John Wright Kesting
Nashville,TN
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Intern
Fog City Presents
Nashville, TN
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in the Music Marketing department creating Spreadsheets, slideshows, and documents with information for marketing pitches
- Created a pitch for a Verizon campaign to acquire artist Role Model for a charity event
- Sat in for Zoom calls to listen to contract negotiations
- Created graphics and advertisements for upcoming projects
Merchandiser
Athens Distributing
Nashville, TN
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with sales team to optimize product displays and enhance customer engagement.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of merchandise areas to improve shopping experience.
- Built strong relationships with store employees to enhance collaboration and improve overall work experience
Contractor
Xenergy
Nashville, Tennessee
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Contributed to removing HVAC Units in 5 Tennessee elementary schools, assisting with 25+ units.
- Organized tools and equipment for job sites, improving overall team productivity.
- Installed 100+ fire alarms at Columbia State Community College which had a 100% success rate
- Conducted daily safety checks, contributing to the team's record of zero accidents.
- Managed inventory of small parts and connectors.
- Salvaged and recycled materials such as copper pipe from uninstalled units, generating $5,000 in cost savings for the company.
- Assisted in executing operational tasks to support project timelines and objectives.
Education
BBA - Business Management
University of Mississippi (2022-2026)
University, MS05-2026
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Bell Academy (2016-2022)
Nashville, TN05-2022
Skills
- Social media marketing
- Content creation
- Project planning
- Sales
- Microsoft Suite
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Sigma Chi, Eta Chapter — Member
- University, Mississippi | 2022 - Current
- Contributed 75+ hours to our fraternity's annual Derby Days fundraiser, helping raise $40,000 for Huntsman Cancer Institute.
- Volunteered for the Annual Thomas Mayo 5k
- Participated in weekly chapter meetings
- Played on fraternity intramural basketball and softball teams.
- Actively participated in new member recruitment activities.
- Assisted in the maintenance and upkeep of the fraternity house.
- Skills Developed: Time management, teamwork, event planning, public speaking, networking.
- Philanthropy Involvement: Huntsman Cancer Institute fundraising, local food bank volunteering, Thomas Mayo 5k
Timeline
Marketing Intern
Fog City Presents
05.2025 - 08.2025
Merchandiser
Athens Distributing
12.2024 - 02.2025
Contractor
Xenergy
05.2024 - 08.2024
BBA - Business Management
University of Mississippi (2022-2026)
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Bell Academy (2016-2022)