Jerime Alston

Experience

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  Verizon Wireless

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Retail Sales Intern

  Used persuasion skills to sell phones to customers in a fast paced environment.Analyzed store sales numbers to assist store manager of planning of weekly store meetings.Experienced a $28 billion merger first-hand.

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  Department of Research

  Nov 2009 - May 2011

  Licensing Associate

  Performed market research on potential inventions that were looking to be patented.Trusted with the university's highly confidential Intellectual Property portfolios.Work directly with faculty, staff and students to build a pipeline of novel products and concepts with commercial value.

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  Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Marketing Intern

  Co-coordinated the Mississippi market launch of 100+ retail marketing sites for Shell's Grocer Loyalty Rewards program, one of Shell's most significant recent marketing initiatives. Compiled weekly metric updates (site readiness, participation levels and latest estimates) for re-curing conference calls with stakeholders.Conducted information sessions to site level employees (45-50 Attendees per session) across the Mississippi region, covering Grocer Rewards Loyalty program implementation. Utilized analytical skills to resolve a key operational issue (Grade Select).Participated in Shell's National Urban League tradeshow exhibit preparation - engaging with attendees, and presenting Grocer program materials. Show less

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  3M

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Frontline Sales Intern

  Identified and proposed the use of an online network portal to the executive team to more effectively promote the 3M brand. Utilized key applications and programs to generate and qualify leads for the business. Assisted Field Sales Engineers in preparing account maps, pre-call planning, and sales calls to find new opportunities for business in the OEM Diagnostics Market Segment.

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  GE Aviation

  Nov 2011 - May 2012

  Supply Chain Operations Intern

  Managed the flow of raw material for our highest demanded aerobearing through the entire production cycle. Worked directly with customers and outside vendors in preparing 120+ parts per shipment on a weekly basis to meet their demand. Worked closely with cross-functional teams, internally and externally, to ensure On-Time-Delivery.Lead the coordination of a Kaizen event focused on rapid performance improvement, waste reduction and one piece flow.

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  3M

  Jul 2012 - now

  • Account Representative

    Apr 2018 - now

  • Sales Representaive

    Jul 2012 - Apr 2018