Damion Darby E-Portfolio 2010 Highpointe Drive

Apartment 292 Brandon, MS 39042

6019530278 Otownfinest760@yahoo.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Position Description & Letter Of Application: 3-4 Resume & Reference List: 5-6 Current Transcript: 7-10 Letters Of Reference: N/A Biographical Profile: 11 Personal Code of Ethics: 12 Career Goals & Contingency Plan: 13 Career Planning Guide: 14-20 Interview Questions: 21 Interview Thank You Letter: 22 Follow-Up Letter: 23 Job Acceptance Letter: 24 Job Refusal Letter: 25 Background Information on Chosen Career: 26-27 Background Information on Two Companies: 28-29 What Can I Do With This Major?: 30-35 TypeFocus: 36 Certificates, Awards, and/or Sample of Exemplary Research Project: 37-45 Video Resume (Vesume): 36

I. Position Description and Letter of Application

Senior Coordinator - A senior coordinator is a business professional who works directly with owners, executives and other senior personnel within a company structure. In some cases, the role of the coordinator is to advise and inform the company leadership on matters regarding the function of the business, including day to day operational procedures, sales and marketing efficiency, or matters that impact demand for the goods and services offered by the business. At other times, the senior coordinator functions as an assistant to one or more members of the executive team, performing tasks assigned by those executives.

Damion Darby February 27, 2014 Dear Mr. Employer

2010 Highpointe Street

Brandon, MS 39042 6019530278

Hello there, my name is Damion Darby and I would like to secure a position in senior coordinating for an opportunity in advancement. I find this job to be something I have true desire for and I believe I am capable of managing this position. Senior coordinating requires an extreme effort out of someone, but I am willing to accept this task if I am offered the chance. I may lack some experience more than others who qualify, but for what I lack in experience is what I can gain in knowledge on the job. This job demands leadership skills and teamwork. These are 2 areas I specialize in as well as being able to manage on a scheduled time. I am interested in this job because I really value having responsibility. Coordinating needs a man who holds great value in responsibility. Helping manage and put together great assignments in the company would be my pleasure to do. Sincerely,

Damion Darby
Damion Darby

DAMION DARBY Present Address

Address: 2010 Highpointe Drive Apartment 292 City, State, and Zip: Brandon, MS 39042 Area Code and Phone Number: (601) 953-0278 e-mail: Otownfinest760@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:

To secure a position in Senior Coordinating for an opportunity in advancement Jackson State University College of Business Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business Administration GPA: 3.5 Kroger COURTESY CLERK Jackson, MS Spring 2015

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE:

Richland, MS

2013-Present

Kroger Assist customers with all issues regarding their groceries Oversees all chores for fellow courtesy clerks Refer customers to further assistance when my solution was not enough Organizes aisles neatly Honor Roll (Hinds Community College: Fall 2011-Spring 2013) Employee of the Month (Kroger: May 2013) Bagger of the Year (Kroger: May 2013-December 2013) City League Basketball (Pearl: Summer 2011) Efficient Microsoft Word User, fast keyboarder, great reader and proper user of grammar, good essay writer, enthusiastic public speaker, very social person

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

SKILLS

REFERENCES

Karen White Job Title: Nurse UMC 310 Flagstone Drive Brandon, MS 6018539449 whitekaren@yahoo.com Jamie Dunn Job Title: Babysitter N/A 440 Crosspark Drive Apt. V701 Pearl, MS 6019944589 happyladydunn@yahoo.com Felicia Smith Cashier Dollar General 624 S Pearson Rd Pearl, MS 6019813482 Feliciasmith601@yahoo.com Fredrecia Smith Assistant Manager Kroger 1167 Hwy 49 S, Richland, MS 6019532788 Cowboyfanlover9@yahoo.com Jacob Tillman Barber Southside Barbershop & Beauty 715 West McDowell Rd Jackson, MS 6019228989 Moneytillman82@yahoo.com Monica Townsend Supervisor Kroger 1167 Hwy 49 S, Richland, MS 6019544590 Mstownsend30@yahoo.com

Transcript Data STUDENT INFORMATION Name : Damion M. Darby Birth Date: Nov 09, 1993 Student Continuing Type: Curriculum Information Current Program College: Major and Department:

College of Business Marketing, Management & Marketing

***Transcript type:WEB is NOT Official *** DEGREES AWARDED Sough Bachelor of Business Degree Date: t: Admin. Curriculum Information Primary Degree Major:

Institution:

Marketing Attem Passe Earne GPA Qualit GPA pt d d Hour y Hours Hours Hours s Points 16.000 16.00 16.00 16.00 55.00 0 0 0

3.438

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BIO BIOL CSC ECO ECO ENG ENG ENG FNGB HIST HIST JSU JSU JSU MATH MATH MATH MUS PSY SPCH UNIV

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Current Term:

INTRO TO BIOLOGY TA 3.000 INTRO TO BIOLOGY TA 1.000 LAB DIGITAL COMPUTER TB 3.000 PRINCPL PRINCIPLES OF TB 3.000 MACROECONOMICS PRINCIPLES OF TB 3.000 MICROECONOMICS COMPOSITION & TB 3.000 LITERATURE COMPOSITION & TB 3.000 LITERATURE WORLD LITERATURE TC 3.000 I INTRO TO LEGAL TB 3.000 ASPECTS HISTORY OF TB 3.000 CIVILIZATION I HISTORY OF TB 3.000 CIVILIZATION II PRINCIPLES OF TC 1.000 BIOLOGY LAB PRINCIPLES OF TC 3.000 BIOLOGY II BEGINNING TB 3.000 ALGEBRA BASIC CONCPTS/N TA 3.000 MATH III COLLEGE ALGEBRA TC 3.000 CALCULUS I INDUST TA 3.000 OR BUS MUSIC TA 3.000 APPRECIATION GENERAL TB 3.000 PSYCHOLOGY PUBLIC SPEAKING TA 3.000 UNIVERSITY TA 2.000 SUCCESS Attem Passe Earne GPA Qualit GPA pt d d Hour y Hours Hours Hours s Points 61.000 61.00 61.00 61.00 191.00

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College of Business Marketing Transfer Good Standing Dean's List Title Grade Credi Qualit Start R CEU t y and Conta Hour Points End ct s Date Hours s PRINCIPLES B 3.000 9.00 OF MANGERIAL ACCTNG INTRODUCTIO A 3.000 12.00 N TO BUSINESS (HYB) MARKETING A 3.000 12.00 MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT B 3.000 9.00 TO ORGANIZATIO NS BASKETBALL & A 1.000 4.00 VOLLEYBALL ELEMENTARY B 3.000 9.00 SPANISH Attem Passe Earne GPA Qualit GPA pt d d Hour y Hours Hours Hours s Points 16.000 16.00 16.00 16.00 55.00 3.438 0 0 0 16.000 16.00 16.00 16.00 55.00 3.438 0 0 0

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COURSES IN PROGRESS
Spring 2014

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College: Major: Student Type: Subjec Cours Campu Lev t e s el

College of Business Marketing Continuing Title

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BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS(H YB) BUSINESS FINANCE BUSINESS LAW BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS BUSINESS ETHICS

3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000

V. Biographical Profile
Damion Darby is a Business Administration major at Jackson State University. He is currently a junior who is set to graduate in the class of 2015. He graduated from Pearl High School with a 3.03 GPA in 2011. He attended Hinds Community College in Raymond from Fall 2011 to Spring 2013 and transferred with a 3.13 GPA. He knows a lot about business regarding marketing and some strong points in economics. He is very good with mathematical skills. He wants to accomplish graduating from JSU with at least a 3.3 GPA and be very knowledgeable about the business field. His family background is all African-American. He came from a middle-class family with his dad having sole custody of him. He was born in California and resided there until he was 7. In 2001, he moved to Mississippi and became introduced to things such as basketball and rap music. Since elementary school, Mr. Darby has always been on the honor roll and had perfect attendance to school every year. His current aspiration is to end up for a business that pays good salary with great benefits. His future aspiration is to run his own business successfully and land in the Fortune 500. He currently works for Kroger as a courtesy clerk and is gaining social skills day by days which will help him communicate with customers in the future. He is a man who likes to work on an incentive basis and is very polite. He doesnt mind assisting people.

VI. Personal Code of Ethics

Responsibility - the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. Dedication - the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose. Determination - firmness of purpose; resoluteness.

Persistence - firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Consistency - conformity in the application of something, typically that which is necessary for the sake of logic, accuracy, or fairness.

VII. Career Goals & Contingency Plan

Career Goals (Month) Attend at least 2 job fairs Get offered to at least 4 job interviews Discover more about successful senior coordinators Get business cards made Gather 5 reference letters

Career Goals (Year) Enter into an internship Enter community service program offered by a job Have the ultimate business resume Get hired to the job I desire

Contingency Plan My back up plan as I should say would be to work for a business such as Primerica, which sells insurance. It doesnt require much experience, except for the fact that you should have good social skills. Starting as an insurance salesman, I could work my way up in the business to become maybe an owner or CEO. If even before a salesman, they could start me off as a trainee making decent pay then I would be satisfied as I earn the chance to move up in the company. Through this way, maybe the job opens up some positions that are related to senior coordinating that may interest me. Somewhere in these fields that Primerica offer, there should be some relation to the job I desire and the job they offer. Every business needs some type of coordination in managing themselves.

VIII. Career Planning Guide (Assessment of Qualifications)

Career Planning Guide

The following planning templates will guide you in collecting, compiling, and analyzing information needed to assess your marketability.

Assessment of Qualifications

Complete the following assessment to identify your key qualifications as they relate to a job of your choice.

Self-Assessment What kind of person am I? Am I dependable, energetic, a good time manager, a leader, and so on? I am an enthusiastic leader who is dependable when it comes to teamwork as well as getting a required task done to the best of my abilities.

What are my aptitudes? How are my quantitative, verbal, mechanical, or problem-solving skills? My aptitudes are communicating good on the right circumstances. My problem solving skill start with verbally speaking in a way that everyone can understand and best interpret.

What are my achievements? Have I excelled in grades, extracurricular activities, work, and so forth? My achievements include a 3.5 GPA at JSU and honor roll at Hinds Community College. Perfect Attendance throughout high school was a major accomplishment for me.

 What are my interests? What kinds of courses, activities, reading, and leisure do I enjoy? My interest include sports, movies, and clothes. I like taking management courses because they teach me a lot about how to conduct businesses and run them. My favorite activities include playing basketball and running. I enjoy reading blog magazines.

What is my education preparation? What is my major, minor, special training, or skills? My education preparation is in the field of business. My major is Business Administration.

What work experience do I have? What full- or part-time jobs have I held? I have held one full time, now part time job, which is a courtesy clerk at Kroger. I have worked there from May 2013 till present.

Career Analysis What type of career is it? Is it a pressure occupation? Do hazards exist? Is travel expected? The career I desire is a pressure occupation because you handle most of the internal obligations of the business. Hazards can exist as far as employees not being on the same page. Travel can be expected for going to meetings with other businesses.

What preparation is necessary? What are the academic, training, and/or professional requirements? The preparation necessary is obviously to be a team leader, have great social skills, and know the ins and outs about the business.

 What rewards does it offer? What is the standard salary? What opportunities exist for advancement? What are the fringe benefits? The rewards it offers is being able to plan all of the obligations for a businesses to its strengths. The standard salary for senior coordinator is $50000. Opportunities for advancement include workshops and seminars.

What is the future for the field? Will it likely expand or contract? Will it be strongly influenced by technology? Will political or governmental influences be significant? The future of the field is very sharp. There are all types of coordinators for different businesses. Technology is a good assistance in this job field. Political/Government influences are about average.

Job Analysis What are the specific duties and responsibilities? Coordinators may be responsible for managing a number of clerical tasks for a manager or executive, such as preparing the text of proposals, speeches, or reviewing contracts with vendors or customers. An events coordinator may be responsible for managing conferences and seminars conducted by the company, under the direction of an event manager. The coordinator may even function as an executive assistant, handling a wide range of tasks that managing an executives schedule, arranging transportation and hotel accommodations for trips, and screening inbound telephone and email communications. Do my personal characteristics seem compatible with the specified duties and responsibilities? My personal characteristics are very compatible because I like to be very involved. Does my education satisfy requirements for the position? Would I be willing to continue my education? It is a great job to strive for when graduating in the college of business and

I am certainly willing to continue my education for it. Are my experiences directly related to the job's specified duties and responsibilities? They are somewhat related, but experience is mostly on the job.

Interview with a Career Person When did you become interested in this field? Halfway into my college career What do you see as an ideal preparation for entry? Advancing in my current job at Kroger What was your first job in this field? N/A Do reasonable opportunities for advancement exist? yes Does the field have potential for growth? Discuss. Yes, you can highly move up from my job to manager of the store based off a degree What tasks do you perform on a typical day? Bagging customer groceries, pushing bascarts inside the store, organizing aisles for preparation What do you like best about your career? Meeting new people What do you dislike? Rude customers

 What is your advice to someone who is considering entry into this field? Have great social skills and keep a positive attitude.

COMPANY/JOB PROFILE TEMPLATE

Compile the information gained from your assessment qualifications to prepare a company/job profile for a job of your choice. Position Skill Education

Company/Job Requirements Bachelors Degree

My qualifications and Needs Bachelors Degree

Professional coordinator Certification General knowledge Ins and outs about the business itself Courage & empathy Intellectual skills Microsoft word, access, excel, Computer skills powerpoint Enthusiastic speaker Communication skills Interpersonal skills Team leader Management skills Good coordination Work environment Very open & social Very hands on and busy Work style honesty Ethical standards $50,000+ Salary range Travel and overtime Very likely progression Career path

Coordinator training reporting skills and administrative project experience Courage Microsoft word, access, excel, powerpoint Not afraid to speak in front of groups of people Team player, with capability to lead Need help with coordination Open & social More hands on & less busy Honesty, bravery $60,000-$80,000 Love to travel progression

ANALYSIS OF MARKETABILITY

Using the information gathered from the assessments of qualifications and the company/job profile, generate a list of key qualifications with supporting evidence from your education and experience.

Identify an item that you Briefly describe what you did believe will showcase each (the experience) and use key qualification listed. concrete terms to discuss how well you performed (accomplishments). 1. attending class every day Experience: at high school to accomplish perfect attendance certificate Accomplishment: perfect attendance certificate Experience:

Key Qualification Experience and Accomplishments

Support Portfolio Contents

2. being attentive to customers wants and needs while working in Krogers to help them gain more knowledge about products

Accomplishment: pay raise

3. creating a marketing plan which received a perfect score in my Management Marketing class

Experience:

Accomplishment: received perfect score

4. did research paper on Experience: Battle of Hastings with works cited page Accomplishment: received outstanding score

5. joined the union club at Kroger

Experience:

Accomplishment: community service hours and benefits

IX. Interview Questions

A. Interviewer Questions 1. What benefits do you expect from this company? 2. What can you offer us that no other employee will? 3. Are you willing to travel? 4. What do you know about our business? 5. Are you willing to make sacrifices for this job? 6. Name some experience that relates to this job? 7. Describe your personality and some interesting characteristics you have? 8. Are you persistent and always on time? 9. How are you with speeches and talking in front of people? 10. What makes you better certified for this job than the next person? B. Interviewee Questions 1. What are you looking for an in employee? 2. Is overtime available? 3. Are you reasonable and willing to understand certain circumstances? 4. Will I be treated fair? 5. Are there good benefits offered? 6. What is a typical work day like for this company? 7. How often will I travel? 8. How much creative control will I have as far as dealing with projects? 9. Will I be working with teams or by myself? 10. Is the workspace open or closed?

X. Interview Thank You Letter

I would like to thank you for the time & opportunity given to me by you for the interview. I hope you were really impressed with what I said and I was just astounded to even get the chance to talk to you. I understand you are probably a pretty busy person, so again with the time I was given, I hope you were satisfied. Being a senior coordinator is something I take seriously and I am aspiring to be one no matter what it takes. Im positive this job hiring is no easy pick for a person like you, but senior coordinating is the job that best fits me in life. It would be an honor to work for this company because of its values and mission statement. I believe the company has a special place for me and I am willing to help it further its success. I have been researching responsibilities and tasks that are associated with senior coordinating just because I feel so ready to embrace this. I read up on the company and all its statistics just to get a good idea on how the business is going and maybe how I could help if I was given the chance. Hopefully you will reach a decision by the end of this week. If you do, please feel free to notify me by email or call during any time. I cant wait to see/hear those words youre hired.

XI. Follow Up Letter

Damion Darby February 27, 2014 Dear Mr. Employer 2010 Highpointe Street Brandon, MS 39042 6019530278

Hey, its Damion Darby, whom you met at the job fair. I feel like I didnt leave enough information for you to get into contact with me in all ways possible. So, of course my phone number is 601-953-0278. My email is otownfinest760@yahoo.com I am also available on Facebook as Damion Marquez Darby. You can tweet me on twitter @Darby5150. As you know I work at the Kroger in Richland, MS. You can possibly call during lunch hours. The manager will usually pick up and you can ask to speak to me. I am working on getting business cards made so it will have all of my contact information available to everyone at once. Please feel free to contact me when you find time and maybe we can discuss a job interview or sit down for a meeting so we can get to know one another. I am usually free on weekends from 11 am to 1 pm and free on weekdays from 10 am to 11:30 am.

Damion Darby
Damion Darby

XII. Job Acceptance Letter

Damion Darby February 27, 2014 Dear Mr. Employer I am so grateful you have hired me for this position. Let me start by saying, thank you, for believing in me enough to give me this great position. I really appreciate being accepted to fulfill this position and I do not take it for granted. This is an opportunity I intend to make the most out of with 100 percent effort. I completely accept this position with the best intentions to show progress from the start of my hire. I am ready to discuss the terms and conditions of my employment. I like to work a morning schedule, but I am willing to work past that in whatever way is best for the company. I am also eager to know what the starting salary and when will be my first day to start at this position. Thank you, and please contact me as soon as you can to bring me up on details. Sincerely, 2010 Highpointe Street Brandon, MS 39042 6019530278

Damion Darby
Damion Darby

XIII. Job Refusal Letter

Damion Darby February 27, 2014 Dear Mr. Employer 2010 Highpointe Street Brandon, MS 39042 6019530278

I am sorry to inform you, but I will have to decline this job offer. I appreciate you considering me for the position, but I have different plans. Some of the company views and ethics I seem to disagree with. I just dont think I would fit in well with the company because my views dont seem to be on par with the values the company has. I would rather save time and confusion by declining rather than accepting. Thank you for the offer. Sincerely,

Damion Darby
Damion Darby

XIV. Background Information on Chosen Career

Expectations: Strong work ethic Productivity Professionalism

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills Technical skills Interpersonal skills Communication skills Customer focus

Teamwork and collaboration skills Job Duties:

Maintains workflow by studying methods; implementing cost reductions; and developing reporting procedures. Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, forms control, office layout, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing changes. Develops administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

Resolves administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions.

Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Provides information by answering questions and requests.

Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects; expediting work results. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Qualifications:

Reporting Skills, Administrative Writing Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Managing Processes, Organization, Analyzing Information , Professionalism, Problem Solving, Supply Management, Inventory Control, Verbal Communication

XV. Background Information on Two Companies

1. Kroger The Kroger Company is an American retailer founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio. By revenue, it is the country's largest supermarket chain, its secondlargest general retailer (after Walmart), and its twenty-third largest company. Kroger is also the fifth largest retailer in the world. As of February 2013, Kroger operates, either directly or through its subsidiaries, 2,424 stores. Kroger's headquarters are in downtown Cincinnati. It maintains markets in 31 states, with store formats that include supermarkets, superstores, department stores, convenience stores, and mall jewelry stores. Kroger-branded grocery stores are located throughout the Midwestern and Southern United States. Kroger also is parent to several "banner" chains, such as Ralphs in California. Kroger's employees are mostly represented by collective bargaining agreements. Seventy-five percent of Kroger employees are represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). 2. Primerica Primerica, Inc. is a distributor of financial services and sells products through representatives in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam. As of 2011, it was the largest independent financial services marketing organization in North America with 90,000 representatives. Primerica, Inc. is a multi-level marketing company which sells financial products and services using a hybrid model of direct selling, franchising and distribution. The company focuses on the sale of term life insurance, as well as providing other financial products and services including mutual funds, annuities, segregated funds,

managed accounts, long-term care insurance, pre-paid legal services, auto insurance, home insurance, credit monitoring and debt management plans. The company has more than 4.3 million life insurance clients and over 2 million client investment accounts

XVI. What Can I Do With This Major?

Area Employer Information/Strategies Management

Types of Management Include: Entry-Level/Management-Trainee Supervision of Employees and Operations Project Management Team Management Information Management Operations Management Middle Management Top Management Nearly every type of organization across industries offer management positions including: o Banks and financial institutions o Retail stores o Restaurants o Hotels and other facilities o Service providers o Healthcare organizations o Manufacturers o Software and technology companies o Educational institutions Local, state, and federal government Nonprofit organizations Self-employed Be prepared to start in entry-level management trainee positions or corporate rotational training programs. Gain related experience through internships or summer and part-time jobs. Work at a retail store or restaurant; advance into an assistant manager position. Get involved in student organizations and assume leadership roles. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, and a sense of independence. Take courses in a secondary specialty such as marketing or information systems to increase job opportunities. Learn to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and to work well on a team. Develop strong problem solving skills.

Sales

Industrial Sales Consumer Product Sales Financial Services Sales Services Sales Advertising Sales Corporate Sales Manufacturer Representation Direct Consumer Sales E-commerce Customer Service Sales Management: o District, Regional, and Higher For-profit and nonprofit organizations Product and service organizations Manufacturers Financial companies Insurance companies Print and electronic media outlets Software and technology companies Internet companies Obtain experience through internships or summer and part-time jobs. Seek leadership positions in campus organizations. Work for the campus newspaper, directory, or radio station selling advertisements. Become highly motivated and well-organized. Learn to work well under pressure and to be comfortable in a competitive environment. Be prepared to work independently and to be self-motivated. Plan to work irregular and long hours. Cultivate strong persuasion skills. Learn how to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and build relationships. Take courses in interpersonal communication and public speaking. Develop a strong knowledge base of the product or service you are selling. To deliver effective customer service, develop problem solving skills, self-confidence, assertiveness, and empathy. Become committed to customer satisfaction. Some positions in sales, such as pharmaceuticals, require at least one to two years of a proven record in outside sales. Be prepared to start in a different industry before getting a job in pharmaceuticals.

Insurance

Sales

Claims Underwriting Risk Management Asset Management Loss Control Customer Service Insurance firms Insurance brokers Talk to professionals in the industry to learn more about claims, underwriting, and risk management. Many entry-level positions exist in these areas. Initiative and sales ability are necessary to be a successful agent or broker. Develop strong communication skills as many positions require interaction with others and the ability to explain information clearly and concisely. There are many certifications in the insurance industry. Research those relevant to your area.

Banking

Commercial Banking Retail/Consumer Banking Credit Analysis Lending Trust Services Mortgage Loans Branch Management Operations Banks Credit unions Savings and loan associations Financial services institutions Wholesale lenders Housing lenders Federal Reserve banks Build a solid background in business including marketing and accounting. Seek experience through part-time, summer, or internship positions in a bank. Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work well with a diverse clientele.

Real Estate

Brokerage/Sales Residential Commercial Office and Industrial Farm and Land Property Management Appraising Land Development Real estate brokers Banks Appraisal firms Apartment and condominium complexes Leasing offices Developers Large corporations: real estate departments Research the process of becoming a real estate broker through the National Association of Realtors. Every state requires a combination of real estate courses, passing an exam, and other criterion to gain a license. Obtain sales experience through part-time, summer, or internship positions. Develop an entrepreneurial spirit as nearly 60% of brokers and agents are self-employed. Be willing to work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients schedules. Investigate apprenticeships in appraisal if that is an area of interest.

Human Resource Management

Recruiting/Staffing Compensation Benefits Training Safety Employee Relations Industrial Relations Organizational Development Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Law Consulting

Large organizations in a variety of industries including:

Banks and financial institutions

Retail stores Restaurants Hotels and other facilities Service providers Healthcare organizations Manufacturers Software and technology companies Educational institutions Temporary or staffing agencies Executive search firms Local, state, and federal government Labor unions Major nonprofit organizations Take courses in the social sciences such as psychology and sociology. Gain relevant experience through internships. Hone your verbal and written communication skills. Learn to solve problems creatively, and build strong conflict resolution skills. Develop good computer skills because many human resource systems are automated. Join the Society of Human Resource Management and other related professional associations. Be prepared for continuous learning once in the profession, and seek endorsements such as the Professional Human Resource Certification or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist. Earn a masters degree for career advancement or a law degree for employment law.

General Information and Strategies

General business is a broad area that can lead to many career opportunities. Students should clearly define their goals and seek experiences and skills necessary to reach those goals. Gaining relevant experience through part-time and summer jobs or internships is critical. Learn about various fields of business through research on internet sites, informational interviews of professionals, and exposure to work environments through shadowing, volunteering, or interning. Develop interpersonal and organizational skills through participation in and leadership of student organizations. Strong communication skills, including public speaking, are also important to achieving success in this field. Learn to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work well in a team environment. Get involved in student professional associations in field of interest. Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find an experienced mentor.

Consider earning an MBA or other related graduate degree after gaining work experience to reach the highest levels of business management. See also What Can I Do With This Major? for Management, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Logistics and Accounting for additional information.

XVII. TypeFocus (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator/Personality Assessment

XVIII. Exemplary Project Marketing Plan for Management Marking Project

Marketing Plan

By Damion Darby

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 1 - Executive Summary Page 2 - Current Marketing Situation Page 3 - Threats & Opportunities Analysis Page 4 - Objectives and Issues Page 5 - Marketing Strategy Page 6 - Action Programs Page 7 - Budgets Page 8 Controls

Executive Summary
I want to sell myself with a dream of a clothing line. I want to present clothing of swagger and the latest trends of today for all age groups to wear. I will give everyone a face, voice, and/or expression to show to the world. Clothing is form of speech & expression for everyone and we intend to help people speak up and express themselves however they choose. Those are my goals for the public knowledge and thats what I am setting out to do for communities all around the United States, and possibly the world.

Current Marketing Situation

Market Description The market I am aiming for is kids, teenagers, and young to middle aged adults. Customers need clothing of difference and creativity from warm or hot to cold weather climates. Product Review Sales for clothing are expected to be hundreds of thousands sold each year. Prices would range $40-60 on shorts and jeans & $20-60 on tshirts, hoodies, and hats. Gross margins should be at least to double every month. Competition Competition, for me, is anyone who has a clothing brand of urban fashion. Competition ranges from anyone including American Eagle, Aeropostale, Trukfit, Rocawear, etc. Their quality is high order and attacks trends of today. However their pricing ranges are too high so some consumers would consider unaffordable. Their distribution is from foreign factory countries of low wages which does not help the U.S. economy. Their promotion relies mainly through magazines and short commercials. Distribution The sales trends for my competition are mainly in a steady high demand. The competitors usually throw sales specials which attract customers because the prices are lowered, but usually still of high prices. I plan to use distribution through America and nearby countries like Canada & Mexico.

Threats & Opportunities Analysis

Starting with major threats, the major threats that I could face is extremity. I dont want to give the public a too extreme idea of expression to where it feeds off a bad message and gets a bad reputation. Another threat could be criticism for reasonable prices. Most clothing lines charge mild to high prices to cope with great revenue while we will charge reasonable prices in which we expect still good revenue, but more sales because I expect more people to buy. Opportunities could be to be 1 of the top 5 clothing lines in America. I could possibly buy smaller clothing lines into ours and adapt them into mine, thus growing revenue and worldwide recognition. Through this way, we can take smaller clothing lines into ours and develop an even more creative clothing line with more styles and chains.

Objectives & Issues

Objectives I plan to accomplish are customer appreciation first of all. I want the customers to feel welcome and satisfied for our goods. Other objectives are be recognized as one of the top clothing lines in the country, build a legendary status as a clothing line, sponsor celebrities and well known people of all kinds. An issue that could affect this are the economic status, because if the economy is on the downfall, regardless how good the product, customers will not buy. More issues include developing trends that alter customers taste and improvement from competitors that could cause a decline in the demand for our clothing product.

Marketing Strategy
My marketing strategy will start with a simple quote that relates to the name of our clothing line. The quote is Divided we fall. I want to give a sense to all customers that no matter how different you are, you are all of king & queen status. I will create value for customers by showing them that they are everything to the country. I shall be the voice for them when they dont have to speak. I am the face for them when they need symbolism. My expression for them when they dont have the right words to quote. My strategy for product is creativity and differentiation, but yet a sense of unity. My strategy for price is affordable and reasonable by catering to the customers financial situations. My strategy for place is to start from ground up. I also want to work with small clothing companies and help develop 1 brand of a big clothing line for worldwide recognition. I want to place myself in local malls, metropolitan areas, downtown, and big city populated areas. My strategy for promotion is advertising through commercials, magazines, sponsors, and public relations. I shall respond to threats by customer feedback because if I am not in a customers best interest then as I stated before, divided my company shall fall. I shall respond to opportunities by being humble and capitalizing off them to build success. I shall respond to critical issues by getting to the root of them and discussing them among the company to come up with the best outcome to fix them and make sure they dont happen again.

Action Programs
WHAT WILL BE DONE? - I shall start with samples of clothing to the public just for teasers. I will turn to celebrities and public figures to ask them for sponsoring so it can give us a boost in our message. I will showcase our clothing at fashion shows and magazines as well to expose people to it. WHEN WILL IT BE DONE? Everything shall be done as soon as we receive enough financial backing to make enough of the product to sell to the public. Investing from major to small companies will help. In a matter of 8-12 months, I will have the full developed line in stores for customers to buy. WHO WILL DO IT? Everyone from me, as the top manager, to the district store managers will help in the process of building this clothing line from the ground up. As the business grows, I can hire in store employees to help sale the product in stores. The manufacturing companies who produce the product will also help by supplying the product in great quality & quantity. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? The cost will be affordable and reasonable to the customers to show that I am aware of the economy and peoples financial situations. I want to have a medium pricing on our clothes to show that normal people anywhere can get this product and help change the world by showing that we are all equal.

Budgets
I plan to start out on the financial backing $100,000 the first year. So the budget will be to produce the product on the range of $30,000-40,000. I will advertise spending $15,000. I plan to set up our brand in stores on about $30,000, which saves us about $5,000 of leftover money. My expected profit is to be about $40,000-$50,000 the first year and double that the next year. In the first year, I can resupply on about $12,000 and advertise on about $20,000. The year after the profit has doubled, I can spend more on setting up more shops for customers around the country. Also, I can use the extra money we earned to build our personnel for each store and in the business as far as managers and sales people.

Controls
A control I will use to monitor progress is a customer survey which gives us feedback linked with sales revenue from each location of the sale. I will call meetings from managers of each store and gather up the surveys to judge and compare what is best for the future of our business. I will measure revenue with budget and investment to see where the company stands on a financial backing. I will look into which specific product of the clothing line does not sell good and which is selling good to determine what specific product I shall produce more of, develop around, and advertise more of. I will of course have cameras in the store to also see how each store does with customers and interest.

XIX. Vesume
My name is Damion Darby. I am a Business Administration major at Jackson State University and currently holding a 3.5 GPA. I graduated from Pearl High School in Pearl, MS in 2011 on the honor roll. I attend school every day and I never have an absence that is unexcused. I currently work at Kroger as a courtesy clerk and I have gained great social skills working there. In my whole academic career in college, I have never failed nor dropped a class, or even had to retake a class. My lowest placement grade in any class was a C. I never have any trouble when it comes to presenting myself in front of groups of people and I am great with holding conversations. I like to consider myself an enthusiastic speaker from time to time because people need motivation. I love exercising and playing sports such as basketball, so any physical part of a job is never too overwhelming for me. Mathematics is somewhat a strong part for me, as Ive came out of classes such as Accounting & Business Calculus with As. Im all about contribution in any positive way to a company. I believe in avoiding conflict all in the greater good to help bring about solutions. I would like to say its not about what the company can do for you, but what you can do for the company to help it better establish itself as a good mark in the economy.