Kurt Monette's Resume

Kurt D. Monette
3827 Common Road
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 242-6301
Kurtismo@Gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position at an advertising agency that utilizes my
writing/research, interpersonal skills, creativity, and diligence
EDUCATION
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
September 2003-August 2008
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English
Minor: Advertising Concentration: Film Studies
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Major G.P.A: 3.7
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Overall G.P.A: 3.5
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Borders Bookstore, Birmingham, MI
Bookseller September 2009-Present
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Interact with, engage, and assist customers
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Provide proper knowledge of current materials, merchandise and store make-up
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Assist in organization of store materials and operate search database program
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Ensure that store’s corporate goals are met
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Operate cash registers
Periodical and Media Inventory Processor
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Manage weekly influx and inventory of periodicals, DVD’s, and CD’s
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Follow corporate directives for special display of periodicals and media
Allied Advertising, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Promotions/ Public Relations Assistant January 2008-September 2009
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Assisted entertainment publicists in securing promotions/publicity for feature films
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Scanned local media outlets for publicity pieces
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Staffed local promotional events, press and word-of-mouth screenings
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Followed directives from studios to perform market/demographic research
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Solicited potential promotional tie-ins for upcoming films
Kresge Library, Oakland University
August 2003-April 2008
Information Technology Assistant
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Managed the computer lab while providing assistance to patrons
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Processed and updated inventory on library equipment
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Directed phone and email requests
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COMPUTER SKILLS
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet (social media/research) email, Mac and PC
operating systems, familiar with Adobe Photoshop, basic html, website/blog
development, and digital video editing.
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS/ENDEAVORS
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Earned Dean’s List honors in 2005-06 and 2006-07
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Received recommendation for British literature analysis to be presented at the
“Meeting of Minds” Undergraduate Conference
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Creator, curator, & writer of comedy site featured on various websites
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Procured and produced several freelance video editing jobs
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Independently wrote, performed, and recorded full length music album, as well
as several creative short films for the web
Online Creative Portfolio: http://www.kurtmonette.blogspot.com/
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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