Stephen Parker LaRue
Highly energetic, aggressive and approachable Business Graduate who is ready to contribute to the success of an
exciting company in a Sales or Account Management role. Hard-working team player who
thrives on providing solutions to customers in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about achieving results and contributing to a company's success.
- Strategic thinker, highly analytical and a creative problem solver.
- Personable, approachable and attuned to the needs of others.
- Strong leadership potential and the ability to work with people at all levels.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills -- ability to turn one satisfied customer into multiple sales.
- Mature, honest, hardworking and prepared.
Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX
Bachelors of Business Administration - Finance, December 2008
- Activities/Honors: Texas Tech Marketing Association, National Business Strategy Competition Top 20,
Youth Basketball/Baseball Coach and Referee, Microsoft Office Certified.
Multiview Inc., Irving, TX
| Internet Advertising Sales |
(workforce reduction) 11/09 - 02/10 |
- Sold advertising on behalf of non-profit associations.
- Designed logos and online listing for optimal exposure (SEO)
Xerox Corp., Lewisville, TX
| Inside Sales (Graphic Arts Specialist) |
01/09 - 11/09 |
- Managed $30 million territory.
- Supported three outside account managers.
- Top U.S. sales for 3rd quarter
College VIP, Denton/Lubbock/College Station, TX
| North Texas Sales Rep (Internship) |
5/08 - 12/08 |
- Generated leads and closed deals in new markets.
- Established distribution for product sales.
- Researched market conditions and competition pricing.
- Created promotional events and advertising efforts.
Red & Black Bookstore, Lubbock, TX
| Sales Associate |
5/04 - 12/06 |
- Assisted with marketing and promotional activities for store.
- Worked as cashier and book-puller during high-pressure buying periods.
- Maintained complex computer inventory system.
- Ordered books from various publishers.
Arby's Restaurant, Lubbock, TX
| Assistant Manager |
8/02 - 9/03 |
- Promoted to be the youngest assistant manager in the Lubbock, TX area.
- Supervised staff members in running the restaurant.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
- Prepared staff schedules and maintained appropriate inventories.
