Ryan M. TomsRtoms34@yahoo.comPermanent Address

9173 Longfellow LaneMachesney Park, IL 61115 (815) 543-4226

OBJECTIVE: A self-driven, determined, and experienced individual seeking a career in a range of business applications.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration August 2006-May 2011 Minor: Marketing

Certificate: Service Management Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

MBA, Business Administration August 2015 – August 2017 (Anticipated)Rockford University, Rockford, IL

WORK EXPERIENCE: Fire Safety Advisor / Event Coordinator / Sales August 2014 - July 2015

U.S. Fire Safety Advisors, Aubrey, TX• Established lead developing tactics to enrich a prospective client pool• Executed the qualification of leads based on employment, housing, age, number of children and credit• Coordinated presentations within a restaurant setting for qualified leads• Facilitated group presentations regarding home fire safety tactics and equipment• Set in-home appointments of qualified leads in order to evaluate homes and recommend products• Closed sales of recommended products and installation of said products• Performed service calls of products as well as selling upgrades to current systems

Pawn Broker/IT Tech/ Sales Floor Manager May 2011 - August 2014 Paymaster Pawn & Jewelers Inc., Rockford, IL

• Evaluated product quality and worth to derive a loan and purchase value• Performed IT hardware and software repairs on computers and tablets• Managed sales floor staff, product knowledge, pricing and marketing displays• Maintained a FIFO inventory strategy to increase product profit margin• Resolved customer service issues• Completed product research in terms of acceptable products and values based on the daily markets• Performed small gas engine repairs

Crew Leader Chicagoland Maintenance, Roscoe, IL May 2009 - August 2010

• Maintained commercial and residential properties • Preserved painting and parking lot striping of commercial buildings

Real Estate Intern May 2008 - August 2008William Charles Real Estate Investments, Rockford, IL

• Headed Research and Development of Green Technologies to be implemented in properties• Implemented an Intranet and Internet SharePoint for mass storage, file sharing and paper use reduction• Initiated market research and analysis of 50 domestic MSA’s to aid in market expansion• Worked with city leaders to develop plans of action to improve the community and reduce violence• Conducted market research of competing firms’ commercial and residential properties

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS:The Delta Chi Fraternity: Founding President of the Northern Illinois University Chapter, By-Laws Chairman, Established recognition by the IFC, Established recognition by Student Affairs, Largest founding class in fraternity history, Fasted Charter in fraternity history, Attended 2010 National Convention, Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research, Participated in Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash philanthropy funding Service for Sight

Northern Illinois University: Received the Excellence in Leadership Award, Qualified and attended the Northern Illinois University LEAD Summit