Alexander Cantu

Current

Primary Researcher at BuildCentral, Inc.

Past

Marketing Coordinator at TalentDrive
Research Department Coordinator at HONDA & EDVENTURE PARTNERS INTERNSHIP
Marketing Assistant at Corporate Cleaning Services

Sales & Marketing Assistant at Triumph Books
Veterinarian technician at Champaign County Human Society

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Education

University of Illinois at Chicago
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Industry

Construction

Alexander Cantu’s Summary

I graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May of 2008 with a bachelor's degree in Marketing. I have had several internships during my tenure at UIC. Prior to my enrollment at UIC, I spent two years at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale studying aviaiton.

I enjoy researching new sources of online social networking. Blogging about recent advertising findings and creating marketing and advertising materials for growing companies. Networking with C-Level executives, senior level client interaction and sales pitching. Creating top research reports and powerpoint and keynote presentation

Alexander Cantu’s Specialties:

Marketing Design, Blogging, Surveying, Interviewing, Excel Databases, Social Netowrking, Social Media, and Research Analysis. Also highly skilled in PhotoShop, iPhoto, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Keynote (iWorks), Pages (iWorks), Numbers (iWorks), and iMovie HD

Alexander Cantu’s Experience

Primary Researcher

BuildCentral, Inc.

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

BuildCentral Inc., a nationally recognized construction report service, works with subcontractors to provide quality information about early development and upcoming projects. We provide advertising for your company, and foster competitive bid competitions.
Marketing Coordinator

TalentDrive

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

January 2008 — September 2008 (9 months)

TalentDrive takes talent sourcing to a new level with lightning-speed resume searches, intelligent matching, and a simple Web-based interface to deliver the best talent in the least time.
Research Department Coordinator

HONDA & EDVENTURE PARTNERS INTERNSHIP

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

September 2007 — December 2007 (4 months)

Internship program responsible for developing an actual ad campaign to create awareness and alter perceptions of the Honda Accord Coupe within the student base of the University of Illinois at Chicago
Marketing Assistant

Corporate Cleaning Services

(Consumer Services industry)

September 2007 — December 2007 (4 months)

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Assisted in the design of print material such as brochures, flyers, and posters.
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Researched potential clients and established relationship marketing skills with current client base
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Created a comprehensive database that assisted in the direct mailing campaign
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Provided detailed research information on the market and more specifically competitors and their strategies
Sales & Marketing Assistant

Triumph Books

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)

June 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 1 month)

Data mining skills necessary to seek and obtain potential new markets and accounts
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Provided the infrastructure for the database management of independent accounts
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Coordinated efforts with celebrities and professional athletes to secure appearances for autograph sessions at selected business
Veterinarian technician

Champaign County Human Society

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Veterinary industry)

May 2000 — August 2003 (3 years 4 months)