ELLIOT A. BENTSEN
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong business instincts and leadership skills
• Written and oral communication skills of a professional level
• Proven ability to complete technical and creative tasks both individually and within a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Joomla website design/administration, and willing to learn other software applications

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, May 2008
            University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
            Major:  Corporate Communication    Minor:  Marketing

RELATED COURSEWORK

• Communication Training
• Small Group Communication
• Communication in Organizations
• Retail Management
• Consumer Behavior
• Entrepreneurship

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Consultant (May 2008 – June 2009)
Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Odessa, MO

• Administrated Chamber website, with responsibility for creating/posting all site content
• Created and distributed weekly e-mail update and monthly Chamber Connection newsletter
• Redesigned annual printed membership directory

Sales Associate/Assistant Manager (August 2000 – December 2009)
Shakeshaft’s Electronics/RadioShack, Odessa, MO

• Produced print/radio advertising materials and promotional brochures to highlight key store offerings and events
• Administrated store website and social networking accounts, with responsibility for creating/posting all content
• Designed & implemented tracking spreadsheets and completed all necessary paperwork to ensure store’s receipt of earned sales commissions & credits
• Maintained accurate inventory in addition to developing weekly and special event orders
• Served a wide range of customers, assisting each in finding electronic solutions to meet their distinct wants and needs

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Chamber of Commerce Intern (January 2008 – May 2008)
Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Odessa, MO

• Oversaw design and launch of new Chamber website, and created/posted all site content
• Developed new materials including brochures, spreadsheets, and weekly e-mail updates
• Redesigned monthly Chamber Connection newsletter