Brian J. DeVaney
[email protected] Campus Address: 1000 David Ross Rd. West Lafayette, IN 47906 (219) 508-5960
Permanent Address: 1611 Hogan Ave. Chesterton, IN 46304 (219) 395-1752
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a sales internship with a results-oriented company that is committed to developing the individuals it employs.
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Bachelor of Science in Selling and Sales Management, December 2010 Minor: Organizational Leadership and Supervision Overall GPA: 3.21/4.0
RELATED COURSEWO RK EXPERIENCE
Professional Selling Skills, Applied Leadership, Customer Relationship Management, Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Sales Associate, The Great Hardware Store, Chesterton, IN Summer 2008-2009 • Worked full time as a sales and shipping agent. • Managed incoming orders from corporate customers to everyday consumers. • Developed strong interpersonal, rapport building, and customer service skills. • In charge of overseeing the efficiency of the shipping and receiving department. • Committed to following up in a punctual manner with all customers. House Manager, Circle Pines Cooperative, West Lafayette, IN Fall 2007-2008 • Delegated work among members and directed the physical arrangements of Circle Pines. • Recommended members to the appropriate authority for failure to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities. • Served as a member of the executive board. Crew Leader, Grand Rental Station, Chesterton, IN Summer 2005-2007 • Worked 40-50 hours per week in summers. • Collaborated with customers to set up and organize a wide range of special events. • Managed delivery crews and warehouse operations. • Coordinated all delivery routing.
ACTIVITIES
Pi Sigma Epsilon National Sales and Marketing Fraternity, 2008-2009 Circle Pines Cooperative, 2007-Present • Vice President, House Manager, Social Chair, New Member Educator Purdue Cooperative Council Spring Leadership Retreat St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church
HONORS
Semester Honors, Fall 2008-Spring 2009 Chicago Paint and Coatings Association Scholarship Award References available upon request.