Timothy D. Ricketts

4269 N. 68^th street

Milwaukee, WI 53216

(414) 349-1479

OBJECTIVE To obtain a challenging and positive career opportunity that will allow me to display, as well as expand my knowledge and abilities.

Bachelor of Science Degree: Anticipated December 2005

Major: Business Marketing

Kiro Communication Music Group Milwaukee, WI

Consultant/Music Director April 2002-Present

· Overlooking merchandise marketing strategies (clothing and CD’s)

· Meeting Coordinator

· Arranging Pre/Post performance promotions

KG Financial Milwaukee, WI

Marketing Director/Processing Assistant March 2005-Present

· Developing marketing materials for loan officers.

· Administering surveys to current customers and prospective clients

· Developed Customer Appreciation Month

· Responsible for preparation and promotion of loan seminars

· Loan Possessing (refinances, first time homebuyers, 2^nd mortgages etc.)

Creative Impressions Hair Salon Milwaukee, WI Owner Operator/Marketing Advisor April 2004-Present

· Administering new-hire interviews

· Implemented “Code Beauty” Fundraiser

· Created promotional materials that increased cliental by 20%.

· Monitor and manage a team of 10 employees

· Conducting bi-weekly staff meetings, mediation, and staff advisory

· Responsible for company purchasing of equipment and supplies.

· Bookkeeping

Stein Optical Milwaukee, WI

Optician/ Senior sales Representative February 2002-August 2005

· Conducted customer evaluations.

· Instructed daily contact insertion classes

· Assisted customers with frame style selection

· Responsible for ordering, shipping and receiving of optical merchandise.

· Implemented various sales techniques.

· Entrusted with making daily bank deposits

QUALIFICATIONS

Highly motivated professional with experience in product development

Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills

Extensive customer service and marketing experience

COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Web Design & Net Research