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PATRICK D. MCCORMICK
EMAIL pmccormic@radford.edu

OBJECTIVE
To acquire a full time administrative, HR, technical audio, or graphic design position.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strong leader, with solid interpersonal and communication skills. In depth understanding of what it takes to maintain a profitable business, with over four years of practical business/entrepreneurial experience.

Technical
-Proficient in: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher, FrontPage, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, DreamWeaver, QM for Windows, RealVNC, Networking, Web page development, etc.

Management
-Comprehension of motivational tactics in leadership
-Adept at working independently or as part of a team
-Understanding of strategical approaches to communication
-Experienced in inventory management and sales

Professional
-Hard-working, motivated
-Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
-Well-rounded, able to adapt easily
-Fast learner, unafraid to ask questions

EDUCATION
B.B.A Business Management
Minor: Economics
Radford University, Radford VA
GPA: 3.2

EXPERIENCE
Radford University Residential Life, Radford, VA
Student Assistant (August 2003-Present)
-Work with 4 Residential Directors to promote a safe dormitory environment
-Helped design specific dormitory policies regarding student visitation
-Enforced dormitory policy

Beach Road Records, Hampton VA
Audio Engineer/Promotions (October 1999-Present)
-Assist with developing procedures for customer payment/studio appointments
-Work with clients to provide premium quality recordings in studio environment

Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Theater Technician (May 2003 - Aug 2003)
-Handled technical aspects of three shows
-Trained Theater Technicians

Newsome Heating and Air Conditioning, Hampton, VA
Mechanics Assistant / Sheet Metal Worker (May 2002-Aug 2002)
-Built industrial duct work from scratch including duct insulation and installation
-Set AC units and tied them into duct work

Chili's Bar and Grill, Hampton, VA
Training Leader (March 1999-Aug 2001)
-Exercised leadership skills by training 10+ employees to use by-the-book procedures
-Served customers and answered questions regarding food and beverage promotions
-Worked with food preparation for busy, fast-paced restaurant

Camelot Movies and Music, Hampton, VA
Sales Associate (March 1997– January 1999)
-Sold merchandise to customers using specialized methods designed by the company
-Provided excellent customer service for new and returning patrons
-Maintained and monitored inventory and aided in organization of new shipments

ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY
Dimension One Recordings and Multimedia (October 2002– December 2003)

-Created and operated a fully functional, non-profit, independent record label
-Coordinated with local and regional musical projects to retail recorded products online
-Worked with radio stations to get projects air-play
-Cosponsored large concert event coupled with compilation release

Free Speech Starts Here (August 2002– May 2003)

-Created online retail patch/button business
-Maintained inventory of products and parts to be sold online
-Made a profit of $1400-$2000 in spending money while in college

PROFFESIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Audio Engineering Society (AES)
International Society of Poets

EXTRACURRICULAR UNIVERSITY ACTIVITY
Highlander Records (Record Label) - Production team member
WVRU (Campus Radio) - "On air off mic" disk jockey
Whim RU (Web Magazine) - Staff Writer

RECOGNITIONS
-International Library of Poetry
Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding
Achievement in Poetry.
-Whim - RU's Online Magazine
Staff Member of the Week

INTERESTS
Audio engineering, web design, art, carpentry, electronics, writing, computers, movies, and culture

REFERENCES
Available upon request.