Brandon Means

8708 W. 86
th
Street, Justice, IL 60458
312-459-9474
bmeans1020@gmail.com

EDUCATION:

Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, December 2012

Course Highlights
Business Strategy Consumer Behavior
Internet Marketing Marketing Strategy
Promotional Strategy Organizational Behavior

Project Highlights
Promotional Strategy Conducted an analysis to launch an effective marketing campaign for a
new tablet device for college students. This included creating a detailed storyboard, a 60-second script
for television and radio, and an Internet advertisement.

Business Strategy Completed an online Business Strategy Game, which simulated the
functioning of the real-world athletic footwear market. Devised an effective pricing strategy based on
market skimming for both online and in-store promotions; ranked 1
st
overall in class and 117
th

worldwide out of 350 schools.

Organizational Behavior Analyzed economic and cultural characteristics of Wal-Marts
operations in the United States versus Japan. Used the data to devise a motivational strategy to
reduce employee apathy through task significance and job sharing.

EXPERIENCE:

Kentech Consulting, Chicago, IL
Marketing/Social Media Intern, Spring 2012
Coordinated online marketing and advertising campaigns to be used on various social media
platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Google+
Organized staff and campus coordination and community outreach via field and cold calling.
Conducted research on screening solutions competitors, using data to develop effective customer
acquisition and retention strategies.

The Warehouse Project Art and Gallery, Summit, IL
Living Out Loud Program Facilitator, August 2012 to Present
Supervise performance cast, maintain schedule and rehearse choreography
Organize theater workshops to educate and empower youth to make positive choices
Focus on issues affecting youth to develop performance and other artistic mediums

Texas Roadhouse, Countryside, IL
Food Expeditor, Utility, Kitchen assistant, September 2013 to Present
Coordinated and expedited food while ensuring quality and proper presentation in a timely
manner during peak business periods to accelerate service.
Served food and beverages to patrons, and prepared or served specialty dishes at tables as
required, ensuring excellent patron experiences by providing superior service and quality food
Performed food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, and
portioning various items on both hot and cold sides of cook lines.

SKILLS:

Excel, Word, PowerPoint Knowledge of creating spreadsheets and professional presentations.
Social Networking and Blogging YouTube channel with over 190 subscribers and 29,000 views.
Video and Projection Design Filmed and edited several nostalgic music videos.