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Hoshana Khamali
3978 South Aspen Avenue #78
Missoula, Montana 59801
(406) 245-9962
hosh@selway.umt.edu

Objective
Entry level position in marketing, advertising, or related field, preferably as a management trainee, with eventual advancement to product or account management, where excellent analytical, creative, and communication skills can be fully developed and applied.

Summary
Solid academic background and broad student work experience in marketing. Strong desire to apply creative abilities and learn the business from the bottom up.

Education
B.S.-Business Administration (Marketing Emphasis), Expected May 20xx
THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA - MISSOULA GPA 3.4/4.0

Award-winning Senior project (Best Marketing Plan) involved the design of a marketing research program for a student entrepreneur's proposed business.

Coursework has included: Marketing Research I & II Consumer Behavior Advertising I & II Advanced Seminar in Marketing (graduate level course)

Skills
VALS, Wordstar, Lotus 1-2-3. Minitab, some Basic; working knowledge of Spanish.

Related Experience
International Marketing Assistant
Procter and Gamble, May-July 20xx
* Helped design, develop, and implement a targeted market survey involving 3 products and over 2,000 respondents.
* Coordinated all work scheduling for 6 person research team.
* Created some advertising material eventually selected for use.

Research Assistant
UM Marketing Department, September 20xx-April 20xx
* Compiled analyzed and reported on data as part of a major research project run by UM for the National Association of Consumer Products Manufacturers.
* Used and rewrote portions of the VALS computerized market reasearch program.

Additional Experience
Sales Associate
Jahmal Department Store, October 20xx-March 20xx (Part Time)
* Sold mens' wear, ladies' shoes and housewares.
* Assisted department manager (Housewares) with several advertising campaigns.
* Developed "Ask the Manager" customer feedback system which helped reduce customer complaints by 15% over a 3 month period.

Other positions have included carpenter's apprentice, draftsman, and waiter.

Above jobs, along with scholarships, contributed 90% to educational expenses.

Activities
President
UM Marketing Association, 20xx-20xx
Increased membership 35% and added 3 new activities, including a scholarship drive. Member, United States Marketing Association Recipient- UM Foundation Scholarship, all 4 years of college Honoree, Dean's List, 5 of 8 semesters

Personal

United States work permission available. Willing to relocate. Enjoy racquetball, reading nonfiction books, microcumputers, and bicycling.

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