Jan. 27, 2010

WILLIAM A. JACKSON
3536 Creekwood Drive #11 Lexington, KY 40502 / (859) 948-2092 / WilliamJackson85@gmail.com

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, Lexington, KY
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Minor in Business (December 2007)

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, Richmond, KY
Master of Science, Physical Education, with emphasis in Sports Administration (Expected May 2010)

EXPERIENCE

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, Richmond, KY
Student-Athlete Tutor, Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center (August 2009 - present)

• Tutor student-athletes in business and economics courses, as well as general education course requirements
• Supplement classroom instruction and assist with the development of time management and study skills
• Foster confidence in his/her ability to learn a particular subject through support and positive reinforcement
• Encourage student-athlete to communicate with professors in class and during office hours

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, Lexington, KY
Suite Attendant, University of Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium (August 2009 - November 2009)

• Prepared suites prior to guest arrival and before stadium gates open
• Stocked suites weekly with TV schedule, pom poms, pins, posters, etc.
• Greeted suite holders and verified credentials

KENTUCKY EAGLE BEER, INC., Lexington, KY
Merchandiser (April 2008 - August 2009)

• Monitored competitor's pricing and evaluated display needs
• Determined needs and maintained supply of currently themed advertising
• Responsible for inner and outer appearance of company-provided vehicle, emissions testing and scheduled oil changes

THE SOUTHWESTERN COMPANY, Nashville, TN
Student Manager / Salesperson (May 2005 - August 2007)

• Independent contractor in direct sales of educational products
• Established success principles through direct sales (i.e. schedule, positive attitude, goal setting, & self-motivation)
• Prospected and approached over 3,000 families in various socioeconomic levels
• Executed all ordering, inventory, sale, accounting, scheduling, and delivery of product in personal business
• Attended over 300 hours of advanced sales and management training, time management, meeting planning and execution
• Assisted with weekly sales meetings and individual conferences o Personal Retail Sales over $80,000 in 3 summers o Relocated to Missouri, Texas and Pennsylvania

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
(Fall 2003 - Spring 2007)

• Recruitment Chairman, Spring 2006-Fall 2006

Student Government
(Fall 2004 - Spring 2006)

• Delegate, Fall 2003-Fall 2006
• Cabinet Secretary, 2005-2006
• Secretary of College-Town Initiative, 2004-2005

Preparing Aspiring Wildcats Vice President
(2006-2007) Kentucky Welcome Week Student Assistant
(Fall 2004-Fall 2006)

UK FUSION Team Leader
Fall 2004-Fall 2006

AWARDS

The Southwestern Company

• Gold Seal Gold Award (working 80+ hrs/wk during 12 week summer) - Summer 2005, 2006, 2007
• Bronze Growth Award (increase of over $5,000 in retail sales from one summer to the next) - 2006

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

• Chairman of the Year 2004-2005