Grant W. Panko
52 Franklin St. | Albion, PA 16401
(814) 806-6186 | gwp5141@psu.edu
Education:
Penn State Behrend Class of 2017 | Major: Marketing | Certificate in Social Media
Experience:
Perform Clothing October 2016 – Present
Part-Owner
- Research, identify, and broker strategic partnerships to increase merchandise/company exposure.
- Manage inventory and package orders for domestic and international shipments.
- Work with partners to develop company strategy, new markets, and day to day operations
Internship:
Erie Sport Store Erie, PA Fall 2016
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of the store’s social media presence.
- Facilitated the promotion of new product arrivals and sales through multiple social media outlets.
- Designed and maintained store displays featuring high demand merchandise.
Erie Sport Store Erie, PA
Sales Associate October 2015 – Present
- Responsible for making cash transactions and balancing of the register after each shift.
- Certified to facilitate sales in 4 of 6 specialty departments throughout the store.
- Interacted with corporate personnel to give the store input on merchandise and processes.
Academic Experience:
- Personal selling experience based on customer needs.
- Market research using regression analysis.
- Effective speech, focused on learning to problem solve and speak in groups.
- Micro and macroeconomics.
- Basic management concepts to study of fundamental principles and processes available to understand management.
Technical/Computer Skills:
- Skilled in Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to use and navigate SAP.
- Developed skills to create multimedia projects through Adobe Creative Cloud programs.
Activities/Community Service:
- Northwestern 9th Grade Basketball Volunteer Coach (2014 – 2015).
- Northwestern 7th & 8th grade Club Baseball Volunteer Coach (2015).
- Raised over $1,000 for the Soldiers and Sailors Home through fundraising and donations.