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Dean E. Shutt

Employment Objective

A position in marketing/advertising where I can use my creative abilities for good rather than evil (unless of course evil pays better).

Summary of Qualifications

Employment History

1996-pres. Operations/Facilities Assistant
Decision Focus Incorporated
650 Castro St. Ste 300
Mtn. View, CA 94041
  • I rescheduled our purchasing of office supplies, cutting our orders in half while at DFI.
  • I restructured our corporate library, saving approximately a quarter of our costs while at DFI.
  • I received an outstanding support achievement award while at DFI.
  • I contributed regularly to the company newsletter.
1996-1996 Director of Promotions
Sacramento RiverRats
1412 21st St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
  • I acquired sponsors for game time promotions while with the Sacramento RiverRats.
  • I wrote articles for the season ticketholder newsletter.
  • I was responsible for the entire season's promotions, from concept through execution.
1994-1996 Operations/Facilities Assistant
Decision Focus Incorporated
650 Castro St. Ste 300
Mtn. View, CA 94041
  • see above
1987-1994 Sales/Manager
Phillips' Bootery Shoes Inc.
2550 El Camino Real W.
Mtn. View, CA 94040
  • I was responsible for most new product purchasing while at Phillips', with an emphasis on athletic footwear.
  • I designed and executed instore displays and print advertising.
  • I interviewed and trained new employees.
  • I was consistently the store's top sales person.
  • I was in charge of the company's shipping/receiving operations.
1986-1990 Information Systems Operator
United States Air Force
Onizuka Air Force Base
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
  • I supervised a staff of up to ten while serving in the Air Force.

Educational History

1985 Graduated Pleasant Valley High
Brodheadsville, PA
1986 Graduated U.S.A.F. Information Systems Operator training
Keesler AFB, MS
1990 Graduated U.S.A.F. Non-commissioned officers training
Onizuka AFB, CA
1996 Associates Degree from DeAnza College in Cupertino, CA

Hobbies & Interests

Roller Hockey, Roller Blading, Reading, Writing poetry & short stories, Bicycling, Hiking, Classic Films, Photography, bad movies and television