ADAM DOUGLAS
email: [email protected]
320 Spring Creek Way
Douglasville, GA 30134 (901) 246-6225
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my education and skills as a sports writer, copy editor and project manager to further my career and move into a progressive company with opportunities for advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Background includes creative writing, project management, editing and academic accomplishments. Have the creative/research capability for writing feature articles, short stories, biographies, editorial pieces and press releases.
Additional skills, abilities and capabilities include:
• Well versed in copy editing, transcription/editing of interviews and proofreading, most recently as sports editor/sportswriter for a university newspaper and internet sports website.
• Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.
• Working in conjunction with other creative professionals to develop overall strategies.
• Interacting with various levels of professionals, establishing a strong business rapport, and coordinating information between various departments.
• Working in various computer environments including WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, PageMaker, Ventura Publisher, In Design Program, Quark Xpress, Fire Fax, Excel, Vuescan, Adobe Photoshop, & Publicus.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, Memphis, TN
B.A. Journalism 12/11
EXPERIENCE
COMCAST, Atlanta, GA………………………………………………………...................................................................................................... April 2014 – Current
Direct Sales Representative
· Promoted the sale of Comcast products and services including video and voice services, high-speed Internet, and XFINITY Home.
· Displayed basic time management and organizational skills.
· Code calling, and generated business through established and approved methods of lead generation.
· Negotiated product demonstrations while during inclement weather.
REPUBLIC FINANCE, Douglasville, GA……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 06/13 - March 2014
Assistant Manager
· Providing operational and administrative leadership for the branch team.
· Support Branch Manager in achieving business plan and sales goals.
· Developing action plans to improve operational controls, mitigate losses, ensuring consistent customer service. · Taking a proactive approach to minimizing loan losses; responsible for all aspects of past due account adjustments.
AT&T MOBILITY, Memphis, TN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 08/12 – March 2013
Retail Sales Consultant
· Consulted with customers to help find solutions to wireless, home products and service problems.
· Able to multitask using computers, fax machines and copiers in a fast paced team environment.
· Ability to meet and exceed sales goals monthly.
· Educate and engage customers through product demonstrations.
MEMPHIS-RIVALS.COM, Memphis, TN..............................................................................…………………………………………………............. 12/11 - Present
Sportswriter
• Oversee and manage coverage of sports activities for the University of Memphis; write feature and regular column articles
• Collect and analyze information about newsworthy events to write sports stories for the website.
• Organize material, determine emphasis and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
THE DAILY HELMSMAN, Memphis, TN....................................................................................……………………………………………… 8/10 - December 2011
Editor / Sportswriter
• Served as the newspaper’s editor, coordinating the efforts of an editorial and design staff and working with writers, artists and photographers to produce this publication.
• Responsible for entire sports department activity for weekly publication including but not limited to managing monthly budget, taking sports action photographs and editing all content for sports section of paper.
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, Memphis, TN..............................................................................……………………………………………........ 8/09 - October 2011
Sports Video Assistant
• Coordinated video/film for the University of Memphis Athletics by assisting various sports coaches with their video filming needs.
• Filmed games and practices; edited footage for coaches and website usage.
FM-88.5 SPORTS RADIO, Memphis, TN.............................................................................................………………………………………….. 2005
Broadcast Announcer
• Hosted live remotes for area high school games through play by play.
MILITARY
UNITED STATES ARMY, Fort Campbell, KY
Rank: E-4 Logistics Specialist
REFERENCES
Kelley Evans
[email protected]
(901) 634-3591
Carrie Brown-Smith
[email protected]
(202) 251-5719
Leroy Watson, Jr.
[email protected]
(901) 315-1246
Jackie Thomas
[email protected]
(619) 818-1216
email: [email protected]
320 Spring Creek Way
Douglasville, GA 30134 (901) 246-6225
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my education and skills as a sports writer, copy editor and project manager to further my career and move into a progressive company with opportunities for advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Background includes creative writing, project management, editing and academic accomplishments. Have the creative/research capability for writing feature articles, short stories, biographies, editorial pieces and press releases.
Additional skills, abilities and capabilities include:
• Well versed in copy editing, transcription/editing of interviews and proofreading, most recently as sports editor/sportswriter for a university newspaper and internet sports website.
• Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.
• Working in conjunction with other creative professionals to develop overall strategies.
• Interacting with various levels of professionals, establishing a strong business rapport, and coordinating information between various departments.
• Working in various computer environments including WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, PageMaker, Ventura Publisher, In Design Program, Quark Xpress, Fire Fax, Excel, Vuescan, Adobe Photoshop, & Publicus.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, Memphis, TN
B.A. Journalism 12/11
EXPERIENCE
COMCAST, Atlanta, GA………………………………………………………...................................................................................................... April 2014 – Current
Direct Sales Representative
· Promoted the sale of Comcast products and services including video and voice services, high-speed Internet, and XFINITY Home.
· Displayed basic time management and organizational skills.
· Code calling, and generated business through established and approved methods of lead generation.
· Negotiated product demonstrations while during inclement weather.
REPUBLIC FINANCE, Douglasville, GA……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 06/13 - March 2014
Assistant Manager
· Providing operational and administrative leadership for the branch team.
· Support Branch Manager in achieving business plan and sales goals.
· Developing action plans to improve operational controls, mitigate losses, ensuring consistent customer service. · Taking a proactive approach to minimizing loan losses; responsible for all aspects of past due account adjustments.
AT&T MOBILITY, Memphis, TN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 08/12 – March 2013
Retail Sales Consultant
· Consulted with customers to help find solutions to wireless, home products and service problems.
· Able to multitask using computers, fax machines and copiers in a fast paced team environment.
· Ability to meet and exceed sales goals monthly.
· Educate and engage customers through product demonstrations.
MEMPHIS-RIVALS.COM, Memphis, TN..............................................................................…………………………………………………............. 12/11 - Present
Sportswriter
• Oversee and manage coverage of sports activities for the University of Memphis; write feature and regular column articles
• Collect and analyze information about newsworthy events to write sports stories for the website.
• Organize material, determine emphasis and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
THE DAILY HELMSMAN, Memphis, TN....................................................................................……………………………………………… 8/10 - December 2011
Editor / Sportswriter
• Served as the newspaper’s editor, coordinating the efforts of an editorial and design staff and working with writers, artists and photographers to produce this publication.
• Responsible for entire sports department activity for weekly publication including but not limited to managing monthly budget, taking sports action photographs and editing all content for sports section of paper.
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, Memphis, TN..............................................................................……………………………………………........ 8/09 - October 2011
Sports Video Assistant
• Coordinated video/film for the University of Memphis Athletics by assisting various sports coaches with their video filming needs.
• Filmed games and practices; edited footage for coaches and website usage.
FM-88.5 SPORTS RADIO, Memphis, TN.............................................................................................………………………………………….. 2005
Broadcast Announcer
• Hosted live remotes for area high school games through play by play.
MILITARY
UNITED STATES ARMY, Fort Campbell, KY
Rank: E-4 Logistics Specialist
REFERENCES
Kelley Evans
[email protected]
(901) 634-3591
Carrie Brown-Smith
[email protected]
(202) 251-5719
Leroy Watson, Jr.
[email protected]
(901) 315-1246
Jackie Thomas
[email protected]
(619) 818-1216