Charles Burns
Lemont,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Highline Warren and the University of Louisville College of Business. Excelled in leveraging Excel for data analysis and demonstrated exceptional leadership in cross-functional marketing campaigns. Skilled in research reporting and customer service, consistently delivering projects that exceed expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Louisville College of Business
Louisville, KY
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted multiple professors within the Department of Marketing with their research papers
- This included gathering and analyzing relevant and credible data into spreadsheets, tables, and models through Excel and PowerBI
CAPS Ambassador
University of Louisville College of Business
Louisville, KY
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as a liaison between College of Business faculty and staff and students, both enrolled and prospective
- Led tours for small groups of prospective students and their families, including a PowerPoint presentation and a guided tour of the building
- Represented the university at multiple events cross-campus and filled in for staff members as needed
Digital/ Brand Marketing Intern
Highline Warren
Naperville, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: An automotive aftermarket organization that had recently been through a large merger
- Worked as a part of the marketing team of an automotive aftermarket organization that had recently been through a large merger
- Worked with outside sales representatives from a number of retailers to update new packaging designs on their websites and in stores
- Proposed a cross-functional marketing campaign to have multiple different products with a company we licensed with to be sold, with a potential rollout of Q1 of next year
- An automotive aftermarket organization that had recently been through a large merger
Fulfillment Team Member
Target
Bolingbrook, IL
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked to complete multiple batches of online orders simultaneously in an efficient and timely manner
- Navigated the store to find items paid for by customers, bagged them, and held them in proper locations until ready to be picked up
- Worked across multiple in-store departments and assisted the needs of guests shopping in store
- Effectively and safely packed items to be shipped to other Target stores nationwide, oftentimes in excess of 300 units per evening
Sales Associate
Peak Running LLC
Downers Grove, IL
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Possessed extensive knowledge of all shoe, apparel, and nutrition supplement brands carried
- Upon hearing customers’ running desires and any potential injuries or pains, assessed their gait and determine from a wide variety of options which shoes would be best for their desired level of physical fitness, and the way they walk
- Also exposed to sales and marketing and talked people through the extensive intricacies of each shoe, as well as handled large monetary transactions for the company
Education
BSBA - Finance & Marketing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2024
Skills
- Excel
- Access
- Word
- Microsoft tools
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Research reporting
- Database searches
Volunteer Experience
- Philanthropy Chair, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Tasked with planning and implementing a week-long philanthropy series of events, where nearly $10,000 was raised for the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
- New Member Educator, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Developed a curriculum that allowed for new members to become assimilated into the chapter., Emphasized personal development and growth.
- Cross Country Captain, Entrusted to motivate, encourage, and lead a team of high school athletes., Led team bonding and pre-race exercises and talks.
- Community Service Club, Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, spent time at the local nursing home working in the kitchen, feeding residents, and playing board games with them.
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Louisville College of Business
01.2024 - 05.2024
CAPS Ambassador
University of Louisville College of Business
08.2023 - 05.2024
Digital/ Brand Marketing Intern
Highline Warren
05.2023 - 08.2023
Fulfillment Team Member
Target
06.2021 - 12.2022
Sales Associate
Peak Running LLC
11.2019 - 05.2021
BSBA - Finance & Marketing
University of Louisville
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