Resume of James Gong
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Resume of James Gong

JAMES GONG
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EDUCATION Bryant University May 2020 GPA 3.43
Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Law Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Concentration: Finance
• Dean’s List Recognition

EXPERIENCE Sodexo, Cashier, Smithfield, RI May 2017 - Present
• Executed strategies to increase customer volume and satisfaction
• Integrated customer recommendations to widen product line
• Established protocols to ensure cleanliness and efficiency of machinery

Bloomberg Terminal Certification December 2018
• Developed intimate knowledge of Bloomberg terminal functions
• Learned deep technical and historical knowledge of finances

Sears Holding Corporation, Sales Associate, Acton, MA February 2016 – September 2017 • Supervised other employees and reviewed their performance • Identified customer behavior patterns to determine store layout and increase sales • Facilitated with store vendors to manage inventory levels and turnover

LEADERSHIP ROLES Eagle Scout Rank February 2016
• Highest Rank achievable in the Boy Scouts of America
• Oversaw the materials and tools necessary for troop to operate as quartermaster
• Developed leadership, teamwork, communication, and time management skills
• Taught me the value of community service and environmental consciousness

Bryant Democrats Treasurer September 2018 – Present
• Reviewed club budgeting and proposed changes based on club’s needs
• Introduced new organizational strategies to increase club size among women
• Organized events and public speakers with other on campus clubs Counselor in ‘Love Your Major’ Event February 2019
• Coached students in why they should declare as a Politics and Law major
Evaluator of Potential Bryant Faculty October 2018 • Analyzed the teaching abilities of a professor and reviewed strengths and weaknesses

BUSINESS COURSE PROJECTS
Financial Statement Analysis Class
• Presentation to panel of financial professionals on evaluation of company September 2019
• Developed knowledge of company valuation techniques

Management Principles and Practice Course Project September 2018
• Analyzed data from Work Immersion Program to understand the program’s effectiveness
• Presented findings to Rhode Island Governor’s Workforce Board leaders

Bryant IDEA January 2017
• Created a prototype outlay of new BestBuy Store to anticipate changes in the market
• Utilized design thinking process of observation, rapid brainstorming, and prototyping

COMMUNITY SERVICE Eagle Project September 2015
• Led the building of a 40-foot bridge to aid hikers across wet areas • Worked with town recreation manager and natural resources assistant • Coordinated time-table, tools, and materials
• Fundraised via bake sale to cover cost of purchasing material