Resume

$Text Box: Benjamin T. George University of Southern California Cumulative GPA: 3.5 (sophomore standing) Degrees in Progress: Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Minor in Advertising Expected Graduation: 2008 Experience: Publicity and Promotions Specialist, Trojanvision, Los Angeles, CA; 11/1/03 - present Creating commercials for Trojanvision, USC's college television station and the number one college television network in the country. I was the co-creator/coordinator of the best voted promo in the 2003-2004 school year. We received a college Telly Award for the ad. I also headed two other projects and helped on all 15 ads created this year. President/founder, Malignant Humor Improv, Los Angeles, CA; 11/1/03 - present Developed, organized, recruited members, and built the group on my own. Scheduled practices around ten different schedules, organized each practice according to the group’s needs, handled university registration, and created a successful marketing campaign, which succeeded in bringing over 100 people to our first show on a late Tuesday night. We now have a dedicated audience of well over 50 people every week. Developed the ability to think on my feet through bi-weekly practices of improvisational comedy. Sales Associate, Best Buy Inc., Bellevue, WA; 6/20/04-8/16/04 Worked in the digital imaging department of Best Buy selling digital cameras and camcorders. Working non-commission, communicated with customers to find out their exact needs in order to recommend the perfect digital solution. The highest margin seller in my department during the month of July. Creative Consultant/Tech Support, Medvice Inc. Mercer Island, WA;12/1/02 - 8/20/03 I helped address any technical problems with the company's computer network and user support, I purchased and installed computer equipment, and assisted with development of marketing and promotion collateral. Responsible for new customer prospecting and business development. Part time work and summer employment. Barista, Starbucks, Mercer Island, WA; 8/10/02 - 11/10/02 Developed a strong foundation in customer service and satisfaction. Greeting customers with a positive attitude and promoting new products. Addressing customer problems and store emergencies. Learned what the customer wants and how to effectively deliver his/her wants in compact beverage form. Special skills: Spanish (fluent) Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Programs- 7 years experience with Word, Excel (Microsoft certified), Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher Graphics/Editing Programs- 1 year or more w/ Adobe Photoshop (3 yrs.), Premiere, Flash MX Awards/Activities: USC: Telly Award for College Advertising 2004 (co-writer) Best Promo Award 2003-2004, Trojanvision (The #1 College TV station in the US) Inducted into Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Alpha Delta Chapter. Admission into USC Viterbi Engineering School Admission into USC School of Cinema: Minor in Animation Involvement in theatre, including a major role in Aunt Dan & Lemon by Shaw Wrote/directed/acted in a feature length film (summer 2004) Spanish Immersion Camp (5 weeks, summer 2003 in Madrid, Sevilla, and Cadiz, Spain) Mercer Island High School: James and Katherine Smith Drama Award (Drama Scholarship) Class Secretary 2001/Business Manager 2003 MIHS Lacrosse JV Team Captain 2001-2002 Advertising Creative Work (Fall 2003): To view, visit http://www-scf.usc.edu/~btgeorge\$