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Derrick M.J. Francis

They call me YOUNG FAM€ on the east coast...

About Me

Derrick M.J. Francis
Education
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Grad Date: December 2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Management
Minor:Communications
GPA: 3.46
Relevant Courses: Principles of Accounting, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Principles of Marketing, Contemporary Organizational Management, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Old Dominion University (WODU), Norfolk, VA
Business Manager (2007- present)
· Prepared and analyzed organizational budgets
· Allocated funds for events
· Recommended and confirmed underwriters
· Demonstrated leadership in organizational meetings
· Consolidated operating costs
· Accelerated the acquisition of 1st FM frequency in school history
· Coordinated several events to increase brand awareness
· Spoke on behalf of the organization at public events
· Developed solutions to enhance efficiencies
· Identified and promoted core competencies
ACTIVITIES
· Led “Clothing for the Community”, which was one of the largest clothing drives in ODU history
· Organized “Running for the next generation”, a marathon which will raise funds for Norfolk Public Schools
· Substitute teacher in the Norfolk Public School system
AWARDS
· Dean's List in College of Business
· 2008 Excellence Award
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Derrick M.J. Francis

My Interests

I enjoy...
reading
making tracks
working
eating
making good grades
I'm also writing my first narrative entitled "Survival: A Young Black Man in America".
Google Earth is cool too.

I'd like to meet:

You!

Music:

Everything from Beethoven to the Notorious B.I.G.

Movies:

Paid in Full is the best... hands down!

Television:

Hell Date
Run's House
MTV Jamz
Discovery Channel
and CNN

Books:

Makes me wanna holler
by Nathan McCall

Def Jam, Inc.
by Stacy Gueraseva
The Minstrel Show in Nineteenth-Century America
by Robert C. Toll

Letters to a Young Brother (MANifest Your Destiny)
by Hill Harper
Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence, and Style to Get Ahead
by Fonzworth Bentley

Running for Office: The Strategies, Techniques and Messages Modern Political Candidates Need to Win Elections
by Ronald A. Faucheux

Guaranteed Success: When you never give up
by Percy Miller

Do You! :12 Laws to access the power in you to achieve happiness and success
by Russell Simmons with Chris Morrow

The Art of War
by Sun Tzu (Lionel Giles translation)

Make It Happen: The Hip-Hop Generation's Guide to Success
by Kevin Liles and Samantha Marshall

Know what I mean? (Reflections in hip-hop)
by Michael Eric Dyson

Why I love black women
by Michael Eric Dyson

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
by Barack Obama

Heroes:

My mother

My Blog

Cover Letter

Derrick M.J. Francis Dear Employer, I am writing to apply for a sales representative position with your company. I have a 3.46 GPA in the College of Business at Old Dominion University and I'm more th...
Posted by Derrick M.J. Francis on Sun, 04 May 2008 06:58:00 PST

Derrick M.J Francis - Résumé

Derrick M.J. Francis [email protected]   Current Address: 1920 Centerville Turnpike Suite 117 Virginia Beach, VA 23464   Objective My objective is an entry-level position with your company....
Posted by Derrick M.J. Francis on Sun, 04 May 2008 06:53:00 PST

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae upon request.
Posted by Derrick M.J. Francis on Wed, 07 May 2008 11:03:00 PST