Dustin R. Parkinson
782 North 800 East Apt. #13 Provo, UT 84606
(208) 206-5328 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (208) 206-5328 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
dustinsaplinroo54@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University Provo, UT
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Finance Emphasis Expected Graduation Dec 2012
- GPA: 3.67
- Executive Director, Brigham Young University Student Service Association
- Directly managed 3 program directors and 12 committee members
- Marketed a campus wide essay contest to over 32,000 students
- Investment Banking Club, Finance Society, and Management Undergraduate Student Association
Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID
General Studies and Mechanical Engineering Sept 2006-Apr 2007
- Army ROTC Bronze Star for Outstanding Leadership
- Received half-tuition mechanical engineering scholarship
- Awarded half-tuition academic scholarship
EXPERIENCE
Macel and Company Provo, UT
Marketing and Public Relation’s Associate Jan 2011-Present
- Researched new market of sales in talk shows, magazines, conventions, trade shows, and chain stores.
- Directed the expansion of Social Media presence on Facebook and helped build the customer fan base.
- Interacted with different store managers to help place products in local and national stores.
Pinnacle Security Albuquerque, NM
Installation Technician Apr 2009-Aug 2009 Jun 2007-Aug 2007
- Responsible for the installation of home security systems sold by 20 different sales representatives
- Led the local office in regular season installs securing 180 accounts resulting in $380k of revenue
- Upsold 43 pieces of equipment resulting in an additional $2,100 for the company
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hong Kong, China
Full-time Representative Aug 2007-Aug 2009
- Trained and managed 26 full time church representatives
- Taught Christian principles and gave gospel presentations in native language
- Organized English classes teaching groups as large as 20 individuals
- Fluent in Cantonese with basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Eagle Scout Award in Boy Scouts of America
- Outstanding Employee Award from the United States Department of Agriculture
- Licensed Real Estate Agent in Utah
ACTIVITIES
- Volunteer once a week with Provo Mentoring teaching Elementary School children math and writing
- College Intramurals in Flag Football, Soccer, and Ultimate Frisbee
- Hiking, camping, trap shooting, and snowboarding
