Christopher Mikkelson Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Arkansas, United States

Collaborate with our team of Carrier Sales Reps, Account Managers and Customer Care Reps to secure coverage for our customer's freight. Utilize all available tools at my disposable to negotiate the best price and best service from hundreds of independent carriers.Work closely with carriers to resolve any issues that may arise and escalate to management if needed.Actively work to expand my knowledge of Revenova and it's integrations, and share this knowledge with co-workers when the need arises. Constantly expand my list of regular carriers and regularly touch base with my existing contacts to meet their needs. Keep up to date on logistics trends by tuning into Freightwaves and monitoring DAT Rateview.

Bentonville Ar

• Consulted members of Sam’s Club how to upgrade and save money on their TV and internet by representing both DirecTV and Cox Communications. • Built relationships with new and existing customers by using shared experiences, being consistent and being honest. • Utilized face to face marketing techniques to sell TV and internet packages.

Huntsville Ar

• Implemented work exchange program on Nationbuilder community building software. This involved editing the screening questionnaire, writing FAQs, and creating guidelines.• Launched social media presence and increased Twitter and Instagram followers by 100% and Facebook likes by 200% by creating content that connected with the audience and exchanging like for like.• Created and implemented the communication strategy for social media by creating a training manual and schedule. • Worked closely with financial coordinator and web designer to create donation avenues on website. • Developed marketing emails and newsletters including the cancellation of a conference and new directions of the organization.• Supervised permaculture consultants to promote workshops, design infographics, and implement landscaping projects

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

• Created quizzes, managed files, imputed grades, and emailed students using Blackboard course management system.• Created interactive slides utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and the latest slide creation techniques.• Managed all aspects of learning including development and execution of interactive lessons, grading speeches and giving oral and written feedback.

Huntsville Ar

• Researched and developed strategy for digital signing software. Developed report using Microsoft Word.• Promoted ministry happenings on Facebook and Instagram.•Set up and managed online communication tools such as GroupMe and Google calendar.•Worked with a team of volunteers to promote and organize annual Lock-In fundraiser event.\•Worked with coordinator to design and create promotional signage utilizing YouZign design software.•Created directory of Volunteers by getting pertinent information from each volunteer and entering it into Microsoft Excel.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

• Graded student papers using rubrics developed by both Prof. O’Loughlin and myself• Handled questions and problems of around 250 students each semester via email and Blackboard.• Gave a presentation utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint to outline the findings of my thesis and teach mass communication concepts.• Accessed student integrity and submitted documents if students were found plagiarizing.

Fayetteville 08/25/2014 - 05/01/2015

• Created interactive slides utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and the latest slide creation techniques.• Managed all aspects of learning including development and execution of interactive lessons, grading speeches and giving oral and written feedback to students.• Created quizzes, managed files, imputed grades, and emailed students using Blackboard course management system.

Rogers Ar

•Supervised and stayed in cabins of boys ages 9-14•Teamed up with two other counselors to coach teams in various sports. •Worked with other counselors to run a riflery range, and an archery range. This involved making sure kids followed all the rules, everyone stayed safe and that everything was in working order. •Worked solo to run a batting range.•Taught outdoor and craft skills to groups of kids.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

• Assisted patrons on research projects using various library search tools including Proquest, Ebsco, and ILL.• Identified problem areas in the library and cooperated with supervisor to solved them .• Conducted daily organization of the library utilizing the Library of Congress classification system.• Trained new employees in correct shelving and organization techniques.• Performed various administrative duties as needed (copying, data entry, etc.).

Rogers Ar, 07/01/2013 - 08/01/2013

• Supervised and stayed in cabins of boys ages 9-14• Teamed up with two other counselors to coach teams in various sports. • Worked with other counselors to run a riflery range, and an archery range. This involved making sure kids followed all the rules, everyone stayed safe and that everything was in working order. • Worked solo to run a batting range.• Taught outdoor and craft skills to groups of kids.• Worked closely with director of maintenance to help maintain the camp grounds.

University Of Arkansas

• Self-supervised as supervisor was not very involved with process. • Measured biomass and weighted it on micro scale.• Cleaned laboratory.

University Of Arkansas

• Worked with another work study employee to organize a warehouse full of ink cartridges. Job was self-motivated and self-organizing. • Assisted full time employees at the main office with various jobs including sticking magnets on shopping lists, packing advertising materials, and delivering packages around the university.

Masters In Communication, Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Lambda Pi Eta - National Communication Honor Society. Notable Classes and projects: Thesis: Social Learning.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication

Activities and Societies: Lambda Pi Eta - Communication Honor Society Notable Classes and projects: Children and Media: Worked with a team.