Ryan M. Blemings [email protected] 267-229-1894 EDUCATION Towson University-College of Business and Economics- Towson, Maryland Major: Business Administration concentration in Marketing, May 2013 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Market Research Intern, McCormick & Company, Inc. Hunt Valley, MD Oct 2012 – Current  Performed market research utilizing databases such as Mintel, Innova Symphony IRI, and Hoovers Database as a variety of trade publications to compile useful information regarding industry, consumer and category trends.  Provided analysis to support managers and Sales Directors in their recommendations against key business strategies.  Supported global category assessment; help drive to our global counterparts by sharing best practices, reviewing and analyzing data in consistent approach. Marketing Intern, Munich Reinsurance America Princeton, NJ May 2012 – August 2012  Promotional Team Leader of all advertisement for internal fundraiser to support Eden Autism Services 5K.  Actively perused donations for internal raffle to support Eden Autism Services; Met weekly with fundraising team to updated progress and records; Fundraiser efforts totaled +$21,500 in four weeks. Exceed the corporate goal established by executive leadership for the fundraising by 10%.  Wrote articles for corporate website; Articles include Community Service Activities, Mass corporate emails, and speeches for senior executives. Marketing& Social Media Intern, Media 924 Baltimore, MD December 2012 – April 2012  Imported contacts, analyzed reports and, forecasted sales with CRM software.  Participated in social media marketing campaign to strategically post and comment on various sources.  Utilized CRM Software-Saleforce.com to track leads and manage account information for development of future opportunities. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE President of American Marketing Association, Towson University Collegiate Chapter Mar. 2011 – Dec 2012  Restarted the collegiate chapter on campus after a 2 year chapter absence.  Effectively appointed executive board and chair positions, prepare the financial budget and expenses for each semester, prepare a chapter plan for all meetings and events, and develop recruitment tactics for membership.  Participated in the 2012 Annual America Marketing Association Collegiate Conference in New Orleans, LA.  Establish active relationship with Baltimore Professional Chapter of American Marketing Association. Student Leadership Council, Towson University Sept. 2011- Dec 2012  Participated in monthly board meeting with the Dean of College of Business and Economics representing the AMA amongst all other student organizations.  Plan an active calendar to promote College of Business and Economics events, advertise fundraising and academic events on campus. VOLUNTEER WORK Classroom Teacher, Junior Achievement of NJ Princeton, NJ May 2012 – June 2012  Taught a 3rd grade classroom work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and used experiential learning to dream big and reach their potential HONORS 11th Annual James L. Dunbar Outstanding Scholar, Sayeed Kayvan Rising Star Scholar, Eagle Scout, Troop 230

Towson University Towson University Yardley, PA

2012-2013 2011-2012 May 2007

SKILLS Microsoft Office, Mintel, Innova Symphony IRI, and Hoovers Database, Abode InDesign, Photoshop, CRM Software Salesforce.com, SharePoint, Social Media

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