Jared Bendel Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc

Performing duties and have responsibility in a variety of areas including sales, HR, marketing/advertising, warehouse management, and business analysis.-Develop and implement marketing strategies for specific target groups-Manage marketing projects including strategies and materials from inception to execution-Analyze and develop sales strategies for Fortune 500 companies-Negotiate MM contracts, discount and rebate programs, and delivery timelines-Present product information for review to upper management at Home Depot and Lowes-Facilitate large and small group discussions at trade shows and industry meetings-Write press releases in proper format for publication-Arrange and provide interviews to industry publications and media outlets-Manage marketing budget

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

For the summer between my first and second years of graduate school, I traveled the eastern United States interviewing customers, designing surveys, and synthesized survey results for SOMMER USA Inc. Upon returning to Colorado State University to finish my Master's degree, I consulted and revised marketing materials and artwork until I graduated and accepted a full-time position as the Sales and Marketing Manager at SOMMER USA, Inc. I performed these duties in my current role at SOMMER.

Fort Collins, Co

Taught two sections per semester of Introduction to Public Speaking while writing my thesis and attending graduate courses in Communication Studies.- Taught principles of public speaking and speech writing- Responsible for managing and grading 48 students per semester- Sharpened leadership skills through guiding student research- Provided curriculum evaluation and feedback to peers and administrators

Supervised a team of individuals on a daily basis, coaching new partners in proper beverage creation and brewing, appropriate cash handling techniques, and time management of staff.- Developed leadership skills in motivating and supporting colleagues- Coached and implemented conflict resolution techniques- Managed barista staff in working toward sales goals- Processed daily deposits and managed cash handling

Assisted in the consultation, implementation, and on-going support of a value-add Managed Print Services software application.- Consulted with business owners and determined their software application needs- Provided in-house software presentations to high and mid-level stakeholders- Instructed individuals and teams with various functions regarding technical application- Conducted small and large group online presentations- Wrote supplemental user guides for support providers and end-users- Expanded client base and increased use of product

Updated and assisted in implementing the website interface over the course of a summer. Also took sales calls and performed web demonstrations of the software product.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Lecturer

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication, German

Activities and Societies: Collegiate Chorale, Student Senate, Alumni Council, Phonathon Co-Chair, Foreign Exchange Student