David Schor's Résumé

• Objective:

  Seeking work that offers an opportunity for me to contribute to my community while providing for my growth as a person and employee.

• Summary:

  My professional experience has provided me with a broad base of business-critical skills including customer service, data entry, purchasing, logistics, human resources, accounting, legal support, communications and strategic planning. I am familiar with the practical side of running a business.

  My education builds on my specific strengths in analytical reasoning and creative thinking, and my facility with language. The unusual combination of skills and experience I bring to my work inevitably pays dividends.

  I am a skilled communicator, comfortable using old and new media, depending on the needs of the audience. I am Windows and Mac compatible, resourceful and adaptable, people friendly and a reliable team member.

  I have experience with web authoring, data entry, transaction auditing, international shipping, processing letters of credit, setting inventory and pricing guidelines as a product manager, as well as negotiation with customers and creditors. I'm an administrative swiss army knife of sorts, as well as a thoughtful contributor.

• Education:
  • Attending: Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, Oregon
  • B.S. Music, B.A. Philosophy: University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
  • Diploma: Crescent Valley High School, Corvallis, Oregon

• Skills:
  • Team player who also works well independently
  • Strong oral, musical and written communication skills
  • Well-developed organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and competing priorities to implement change
  • Effective user of Windows and Macintosh computers including but not limited to: Office Suites, HTML, XML, CSS, QuickBooks, Photoshop, email, web
  • Fast learner, able to respond creatively and successfully to challenges

• Experience:

  • Electric Bassist, since 4/2009
    Walkfast
    Illya Torres, Composer and Performer

    Responsible for holding down the bottom end in this dynamic three piece band, as well as some backup vocals. Also serving as recording engineer, facebook cheerleader, and road crew.

  • Snow Reporter (seasonal), 11/2009 - 4/2010
    Mt Hood Meadows
    PO Box 470 Mt. Hood, OR 97041
    Dave Tragethon, Executive Director of Marketing, Communications and IT

    Responsible for reporting pertinent information on conditions and operations through a variety of communications channels, including telephone voice recordings, website updates, tweets, facebook postings, online video, photography and more.

  • Treasurer, 7/2008 - 6/2010
    Northwest Ski Club Council
    PO Box 1915 Portland, OR
    Sheri Parshall, President

    I am responsible for bank account maintenance, signing checks, and investing excess funds wisely. I have financial transaction oversight which requires being knowledgeable about who has access to the organization's funds, and any outstanding bills or debts owed, as well as developing systems for keeping cash flow manageable. I develop the annual budget as well as comparing the actual revenues and expenses incurred against the budget. I oversee the development and observation of the organization's financial policies. I also keep the board regularly informed of key financial events, trends, concerns, and provide assessment of fiscal health in addition to completing required financial reporting forms in a timely fashion and making these forms available to the board.

  • Account Manager, 7/2008 - 12/2008
    United Food Ingredients
    810 SE Morrison Suite 160, Portland, OR 97214
    503-222-1958
    Randy Liu, President

    I promoted and sold company offerings to customers around the world as an inside and outside sales representative. My responsibilities also included international account management, leading sales team on colors, brewery and winery supplies, administering the product sample program, and serving as the company webmaster.

  • Product Manager/Account Manager, 3/2008 - 7/2008

    Responsible for Product Management of all inventory items in addition to account manager duties above.

  • Business Support Specialist, 8/2006 - 2/2008

    Purchasing duties in addition to Customer Support capacities below.

  • Customer Support Specialist, 2/2006 - 8/2006

    I supported all aspects of business operations, processing sales orders from confirmation to collection. I provided direct support to accounting, sales, marketing and purchasing departments. I provided logistical support for all company operations, and communicated effectively with customers, suppliers, vendors and coworkers

    My duties required that I consult with senior management on critical decisions on a daily basis and propose solutions to difficult business dilemmas. I took proactive steps to enhance business performance, and assisted staff to prepare documents, correspondence and financial reports, as well as providing lower level technical support of computer systems.

  • Electric Bassist
    Nero
    Cooper Bombadil and Ian Dixon-McDonald

    Progressive rock with a philosophical and diabolical bent. Played bass on tour throughout the Pacific NW and at regular shows in the Eugene, Oregon area.

  • Cleaning crew, 6/2005 - 2/2006
    First Alternative Cooperative Grocery
    1007 SE 3rd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
    541-753-3115
    Scott Boyajian, Cleaning Crew Lead

    I dusted, swept, mopped and scrubbed two grocery stores and a commercial kitchen. Duties included some interaction with customers and coworkers, and working under minimal supervision.

  • Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Paint & Sign, 5/2005-6/2005
    City of Corvallis Public Works
    1245 NE 3rd Street, Corvallis, Oregon 97330
    541-766-6916
    Jeremy, Lead Worker

    Applying pavement markings on streets, performing sign installations, and operating light equipment and vehicles.

  • Teacher and Test Proctor, 7/2003 - 2/2006
    Kaplan Test Preparation & Admissions
    720 E 13th Ave Suite 294, Eugene, OR 97401
    541-345-4420
    Carrie Kiraly, Manager

    I followed provided lesson plans to proctor practice tests, instructed students in test taking techniques and provided feedback on their progress. I was responsible for recording attendance, managing classroom time and groups of students, and following the prescribed schedule. Held teaching positions requiring qualifying diagnostic test scores (LSAT>164, SAT>680/s).

  • Instrument Technician Assistant, 9/1997 - 6/2003
    University of Oregon School of Music
    1225 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403
    541-346-3761
    Rick Blake, Instrument Technician

    I supported the Instrument Technician with document generation, database maintenance, phone reception, musical instrument checkout, cashiering, minor instrument repairs, cleaning, troubleshooting.

  • Locksmith Assistant, 8/1998 - 8/1999
    University of Oregon Housing
    1220 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403
    541-346-4277
    Emily Smee, Housing Locksmith

    I supported University Housing's Locksmith in all aspects of lock and key maintenance and replacement. I created map of existing key usage. I cut keys, pinned cylinders, rebuilt locks and performed routine and emergency lock changes. I installed and programmed electronic locks and performed maintenance and replacement of door hardware.

  • Student Janitor, 6/1998 - 8/1998

    I performed floor-cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and steam cleaning under minimal supervision.

  • Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Paint & Sign, 5/1997-8/1997
    City of Corvallis Public Works
    1245 NE 3rd Street, Corvallis, Oregon 97330
    541-766-6916
    Homer, Lead Worker

    Applying pavement markings on streets, performing sign installations, and operating light equipment and vehicles.