Nathan Cann

1858 West Chicago Avenue 3R

Chicago, IL 60622

(773) 407-3495

ncann@sbcglobal.net

Summary

Highly motivated individual who combines creativity with an astute business and marketing mind.  A leader with a personable, commanding personality and ability to achieve success in a dynamic business environment.

Education

Illinois Institute of Art

Candidate for a Bachelor of Fine Art

Concentration in Fashion Marketing and Management- 3.9 GPA

-With Emphasis on:  Advertising, Public Relations, In-House Promotions, Consumer Behavior, Trends and Concepts, Marketing Seminar, Fundamentals of Design, Color Theory

Special Skills

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of marketing, which allows me to develop strong, coherent marketing strategies and brand positioning.
• Excel at a broad range of creative talents that I am able to infuse into a marketing and business environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Micrographics, Illustrator and PDM

Work Experience

In These Times                                   January of 2004 to April of 2004

            Marketing and Editorial Intern

• Researched, created and managed a database of organizations in order to target and market to.
• Wrote press releases promoting featured stories to targeted media.
• Proofread, copyedited, fact checked, conducted research for articles and other editorial duties.

The Grill on the Alley                                    March of 2003 to Present

            Server

• Excelled at multitasking and maintaining control over many duties and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Managed my section and maintained company standards for service and presentation.
• Exhibited immense customer service skills.

Starbucks                                                         August of 1999 to March of 2003

            Barista