Jacob Wilson, MS

Experience

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  Learfield Sports

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2013

  Marketing Intern

  Client relations, Maximize exposure to target market (Clemson fans) for sponsor through sign and advertising placement. Ordered, picked up, and delivered food for tailgate show personalities and clients. Also, put together marketing packets for current clients and potential customers with various inventory items (Radio ads, television ads, ads within stadium,etc) for multiple sports depending on customer's needs.

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  Clemson University

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Marketing Intern at CU-ICAR
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  Greenville Hospital System

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Marketing/Communications Intern
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  The Greenville News

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2020

  Contributing Writer

  http://muckrack.com/jacob-wilson/articleshttp://grnol.co/1OGG8gmWrite Articles in Sports Section for Greenville News and Local Newspapers affiliated with Greenville News (Greer County News, Pickens County News, Tribune Times). Cover volleyball, football,basketball,soccer,wrestling, rugby,etc. Produce high quality stories, staying within word limits, while meeting deadlines. Never missed a deadline in 4 years

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  Mondelēz International (Kraft Foods) (Nabisco)

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

  Sales Service Representative

  I started working for Kraft as a part-time merchandiser in September of 2011. Within one month, I was promoted for the position mentioned above. As a Sr., I fill in for sales representatives, while they are on vacation. I order product to satisfy grocery store customers, stock the product, and sell in additional displays to increase revenues. The idea is that the more customers see Kraft products, the greater the likelihood they will try our products. I focus on building relationships with grocery store management and cater my selling style to their customers and individual needs. I focus on making our shelves look neat (80% of our sales come from shelves), which in turn gives customers a favorable opinion of the quality of our products. Show less

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  CU-ICAR

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Marketing Intern

  Social Networking, contract Negotiation, event planning and management, sponsorship, public relations for the first annual CU-ICAR Millennium Drive International car cruise and festival. Worked with organizations like Koyo/JTekt, Steve White Volkswagen and Audi, Lotus of Greenville, Schwaben House, BMW Manufacturing, Sage Automotive Interiors, and MTC Federal Credi Union to maximize sponsorship through event signage, social media and web based promotion, articles and advertising published in the Greenville News and Upstate Business Journal, as well as radio interview with B93.7. I reached out to food vendors/food trucks from around the community, as well as bands, tv personalities (emcee Fred Cunningham News Channel 7), car clubs scattered throughout the upstate, and non-food vendors (promotional companies, Professional Party Rentals). Handled social networking promotions to create excitement around our event. Posted fliers throughout the City of Greenville, worked with vendors to promote event on social media, emailed fliers to CU-ICAR partners such as Michelin and BMW, and reached out to car clubs/Greenville groups/Clemson University groups. I negotiated contracts with of sponsors, food vendors, non-food vendors, and worked out in-trade deals with media sponsor. Also, handled vehicle registration, as well as communications with registrants. Applied for alcohol permits, wrote script for the event emcee, set up Event Brite page for volunteer registration, collected sponsor logos. We had three months to plan the Inaugural CU-ICAR Millennium Drive. Over 3,500 people attended the event, 200 cars took part, 10 vendors, and 4 bands. 350 people liked the event on Facebook. A Michelin employee told me, "Greenville needs to have community events like this." Several food vendors ran out of inventory, we received several thank you notes from vehicle registrants,and sponsors recognized value in supporting the event. Show less

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  Steel Dynamics, Inc (OmniSource)

  Nov 2014 - Aug 2016

  Buyer

  Developed a book of business over the past eight months including over 80 entities across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Purchased 10,900 GT of ferrous and 2.2 million pounds of nonferrous material. Grew nonferrous business 2,500%, while also growing ferrous business 300% in July 2016 compared to November 2015. Materials value our door $3.4 million. Conducted external and internal research to obtain information on potential accounts. Visited accounts to gain more information and evaluate the fit of the entity with OmniSource's overall goals. Respond to leads generated by inside sales. Developed quotations and negotiated deals with manufacturers, independent scarp yard owners, and demolition companies. Made decisions in OmniSource's best interest, while also satisfying customer's need. Developed quotations based on commodities and factor in multiple costs including equipment, transportation, and processing costs. Worked with yard managers in multiple locations. Also, communicated with transportation, accounts payable, and transactions to ensure consistency in service.Raised money for charities (March of Dimes, Ronald McDonald House). Take part in community relations events (Spartanburg county landfill day-25 potential customers signed up for Omni Rewards Program, customer appreciation days, scrap education courses, etc). Attended Clemson University recruiting sessions. Spoke with potential employees about the scap procurement business. Sat in on interviews following day. Answered questions that candidates posed as well as spoke about the management in training program. Worked with HR to evaluate interviewees fit with Omni. Hired into the Management in Training program with OmniSource. As part of my ongoing project within the program, I completed background research on multiple potential supplier and focused on business development in southern Georgia. Focused specifically upon the creation and management of relationships. Show less

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  Burdette Grading Inc.

  Aug 2016 - now

  Management

  Burdette Grading has been a fixture in the Upstate of South Carolina for the past 40 years. Ronnie Burdette started the company with a dump trailer and a dream. His business has grown immensely since then.A third generation family-owned company focuses on grading and pipe/storm drain installation. We rely upon our vast experience to cater to customer needs. We do things the right way, the first time, on time. I am responsible for invoicing, putting together quotes, developing new business, growing current business, working in the field, and building social networking presence. Show less