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TERIAN
LEIGH SMITH
1265 Clovis
Avenue
Orlando,
Florida 32792
Phone:
(321) 752-0880
Email:
tsm@cfl.rr.com
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS & RELATIONS ~ PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING ~ ACCOUNTING
& ADMINISTRATION ~ HUMAN RESOURCES & STAFF RELATIONS
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Talented professional with proven ability to excel
in challenging and multicultural environments. |
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Multi-tasking with proven interpersonal, networking, and leadership
skills. |
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Creative, innovative and able to think outside the box with
solid theory and hands-on skill in: |
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| • Strategic Management |
• Advertising & Marketing |
• Event Coordination |
| • Communication & Info. Mgmt.
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• Production Management |
• Inventory Control |
| • International Business |
• Sales Collateral Design |
• Market Analysis |
| • Import / Export |
• Finance & Economics |
• Human Resources |
| • Public Relations |
• Information Technology |
• Administration & Reporting |
| • Proposal Development |
• Accounts Receivable |
• Shift Scheduling (Union) |
| • PowerPoint Presentations |
• Cost Estimation |
• Account Reconciliation |
MS
Access, Excel, Word & PowerPoint; PhotoShop & Illustrator
EDUCATION
BS
in Business Administration, Concentration in International Business
& Marketing
University
of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Major GPA: 3.98
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE & EMPLOYMENT
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Administrative Assistant |
T yco Corporation, Gainesville, FL |
1998 to 2003 |
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VP / Founder (Volunteer) |
International Business Club, UofF |
2000 to 2002 |
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Administrative Assistant |
Adecco Staffing, Gainesville, FL |
1997 to 1998 |
INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS & BUSINESS
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Business & Strategy: |
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Participated in a group project for International
Business Strategy course to identify international markets appropriate
for product penetration by Gates Manufacturing. Prepared proposal
presentation of findings. |
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Cultural & Industry Processes:
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Gained exposure to Japanese culture and business operations
through a Master's course trip. Gained knowledge in HR, TQM,
training, IT, civil service administration, public sector reform
and production. |
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Completed geography survey of major world regions with emphasis
on location, component countries, world role, cultural characteristics
and major problems in World Regional Geography course. |
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Studied abroad in Spain for a one-year exchange program through
Portland State University. Lived with a Spanish family for total
immersion in the culture and language. |
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International Finance: |
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Authored a paper on international corporate finance entitled,
“Foreign Direct Investment into Gainesville from Other Countries”.
Interviewed Economic Director of Gainesville, Florida. |
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Studied risk exposure, accounting, international constraint
on capital flows, international investments management, foreign
taxation, and working capital management of international firms.
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Importing: |
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Investigated value of importing aerospace satellites from
Russia to the US for International Business course. Researched
geography, politics and economics, and analyzed existing companies
available to import. |
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Event Planning: |
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Collaborated in various fundraisers including the 9th Annual
Golf Tournament through membership with Epsilon Sigma Lambda,
a philanthropic organization committed to raising money for
charities. |
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Public Relations: |
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Selected as a member of the elite Florida Cicerones as an
ambassador to the University. Provided tours for students and
acted as a host for Presidential events from professor recognition
events to gymnastic meets. |
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Advertising & Graphic Design:
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Participated in a marketing research survey of students at
University of Florida through Applied Business Research course.
Performed sampling and field work as well as data analysis and
presentation of results. |
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| STRATEGIC BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION
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Economics, Finance & Accounting:
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Gathered and reviewed statistical information for a Return
on Investment Study on economic impact to area growth vs. investments
by organization / community for Economics course. |
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Administration & Projects: |
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Developed correspondence, memos, reports, statements and other
related materials at Tyco and Adecco. |
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Initiated a highly streamlined and efficient filing system
for Adecco. |
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Participated in time-critical projects and expedited the approval
process for company projects with several government personnel
agencies while with Tyco. |
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Human
Resources & Scheduling: |
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Developed human resource policies, documentations and interviewing
strategies for Business Communications course. Created letters
of acceptance, policy manual, recruiting advertisement, job
application and letter of recommendation. Created and provided
a presentation in PowerPoint. |
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Researched and wrote a comprehensive paper on non-monetary
compensation and employee retention for Strategic Management
course. Interviewed and assessed employers and staff at three
corporations. |
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| ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP |
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Leadership: |
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Spearheaded founding of the International Business Club at
University of Florida. Developed constitution and by-laws, secured
funding, built membership, performed fundraising, and coordinated
events. |
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Performed in a leadership capacity as an Alpha Omicron Pi
member, maintaining visual presence for members on the organization's
website by videotaping all sessions. |
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