Darren Buffet

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Darren Buffet

Postal Address: 55 Wellesley St East

Auckland 1010

Telephone: 09 921 9999

020 202020

Email: djbuffet@aut.co.nz

CAREER GOALS

My immediate goal is to find a work placement in marketing or sales, in which I can apply the
skills and knowledge I have developed through study at AUT and through other experience.

Longer term, I aim to establish myself in the Marketing Department of a leading organisation
and to forge a career in the areas of Brand Management and Business Development.

SUMMARY PROFILE

 Currently completing final year of Bachelor of Business degree at AUT University

 Experience in Customer Service, Student Mentor and Charity Fundraising roles
 Developed and implemented Marketing Plan for group project at AUT
 Advanced skills with MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SPSS
 Outstanding market research and business analysis skills and knowledge
 Proven abilities in critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving
 Demonstrated strengths in communication, teamwork and leadership
 Outgoing, friendly person with the ability to collaborate and achieve results with
people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds

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EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Feb 2009 - present Bachelor of Business (Marketing & Management)

Auckland University of Technology

Key Papers
 Marketing Strategy
 Integrated Marketing Communications
 Strategic Brand Management
 Organisational Analysis and Decision-making
 Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Key Skills Developed

 Advanced research skills
 Analysis of marketing and business units
 Preparation of accurate, concise reports

Projects and Achievements

 Developed a marketing plan for a new business
 Designed a new web-based customer survey tool
 Gained an A+ grade average in Marketing papers

Feb 2004 - Nov 2008 NCEA Level 3 (Merit)

Kowhai College, Auckland

Subjects
 Business studies, Economics, Mathematics, English, and Drama

Extra-curricular Involvement
 Prefect (2008)
 Member Senior Debating team (2007-2008)
 Member Second XI Soccer team (2006 – 2008)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nov 2008 - present Customer Service / Salesperson

Dick Smith Electronics

Responsibilities and Skills developed

 Greet customers and make them feel welcome
 Explain features and benefits of products to customers
 Carry out sales transactions at checkout
 Monitor stock levels and replenish as necessary
 Contribute positively to team planning meetings

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(Work Experience continued)

Jan 2009 - present Student Mentor

AUT University

Responsibilities and Skills developed

 Respond to student enquiries , determine solutions and provide
appropriate information
 Refer students on to relevant AUT staff where necessary
 Keep contact with mentees on a regular basis
 Conduct campus orientation tours for new students

Dec 2008 - Feb 2009 Fundraising Assistant (Volunteer)

SaveTheWorld.com

Responsibilities and Skills developed

 Contact prospects by phone and purpose of call
 Explain what the charity does and who it helps
 Keep accurate and timely records of contacts and sales
 Maintain an enthusiastic and proactive attitude
 Collaborate with team members to devise new strategies

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Tennis, soccer, debating, film festivals, reading, new forms of communication

REFEREES

Academic Charles Handy

Marketing Lecturer
AUT University
Tel: 09 921 9999
Email: chandyman@aut.ac.nz

Employment Richard E Smith

Manager
DSE Appletown
North Shore City
Tel: 028 288 2288
Email: theboss@dseltd.co.zz

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