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Jordan S. Houston
5790 Dr. MLK Jr. St. South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, (727) 465-8460, jordanhouston91@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position and gain invaluable knowledge and practical experience about the operations of the retail and advertising industry which are essential to my advancement with Foot Locker Inc. EDUCATION: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, Graduation: Spring 2014 Bachelor of Science, Communication, Concentration: Advertising, Minor: Criminal Justice WORK EXPERIENCE: Foot Locker, Jacksonville, FL, October 2013-Present Sales Lead (Part-Time Assistant Manager) Frequently top performing Sales Lead in district in sales volume, sales per hour, and accessory percentage. Lead and push team to drive sales to reach sales goals and maximize profits Provide excellent in-store experience for customers

Foot Locker, Jacksonville, FL, April 2008-October 2013 Sales Associate Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while assisting customers in finding shoes, athletic apparel, and accessories Consistently excelled as top sales associate among other employees in the store and district Increased accessory percentage and overall sales profits for store

RELATIVE EXPERIENCE: The Dalton Agency, Jacksonville, FL, January 2014-Current McDonalds Team Intern Create ideas for McDonalds promotional events including radio and web contests Compose creative briefs for clients specific wants and needs Open and close purchase orders for clients

Enterprise Holdings, Jacksonville, FL, May 2013-August 2013 Management Trainee Intern Secured corporate account with The Marina At Ortega Landing Advertised and marketed to local businesses Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing customers

Foot Locker Corporate, New York, NY, May 2012-August 2012 Buying Intern - Kids Foot Locker Apparel Attended meetings with NIKE, Haddad, NBA, Puma, Reebok, MLB, Majestic and gave feedback on current and future products Acquired new methods to advertise and market products Created and organized 1,000+ SKUs for products

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! Respect Yourself Check Yourself Protect Yourself Movement President Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Vice Basileus of Alpha Delta Mu Chapter Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Colonist Member of Beta Psi Chapter National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Member African American Student Union Member Deans List Florida Prepaid Full Tuition Scholarship TwoTen.org Scholarship