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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).

Seven years experience in the retail industry has given me excellent skills in dealing with customers.
My experience in a professional office has familiarized me with the stress of working under deadline pressure.
My four years experience in the United States Air Force has taught me the value of discipline and teamwork.
I am computer literate on PC based systems using Wordperfect, MS Word, Excel and Paradox.
I am the founder of the Society for the Preservation of Minor league Baseball in Northern California.
I have been writing poetry, short stories and scripts for fifteen years.
I am an exceptionally quick study with the ability to learn varied tasks with ease.
I am an avid roller hockey player and fan.

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.

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

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