Landon E. Ard is seeking a career in marketing or sales. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Entertainment Management and a minor in Business Administration, maintaining a 3.72 GPA. While in college, he played football for four years and was a member of the Gamecocks for Christ organization. He has work experience in sales, event management and promotions, boat detailing, and sports management. His computer skills include Microsoft Office programs and Daxko.

1. Landon E. Ard
1467 McConnells Hwy, Rock Hill, SC 2973 landon.e.ard@gmail.com (803) 524-8051
Objective
Seeking a career in the marketing or sales.
Education
University of South Carolina (USC), Columbia Campus
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management May 2015
Minor in Business Administration
 GPA: 3.72
 Cum Laude
Activities/Honors
 Life Scholarship May 2011- 2015
 Deans List Fall 2011-2015
 Presidents List Spring 2012, 2015
 All-Sec Academic Honor Roll Fall 2012- 2015
 Herald White GPA Award, USC Football Spring 2013
 Independence Duck Commander Bowl Academic Athlete of the Year January 2015
Activities
 University of South Carolina Athletics, Four Year lettermen USC Football Team, May 2011- 2015
o Kicker, started four seasons as Kickoff Specialist
 University of South Carolina Gamecocks for Christ, USC Athletics Organization, May 2011-2015
o Participated four and a half years while attending USC
 University of South Carolina Fishing Team Spring 2012
Work Experience
 City Electric supply, Sales associate (Columbia SC) Summer 2015
o Engaged customers daily regarding electrical needs and solutions for commercial and
independent contractors
o Performed excellent customer service by delivering to contractors on time with specific
quantities weekly
o Completed weekly inventory checks to account for sold, received and shipped items
 FLW Outdoors, Event Management and Promotions Intern (Columbia SC) Spring 2015
o Promoted 2015 College Fishing National Championship by working with local businesses,
the university, sponsors, local newspapers, radio stations, and hanging over 500 posters
o Managed event activities by gathering National anthem singers, finding guest appearances,
correlating event times, and securing the event location
 Ray Clepper Boating Center, Detailing specialist (Columbia SC) Summer 2014
o Performed excellent customer service by detailing and maintenance to over 75 boats
o Picked up and delivered around 15 boats to customers on time daily
 NorthWest YMCA, Sports Director (Columbia SC) Summer 2013
o Managed 9 summer sport leagues encompassing approximately 370 kids.
o Developed sponsorships between Dicks Sporting goods and numerous small businesses
o Recruited 25 coaches, and hired 8 referees, then managed all schedules and paychecks
Computer Skills
 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Daxko