DAVID FORD 2560 Plymouth Rd Apt.

311
F Johnson City, TN 37601

423.736.1227
davidford83@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/davidford83
twitter.com/davidford83

SUMMARY
To secure an entry level position in account service wherein I can use my leadership, planning, communications,
organization, and team management skills to further my career and the goals of the organization.

EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE WORK — MAY 2010 - PRESENT
Over the course of the past several months I have secured freelance contracts with several clients. Some of
my clients have included State Farm, Crockett Enterprises, Yasoo Health Inc. and the Northeast Tennessee
Tourism Association. My work has included social media marketing, interactive media, and customer relationship
management.

MARKETING/PR INTERN, THE TOMBRAS GROUP — AUG 2009 - MAY 2010

While working with Lori Cogan, Senior Vice President of Integrated Marketing, I managed and monitored the
success of her social networks, created prospective client profiles and maintained relationships with current and
potential clients.

NATIONAL STUDENT ADVERTISING COMPETITION TEAM LEADER — JAN 2009 - MAY 2011
For the past three years I have represented ETSU in the NSAC as the lead presenter and as an account
executive. I led the team in discussion, organization and development. I ensured that all of the components of
our strategy were cohesive and accomplished our client’s objectives. Our clients have included The Century
Council, State Farm, and JCPenney.

SPEAKER, EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY — FEB 2010

I have been a guest speaker for several Mass Communication classes at ETSU. I lecture on the power of Social
Media and the growing need for Mass Communication students to understand its value. I also give direction on
how to develop their own social media strategies.

MAGICIAN, DAVID TALLENT’S MAGIC SHOP AT DOLLYWOOD — SEP 2002 - JULY 2005
As a magician, I would perform comedy routines and magic shows hourly for audiences of 50 or more. I also held
the responsibility of instructing customers of all ages to be proficient in performing every trick they purchased.

VOLUNTEER OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE, THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

AUG 2005 - AUG 2007
During this time, I managed the daily activities and workload of missionary colleagues. I was responsible for
planning, writing and executing weekly training meetings for those colleagues in order to improve productivity
and effectiveness.

EDUCATION
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY — B.S. ADVERTISING - 2009 - PRESENT
At the conclusion of my first semester I received “The It Award” Gibbs Jackson Communication Scholarship. I
have also competed in the National Student Advertising Competition for three years and served as the President
of the Advertising Club.

WALTERS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - GENERAL STUDIES - 2007-2008

While attending WSCC, I was a member of the Theatre Club, Art Club, Music Club, and Debate Team. I received
the Encore Theatrical Scholarship as well as the Outstanding Student of Theater Award.

REFERENCES
Lori Cogan, Senior V.P. of Integrated Mktg, The Tombras Group — lcogan@tombras.com - 423.915.1266
Stephen Marshall, Ph.D., Asst Professor Dept of Comm. ETSU — marshals@etsu.edu - 423.439.7575
D.J. Roberts-Jessee, Lecturer/Director of Marketing ETSU — jessee.dj@gmail.com - 423.439.7575