Derek Ely Nelson

Professional Profile Proactive entry-level project manager with strong communication and customer relations skills, a focused approach to project analysis and on-the-job trouble-shooting, and a high level of creative energy. Broadly educated and multi-skilled, with over five years of relevant on-the-job experience. Areas of specialization include: Planning/Organization Research/Analysis Communications Information Technology Customer Service Teaching/Training Print/Web Design Accounting

Professional Experience Customer Service/General Merchandising Lead Dillons East Supermarket: Manhattan, Kansas November 2010 to Present Lead the retail, merchandising, and maintenance operations at the Dillons East Fuel Center, assist customers with fuel prepay and other point-of-sale services. Lead worker on a team of 2-3 people responsible for the day-to-day running of the fuel center and auxiliary departments and projects. Experience includes: Accounting for daily in-store cash transactions averaging $5,000.00, the balancing of multiple register tills, and total daily gross sales of over $25,000. Inventory and marketing management, fuel pump and facilities maintenance, basic accounting, appointment scheduling, communicating with corporate, store, and state officials, and small team leadership. Temporary Program/Office Assistant Riley County Clerks Office: Manhattan, Kansas June 2010 to November 2010 Assisted in all aspects of the planning, execution, and wrap-up stages of the 2010 Kansas primary and general elections for Riley County. Ran individual and small-team projects, assisted with office support and customer service, trained and supervised volunteer election workers, and volunteered as a field judge for voting days. Bindery Associate Ag Press, Inc.: Manhattan, Kansas August 2009 to May 2010 Printed newspapers and assisted with binding books and putting together large-scale mailings. Ran printing and distribution lines for publications such as Grass and Grain and The Manhattan Free Press. Managed the sheet music storage unit, and was responsible for all sheet music orders. Marketing and Communications Intern Great Plains Network: Manhattan, Kansas August 2007 to August 2009 Housed within the Psychology Department of Kansas State University, the Great Plains Network is a consortium of Midwestern research personnel participating in specialized scientific and technological research leading to innovations in the field of Bioinformatics. Experience included: Technical Writing: Research Proposals, Grants, Newsletters, Presentations, and Content Editing. Website Management: Updating Calendars and Blogs, Posting Information, WIKI Development. Client Support: Event Planning, IT Facilitation, Conference Planning, Email and Phone Support. Supplementary Experience Teaching and Research: Tutor (KSU Academic Assistance Center, 2006-2009), Research Intern (KSU Department of History, 2007-2009). Education Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in History (Minors: German, Anthropology), Kansas State University, May 2009 Study Abroad, Undergraduate Coursework, Lancaster University (U.K.), 2005-2006 Certificate in Medieval Studies, University of Cambridge (U.K.), International Summer School, 2005 Skills Computers: MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Databases, Quickbooks, Radiant Credit/Debit/Register Systems. Languages: English (Native), German (University Minor), Latin (Advanced). Academic Specializations: International Studies, Manuscript Studies, Historic Architecture, Languages, Technical Writing, Research Management, Multimedia, Website Design.