Ian Cherkes

1491 Grand Blvd.

Barberton, OH 44203

T 330.573.0431
icherkes@kent.edu

Education

Kent State University- Bachelor of Arts

Major: Communication Studies

Concentration in Applied Communications

Graduation August 2016

Coursework

High Impact Professional Speaking

Visual Communication Design

Training & Development

Organizational Communication

Criticism of Public Discourse

Business and Professional Writing

Communication Theory

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Publisher,

Web Design, CorelDRAW, Mac and PC Platforms

Experience in social networking with Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

Initiative to lead, strong work ethic, entrepreneurial ambition, critical thinking, social problem
solving, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to thrive in a team setting.

Skills

Internship

Launch Local, Inc.

Intern Summer, 2016

Developed eective marketing campaigns, increased new forms of revenue for clients,
tracked and analyzed targeted business districts, managed inventory, organized customer
data.

Experience

Aladdins Eatery
Assistant Manager/Server 2012-present
Shift leader and server; duties include customer service, hospitality, product sales, serving
and expediting, maintaining company image, ensuring excellent guest experience, extensive
knowledge of product.

Archetype Entertainment LLC

Spring 2011
Student based company. Product promotion and sales, event planning and promotion,
marketing plan construction, contact information collection, contact database construction,
survey design, social networking, media & public relations.

Kent State University Parking Services

Spring 2011
New technology proposal for updated meter system, including credit card payment
technology for convenience. Designed marketing plan, website and Facebook page.

Entrepreneurship

Black Beard Garlic

Present

Produced, maintained, harvested, and distributed organic, gourmet garlic.

References

Linda Barton
Launch Local, Inc. - Owner and CEO
1282 Trumbull Avenue
Girard, Ohio 44420
(330) 759-7777
Lorie Hopp
School of Communication Studies
Kent State University
135 Taylor Hall
Kent, Ohio 44242
(330) 672-0184
Roula Tobias
Aladdins Eatery - General Manager
3895 Medina Road
Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
(330) 665-3102