QUALIFICATIONS

* Gregory Benjamin is a proactive, high energy individual with a proven ability

to build trust and develop effective relationships
* He has a proven track record in learning and development and can effectively p
erform at the highest level in difficult and challenging environments
* Excellent organizational skills, combined with the ability to adapt to new cha
llenges
* Benjamin's expertise is handling and resolving a wide range of executive issue
s with his outstanding interpersonal communication skills, and amazing understan
ding in dealing with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
* Skills* Creative & Innovative Ideas * Problem-Solving * Internet Marketing* Ex
cellent Interpersonal Skills * Project Management * Relationship Builder* Design
& Development * Outstanding Communication
EXPERIENCE
Stand Up Comedian - Jul. 2010 - Present
Self Employed, Atlanta GA
He builds a positive relationship with each individual from the stage allowing h
im to entertain each person personally. He uses his 4 years of marketing experie
nce to enhance his fan base through web site development, social networking, ema
il marketing, community involvement, and sales promotion campaigns.
Jr. Marketing Director - May 2008 - Jun. 2010
Justice Publishing Inc, Atlanta GA
He analyzed the market potential and profitability of various children's product
s and developing strategies to achieve the greatest number of sales of those pro
ducts in the market. He designed plans catering to children's interests for impl
ementing those strategies through market research, product development, advertis
ing, and sales promotion programs.
Asst. Marketing Manager - Jan. 2007 - May 2008
Tru Starz Records LLC, Atlanta GA
He assisted in the planning, development and marketing of premium local and nati
onal clients of Tru Starz Records LLC. He assisted in the management of client l
et out and provided support to client operations in the industry assets. He assi
sted in the conceptualizations of new products, formulating of marketing strateg
ies, implementation of product launches and promotional activities, budgeting an
d reviewing of policies to enhance products and services.
Asst. Sales Manager - Aug. 2006 - Dec. 2007
Brookstone, Dunwoody GA
He produced $360,000 quarterly for his store location by establishing positive c
ustomer relationships; while increasing sales on the store floor by 33% in the f
irst 6 months as manager. He assisted with sales territories, goal setting, and
establishing training programs for their sales representatives. As well as advis
ing on ways to improve their sales performance, achieve goals and obtain expecte
d quotas
Marketing Intern/Shift Leader - Feb. 2006 - Jul. 2006
Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Stone Mountain, GA
As an intern he learned marketing strategies through social networking, web des
ign, email marketing and search engine optimization.* As a shift leader he provi
ded daily excellent customer service while maintaining a organized work environm
ent; training new employees, aiding in paperwork such as payroll and scheduling.
Mathematics Tutor - Aug. 2005 - Feb. 2006
Omega Learning Center, Stone Mountain GA
* Curriculum Design & Development: Instrumental in developing and implementing a
working curriculum consistent with individual and group learning needs, improvi
ng on-task behavior and acceleration of educational objectives.* Communication S
kills: Set high expectations for student behavior, maintaining standards through
classroom management techniques and positive reinforcement, resulting in increa
sed positive student behavior and learning, emphasizing respect for all.* Relati
onship Building: Improved communication among students through effective team-bu
ilding, promoting a positive philosophy of the school and creating a sense of co
mmunity for students.* Creativity: Designed lesson plans catering for student in
terests and diverse individual needs, dramatically improving student performance
in math.
EDUCATION RELEVANT COURSEWORK
H.S. Diploma, Business Development, Minor: Theatre - May 2007
South Gwinnett, Snellville
GPA: 3.6, Major GPA: 3.2. Marketing, Internet Marketing, Advertising and Public
Relations, Consumer Behavior, Salesmanship, International Marketing, Customer Re
lations, Creativity and New Product Development, E-Commerce, Project Management
and Operations Strategy