Division, Elyria, Ohio)
Responsibilities: Conducted research on industry paint requirements to lead to the selection of a
uniform paint specification to be used by the division. Worked in the prototyping department
creating various hydraulic valve samples. Worked in the engineering lab aiding in the setup and
running of impulse cycle testing.
June 2008 - July 2008
Summer Internship at Parker Hannifin Corporation (Automation Group, Corporate Headquarters,
Cleveland, Ohio)
Responsibilities: Conducted research on the use and implementation of bar codes in industry to
lead to their use on Parker Products. Processed year end division safety reports into a master
file.

2. Project Work:
• Aided in creating a housing survey for Trine University to gain a better understanding of how the
student population views the living conditions on campus.
• Created advertisements ranging from radio ads to billboards for a West Virginia regional product,
Up the Creek Mustard.
• Worked with the City of Angola to survey constituents about city services to build brand equity.
• Worked with Heavenly Breads & Sweets, a new Angola business, to create a complete marketing
plan to help improve brand recognition and customer retention.
• Conducted consumer research to support the startup of a vineyard in Indiana. The topics that
were researched included customer profiles and industry trends.
• Created a business plan for the implementation of a smart grid for REMC, the local electrical co-
op.
• Created a marketing plan for Earth Friendly Recyclers LLC, an Angola electronic waste recycler,
to help gain recognition within the local community.
Computer Skills:
Windows XP, Vista, and 7, Microsoft Office 2007/2010- (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook,
Publisher), AutoCAD, Lotus Notes, Marketing Plan Pro, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Hootsuite,
SurveyMonkey
Extracurricular Activities:
2 year member of the Trine University football team
Trine University President’s List
Trine University Dean’s List (3 times)
Member of the Catholic Order of the Foresters
Member of Kranjsko Slovenska Katoliška Jednota (KSKJ) lodge #169