THOMAS J. PARATORE 42806 Longworth Terrace Chantilly, Virginia 20152 813-843-6577 tp17c2280@westpost.

net OBJECTIVE To obtain a position within an organization that provides stability, growth, and a positive career path while having the ability to utilize my academic training in management and leadership. EDUCATION Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida May 2011 Bachelor of Science, Business Management CORE STRENGTHS Self motivated, goal oriented, leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Independent Contractor, Tallahassee, Florida August 2010 - April 2011 Provided home maintenance and repair services to the elderly and disabled homeowners in the Tallahassee area. Notable Accomplishment * Personal satisfaction of providing a needed service while earning an income. HBI Priority Freight Inc., Sterling, Virginia May 2010 - August 2010 Logistics Coordinator May 2008 - August 2008 Responsible for setting appointments, coordinating documentation and daily monitoring of outbound shipments to ensure on-time delivery to final destination . Notable Accomplishments * Reached and maintained over a 99% level of customer satisfaction for three con secutive months. * Consistently exceeded the delivery time goals and targets set by corporate hea dquarters. Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida August 2008 - December 2008 Sports Official Officiated sporting events for the university. Notable Accomplishment * Resolved conflicts under adverse conditions while maintaining set guidelines. Men's Wearhouse Tuxedo, Tampa, Florida January 2008 - May 2008 Sales Associate Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions as well as company policies while ensuring customer satisfaction and managing quality of product and service . Notable Accomplishment * Held a 100% efficiency rating for fittings, orders, and deliveries during my e mployment. Vector Marketing, Tampa, Florida May 2007 - August 2007 Sales Representative Duties included generating a prospect list, providing on-site presentations, adv ising clients on the benefits and use of the products, address client questions and concerns, and closing of the sale. Notable Accomplishment * Top sales representative in the region for two consecutive months. ACHIEVEMENTS * Participated in over 150 hours of community service.

* Bright Future`s Scholarship recipient & Dean`s List in 2009. * County All-Star quarterback and team Leadership Award senior year of high scho ol. * Captain of high school football and basketball teams.