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My Life in Clip Art 08.03.10

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

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Currently

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

I am a summer intern at Eastman in Kingsport, TN. My project includes 12 weeks of research and reporting on the potential leverage points for a new plastic in a new segment. Much more information than that and I would have to kill you.


You can, however, see information that is available for public consumption here:
tritan innovation lab
I desire those billiard balls on the concepts page!


I am impressed with Eastman’s business decision framework, resources made readily available, cross-disciplinary information sharing, and friendly environment. My team is awesome to work with and I am absorbing so much. This experience is a great complement to my work history and a welcome chance to apply the concepts I have been studying.

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Summer Draws Near

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

At this time in 2009, I was about to start auditing courses (Statistics, Accounting, and Economics) in order to prepare for returning to school. It seems like ages – I have been pursuing my MBA for about a year. In a month, I will begin my marketing internship with Eastman in Kingsport. It’s impossible to write about a year in graduate school in one post; I should have made entries as I went along. But I am not ashamed of saying I was a bit busy. The first half of this adventure was covered up in late night desktop modeling, making great new friends, learning the 4 P’s, the-Chile-trip-that-never-was and the-insane-Lima-trip-that-replaced-it, my term as president of our NAWMBA chapter, national conference at Walt Disney in CA, my first consulting gig at East Tennessee Foundation, one million PowerPoints, having been assigned a great team every single time, social media for Martina McBride, red carpet……


I have had so many great experiences this year and I can’t wait to see what else is in store. It will be difficult to leave Knoxville in May, but I am excited to see what is in store. I am still not sure what my project assignment is. I have a lot to learn this summer, not only about marketing, but where I want to be in 2011 as well.

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Resume

Monday, September 28th, 2009

AMANDA DAWN HINTON

210 Tall Oaks Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 ● (828)280-7178 ● chromaculture@gmail.com ● www.chromaculture.com



SUMMARY



I aim to add value with innovative marketing strategies that create new means of dialogue and strengthen the bonds between provider and consumer. Seeking an organization that truly commits to creativity, takes smart risks, incites new thought and action, and leads through team building.



EDUCATION



Master of Business Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

12/2010
Concentrations: Marketing, Logistics



Bachelor of Arts, St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD

05/2004
Concentrations: Philosophy, History of Mathematics and Science
St. John’s Grant Recipient, Outstanding Mathematics Student Scholarship Recipient



EXPERIENCE



General Manager, World Grotto, Knoxville, TN 12/2007 – 05/2009
• Ultimately responsible for strategy and execution for day-to-day operations, employees, and finances of a prominent music venue, gallery, and lounge with half a million dollars in annual sales
• Built sales and reputation by improving products and identity resulting in an 18% increase of gross profits
• Reached for new clientele through design and creation of promotional materials and by implementing new marketing programs
• Decreased shrinkage by 29%, maintained through employee training and inventory tracking
• Developed business processes and reporting for gallery and music events, payroll, ordering, cash-handling, employee reviews, promotions, and terminations
• Created more efficient use of space: re-designed staff areas to ensure faster service, developed and merchandised public area to increase sales and improve customer experience, converted storage to organized workspaces for five



Business Manager, AIS and AAF, Knoxville, TN 08/2006 – 12/2007
• Analyzed and improved financial processes and office systems, including cost tracking and budgeting
• Directed AIS to ISO compliance through improvements in data collection and business documentation
• Led AAF from bankruptcy to profitability by directing a complete restructuring of operations, management, and financial practices
• Served as primary contact for vendors, customers, and union and non-union employees



Assistant General Manager, Books-A-Million, Asheville, TN 10/2004 – 06/2006
• Supervised all aspects of operating a 25,000 square foot retail store averaging $1,000,000 in annual sales
• Merchandised and organized $500,000 worth of inventory resulting in our store becoming a benchmark for the region
• Managed a team of 20-30 employees, including hiring, training, reviewing and payroll
• Protected and reported financial standing through daily sales reporting, preparing store for audit and inventory, and loss prevention
• Maintained a storewide focus on excellent customer service

SKILLS and INTERESTS



MS Office ● Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign ● Quickbooks ● Social Media ● Graphic Design ● Visual Display of Quantitative Data ● Culinary Prowess ● Literature ● Printmaking

ACTIVITIES



• TOMBA: Tennessee Organization of MBAs
since 2009

• NAWMBA: National Association of Women MBAs
since 2009
2010 President

• Beta Gamma Sigma (business honor society)
since 2010

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