Carl D. Bruinsmacbruinsma29@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/carlbruinsma/ (708)355-0189

Profile

Business marketing major seeking a career related to my field of study. Possess experience in big and small businesses across the public and private sectors. I’m fast and efficient, good with numbers, exceptional knowledge of technology, inquisitive nature, and an ability to work independently or in teams.

Education

Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana Bachelors of Science in Business concentration in Marketing, anticipated July 2015 Transfer Merit Scholarship recipient 3.2/4.0 GPA

Skills Expert in using Qualtrics and SPSS Proficient knowledge of CRM systems and its maintenance Skilled in Microsoft Office—Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Access Coursework in: Marketing Research, International Marketing, Personal Selling, Financial Management,

Production/Operations Management, Marketing Management, International Business, Consumer Behavior, Information Systems, Business Ethics, Business Law and Integrated Marketing Communications.

Professional Experience

Providence Bank, South Holland, IllinoisMarketing Internship, December 2014 – Present

Conduct media analysis to find what will be most effective given a certain budget Product management by helping to compile and prioritize features of upcoming new products and services Assist in studying demographic details of target consumers and help in forming strategies to attract them Utilize Bank’s CRM system to research and build reports about customers’ behavior and employee sales/service Assist with public relations, copywriting, customer follow-up and event planning’s

Landlord, Gary, IndianaOctober 2012 – Present

General management of the property including regular property inspections, vetting prospective tenants, collecting rent, evicting tenants if need be and remaining on-call in case of an emergency

screen potential tenants to find credit worthy candidate Repaid the cost of the house plus needed repairs and updates in a mere two and a half years

Pro Tec Tile, St. John, IndianaConstruction Worker, December 2012 – Present

Professionally install tile and wood, tub and shower surrounds, backsplashes and fireplaces Work directly with customers to creatively bring ideas to life to satisfy customers Work directly with three different wholesalers to promote and install the most recent technology and products

available

J & J Construction, Hull, IowaConstruction Worker, June 2014 – August 2014

Worked in a team to erect both residential and commercial frameworks using dimensional lumber and steel Successfully participated in projects from start to finish all the while complying with local building codes and OSHA

safety standards

Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IllinoisMath and Science Tutor, August 2012 – May 2013

Worked directly with many different students to develop good note taking skills as well as improve their class participation

Helped students study for quizzes, exams and finals using and teaching good study habits and techniques Helped guide students to the right answer and the appropriate steps to get there in both math and science courses