Scott Ramsay
620 S. 2nd. St. Apt. #3
Mankato, MN. 56001
Telephone:  [Send email to request phone number] 79.8374
Email: [Send email using form at bottom]

OBJECTIVE
    To obtain a part-time position that will benefit from my marketing,
professional, and communication skills in a setting that values dedication,
self-motivation, and hard work, and which provides opportunities for growth.  

STRENGTHS	   (according to the Strengthsfinder 2.0 from the Gallup
Organization)
Natural strengths in:
 Intellection 
 Connectedness within groups 
 Consistency 
 Empathy 
 Inclusion 


Excellent at:
 Working without constant supervision; 
 Verbalizing big-picture issues and finding solutions; 
 Securing the information/answers needed to make correct decisions and
reduce risk.
 Managing the steps of projects from start to finish. Excellent
small-group facilitator;
 Assisting people to better understand themselves in ways that will lead
to happiness and success for them.  
 Currently leading Strengthsfinder small-group sessions for Masterpiece
Studios.

SKILLS PROFICIENCY- Programs and Tasks
Adobe Illustrator- Windows
Adult Education
AS400
Developing Written Correspondence
ESL Experience- Including certification to train instructors
Excel  2000
Internet Explorer
Inventory 
Medical General Office
Microsoft Office
On-line Survey Tools- Zoomerang, Survey Said, Survey Creator, Survey Analyzer 
Outlook 2000
Photo Shop for Windows
Power Point
Proofreading
Public Speaking
Purchasing
Research
Small Group facilitator- Focus groups, committees, classes
Spanish
SSPS Data Analyzer
Surveys, conducting and analysis
Teaching and Training
Weber Legimatic Label-printer
Website Maintenance
Windows XP
Word 2004

SPANISH PROFICIENCY
Able to communicate in Spanish and function in a bi-lingual environment;
specific experience in teaching, interviewing clients, translating, and assisting
with registration paperwork  for Spanish speakers. 

WORK HISTORY

1996–Present (2009)                 Masterpiece Studios, Taylor Corp   	   
North Mankato, MN

 	Marketing Research Analyst 2006-present
 Created, implemented, and analyzed on-line and mail opinion surveys to
gather market, consumer, and product information.
 Performed short-term research projects to provide actionable results in
the form of answers to decisive questions for the company’s leadership.
 Moderated focus groups in efforts to better serve our end consumers in
products and deliverables as a company.
 Developed Power Point reports for Sales presentations for our largest
accounts
 Compiled competitive intelligence on major competition and accounts for
major sales presentations
.
Marketing Specialist 2003-2006
 Coordinated multiple short-term projects on an annual schedule
consisting of sample decks of our products for use as sales tools. Supervised
scheduling, preparation, and assembly of these tools.
 Oversaw operation of the Weber Legimatic software for use with customer
product labeling (data entry, database maintenance.)

Purchasing Agent 1997-2003
 Reviewed inventories on hundreds of items; projected future needs; and
placed and maintained purchase orders with vendors accordingly.
 Negotiated with vendors regarding pricing, service, and quality. 
 Worked together with Production, Warehouse and vendors to plan and
complete short-term special projects as requested.

Warehouse Worker 1995-1997
 Identified and pulled needed unfinished components from inventory for
completion of work orders by Production. 
 Received new inventory into warehouse locations.
 Monitored and maintained accurate inventory records.

Summer 1995              Migrant Health Services, Inc.              Moorhead,
MN.
Mobile Clinic Technician (May-October)
 Drove and maintained a Mobile Migrant Health Clinic to various
locations in Greater Minnesota weekly to provide low-cost health care and
screening to migrant workers.
 Performed and recorded results of height, weight, glucose, and
hemoglobin screening on all patients.
 Prepared patient charts in advance of the visit with on-board RN.
 When needed, assisted with taking registrations in Spanish and
maintaining paperwork
 Assisted with Spanish-English translation for patients during their
visit with the RN.

1990-1994		Redwood Falls Baptist Church		Redwood Falls, MN.
Pastor/New Church Planter
 .Worked with area missionary to grow a Baptist congregation of three
adults to an average weekly attendance of 50 people. 
 Administered the church office, calendar, budget, and physical plant.
 Prepared and delivered a weekly Bible sermon and several weekly Bible
lessons for adults.
 Planned and led weekly worship services.
 Provided spiritual guidance to the membership as needed. 

EDUCATION
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary          	Ft. Worth, TX
 Masters of Divinity, May 1989
 Emphasis: Missions and Evangelism

Texas A & M at Tarleton Station                          Stephenville, TX.
 Bachelor of Arts, December 1984
 Double Major: History and Sociology

Graduate, Stephenville High School, 1980           Stephenville, TX. 

		

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