Charles W. Sullivan � 269.330.7388 � 1317 Stamford Ave. Kalamazoo, MI

� Charles.w.sullivan@wmich.edu � www.linkedin.com/in/charlessullivanwmu

Objective A passionate and outgoing senior, seeking a position in the Food and Consumer Packaged Goods industry, where I can

incorporate my knowledge and strong work ethic to contribute and enhance the relationships built, as well as improve the

continuous client base and success of your company with my career-minded attitude and desire to grow with the company.

Education Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business Kalamazoo, MI

Major: Food and Consumer Packaged Goods Marketing, B.B.A. Expected Graduation: April 2016

Minor: General Business, Economics

Cumulative GPA: 3.14, Deans List: Fall 2015

Related Coursework: Category Management, Supply Chain Logistics, Retail Merchandising, Food & CPG Retail Sales, Marketing Issues & Strategies, Marketing Research, Computer Information Systems, Business Communication, Management – Organizational Behavior

Professional Experience The H.T. Hackney Co. – Advertising/Merchandising Dept. Internship May 2014 – August 2015

•   Effectively worked as a team with members in the Grand Rapids Corporate D.C. varying in experience and titles.

•   Utilized knowledge of marketing and CIS skills to create many different forms of advertisement tailored to customer’s specific needs.

•   Analyze a store’s current mix to develop recommended shelf planograms and store layout to maximize store efficiency. •   Utilized the design, printing and planning resources to communicate and work in unison with all H. T. Hackney Distribution Centers

and customers covering 21 different states.

Main St. Portraits – Studio Sales Associate July 2011 - Present

•   Oversee all studio functions and ensure consistent and accurate cash management daily.

•   Guarantee maximum customer satisfaction while shooting a variety of photographs

•   Hold sales meetings weekly personalized to the customer and apply my knowledge of CIS skills to manufacture customer’s portrait

needs.

•   Supported in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns to help drive sales and meet sales goals.

•   Work 30+ hours a week while attending school full time.

Skills •   Food & CPG Retail Sales Certification - April 2015

•   Category Management Level 1 Certification – December 2015

•   Extensive knowledge in the utilization of research and analytics programs (Nielsen and SAP) relating to the Food & CPG industry to

help grow a category/segment in a given market for all levels of retailers.

•   Experience with publishing software from Microsoft Office Programs to Adobe Suites Programs.

•   Two years knowledge & experience of operations inside a wholesale distributors warehouse.

•   Always willing to face new challenges and improve efficiency on assigned tasks. Success at multitasking while remaining professional

and courteous in fast-paced environment.