Scott's Resume

Scott Tavares
Irvine, CA 92604 United States

Objective
Insightful, results driven professional with notable success directing corporate marketing initiatives while participating in planning, analysis, and implementation of solutions in support of business objectives. Seeking to apply my experience and education in GIS, IT, and Management where I can develop and grow professional relationships to exceed business goals.

Education

BA	August 2006 - August 2008
California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA Geography, Business GIS 3.5 Grade Point Average

AA	August 2004 - August 2006
MiraCosta College, Oceanside, CA Geography 3.7 Grade Point Average

Work Experience

Instructor	Wilmington, NC
Cape Fear Community College	01/2009 - 10/2009

Incorporated a creative teaching philosophy into the classroom through implementation of various student-oriented learning methodologies and positive learning opportunities. Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues, fostering an environment of open communication and support.

Key Achievements:

Effectively led students to proficiency in Microsoft Word and Fundamentals of Employment.

Significant increase in student course attendance and follow through to completion.

Sales Associate / Technology Consultant	Wilmington, NC
Staples, Inc.	10/2008 - 03/2010

Daily sale of computers, peripherals, and software. Answered technical questions from customers and demonstrated proficient use of computer systems and applications. Generated referral business through quality customer service.

Key Achievements:

Built strong reputation for quickly and effectively resolving issues and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Earned multiple awards for quality and dedication of performance in rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.

Team Leader	Bell, CA
United States Army Reserve	08/2006 - 03/2010

Served as an advisor to senior level manager in all matters pertaining to security, including information gathering and analysis.

Provided security services and ensured individual and organizational protection through program implementation. Reviewed, evaluated, and disseminated information. Responsible for equipment valued over $5 Million. Organized daily and monthly business procedures and briefing senior management on overall progress. Regular collaboration with senior, adjacent and secondary teams.

Key Achievements:

Proactively directed 35-member team in earning top ranks and achieving highest level of proficiency.

Certificate of Achievement for exceeding the standards at Leadership Training Course while attending Reserve Officers Training Course.

Project Manager / Executive Administrative Assistant	Santa Ana, Ca
CenDyne, Inc.	04/2000 - 10/2004

Provide high-level administrative functions in support of executive-level projects and information management processes. Compiled and analyzed data from various reports to prepare presentations for executive management.

Key Achievements:

Increased revenue by helping expand market share and establish alliance initiatives.

Played key role in design of corporate website and product packaging, collaborating with web and graphics developers to identify and define essential tasks and components of site / product functionality.

Successfully identified and resolved manufacturing issues, resulting in a significant cost reduction.

Earned annual bonuses multiple times for top-performance achievements as a result of outstanding contributions.

Course Work

2007
California State University Fullerton

Remote Sensing (RS) using ERDAS Imagine 9.2.

2006-2008
California State University Fullerton

Geographic Information Systems(GIS). Cartographic Design and data creation and management using ESRI ArcGIS 9.1 and 9.2.

2006
MiraCosta College

Microsoft Word 2003.

2006
MiraCosta College

Microsoft PowerPoint 2003.

2008
California State University Fullerton

Microsoft Access 2007.

2006
MiraCosta College

Small Group Communication.

2005
MiraCosta College

Basic AutoCad/Drafting using AutoCAD 2006.

Training
2007 Leadership Training Course (LTC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky. 2006-2007 Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC).

Awards and Honors

2008
California State University Fullerton

Certificate of Achievement for

Outstanding Scholastic Achievement.

2007
California State University Fullerton

Dean's list recipient.

2007
California State University Fullerton

The Golden Bear Brigade Certificate of achievement for exceeding the standards at Leadership Training Course (LTC).

2007
California State University Fullerton

The General of the Army Omar Bradley Scholarship.

Clubs and Organizations
2006 - 2008 California State University Fullerton Geography Club. 2006 - 2008 California State University Fullerton Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC).