Samuel

EDUCATION
May 2011 – Present Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
August 2009 – May 2011 Harper College, Palatine, Illinois
Grade Point Average 3.00/4.00
June 2007 – June 2009 The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Bachelor of Science expected 2011, Strategic Communications and Business Management Double Major
Grade Point Average 3.00/4.00, First Year Academic Distinction
June 2003 - May 2007 Boca Raton Community High School, Boca Raton, Florida
Grade Point Average 3.00/4.00. National Forensic League Merit Scholar
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2011 – Present IG2 Data Security, Schaumburg, Illinois, Inside Sales
September 2010 – July 2011ProActive IT Solutions, Palatine, Illinois, Sales Consultant
June 2009 – August 2010 Quality Customer Service and Sales, Buffalo Grove, Illinois Customer Service Representative
Successfully generate and actively solicit sales for various marketing companies.
March 2007 - August 2007 Green Street Mortgage, Coconut Creek, Florida, Home Mortgage Consultant Real Estate Services
Solicited and originated mortgage loans for new home purchase and refinancing. Loans were sold in the secondary market. Supervised and developed two loan processors. Exceeded quotas for loans closed, revenue production and cross selling of bank product sales exceeded by 45%.
February 2006 - August 2007 Accent Home Loans, Lake Worth, Florida, Telemarketer / Loan Officer
Customized loan programs tailored to meet the financial needs of individual clients. Reviewed credit reports, analyzed income statements and performed underwriting of income versus debt and combined asset worth. Originated and closed 51 loans equaling $7.9 million in five months. Generated more than $90,000 in fee income from loans sold in the secondary market.
June 2005 - August 2006 Angelo’s Kitchen, Boca Raton, Florida, Waiter/Busboy
Provided dining service for patrons at this exclusive, fine dining Italian restaurant, which traditionally served four courses per meal. Assisted in development of menu. Ensured that efficient and maximum service was rendered for all guests. Also responsible for serving specialty items, and assisting in guest request, assuring correct table set-up and assisting in seating arrangement.
June 2005 - August 2007 Summit Capital Lending, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida, Mortgage Loan Originator
Sourced secondary market and commercial real estate loans for largest mortgage broker. Actively solicited mortgage loans through self-promotion and development of marketing strategies in all of South Florida. Originated and have closed $17 million in loans in two-year period. Strong customer focus, Skilled at building financial rapport and developing long lasting trusted relationships with customers.
LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS
August 2008 – May 2009 KUJH Television News, University of Kansas, Staff Member
June 2007 – May 2009 Alpha Epsilon Pi, University of Kansas Chapter, and Social Chairman
August 2007 – May 2009 Entrepreneur Club, University of Kansas, Club Member
August 2007 – May 2009 KJHK 90.7 FM, University of Kansas Radio, Staff Member
AWARDS
➢ 2006 – 2007 Pathfinder Finalist – Journalism
➢ 2006 – 2007 Humorous Interpretation National Finalist
➢ 2005 – 2006 National Forensic League Honor Member
➢ 2005 – 2006 Palm Beach Catholic Forensic League 2nd place – Varsity Public Forum
➢ 2005 – 2006 Palm Beach Catholic Forensic League 3rd place – Varsity Public Forum
SKILLS
➢ Superb leadership, interpersonal, planning and communication abilities
➢ Accomplished, achievement-driven, persistent and motivated to succeed
➢ Dynamic personality that inspires people to want to work with me
➢ Excellent language skills - written, oral and broadcast
➢ High-level organizational and time-management skills
➢ Proficient in PC and Macintosh environments
➢ Experienced in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Photo Editor, Access, Outlook, and Publisher
➢ Two years college level conversational Spanish