Philip R. Turk
Geneva On The Lake,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, education, and sales. Known for strong communication and organizational skills & ready to leverage expertise to enhance client relationships and educational outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Substitute Teacher
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
01.2009 - 01.2021
- 9th -12th grade experience, all areas, including special education
Advertising/Marketing/Sales
Pat Catans Bridal and Catan Fashions
01.2008 - 01.2009
- New client business
- Inside and outside sales
- Assist with web site/marketing concepts
Wine broker
Montesquieu Wines
01.2011
- New client business
- Maintained knowledge of wine varietals and industry trends for informed discussions.
- Assisted clients with wine selection and recommendations based on preferences.
Automotive focus group recruitment
LW Research Group
01.2011
- Direct contact with consumers coast to coast to obtain market research for major automotive manufacturers
Intern
Congressman Dave Hobson
- Drafted correspondence and documents for constituent inquiries and requests.
- Supported legislative research by gathering information on key policy issues.
- Worked with staff & constituents on Capitol Hill (phone calls, emails, personal correspondence, and gave personal tours of the Capitol).
- Direct contact with the Congressman
- Internship through the John Glenn Institute for Public Policy.
Professional Singer
- Performed all over the country
- I worked personally with clients, realizing a very high closing rate.
- Adapted performance repertoire based on venue size and audience preferences.
- Engaged audiences through dynamic stage presence and effective communication skills.
- Performed live concerts, providing high-energy performances to audiences of varying sizes.
- Negotiated fees with booking agents & clients for private engagements.
- Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Philosophy
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio01.2004
Skills
- Self-starter and motivator
- Proven sales success
- Extraordinary people skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Team player
- Computer proficiency
- Strong learning capabilities
- Reliable and diligent
- Exceedingly creative
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Professional disposition
- Swift comprehension and execution abilities
- Independent thinker
Activities
- Vice Chairman, Board of Zoning Appeals, Geneva on the Lake
- Varying past promotional jobs where superb interaction with customer/client was imperative.
- Focus Group participation
- Acting (community, The Ohio State University, High School, and Hollywood, CA.)
- Golf
- Hiking
- Voracious reader
- Enjoy documentaries
Timeline
Wine broker
Montesquieu Wines
01.2011
Automotive focus group recruitment
LW Research Group
01.2011
Licensed Substitute Teacher
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
01.2009 - 01.2021
Advertising/Marketing/Sales
Pat Catans Bridal and Catan Fashions
01.2008 - 01.2009
Intern
Congressman Dave Hobson
Professional Singer
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Philosophy
The Ohio State University
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