Thomas J. Salierno48 Pheasant Lane (203) 885-8252Ridgefield, Connecticut Tjsalierno@loyola.edu

Creative and goal-oriented student determined to utilize management, sales, research and customer service experience with history of increasing sales through careful communication and marketing. Superior interpersonal, writing and persuasive communication skills as demonstrated by faculty recommendations for university yearbook editor and employment at Loyola writing center. Experienced with the creation and distribution of surveys for the purpose of collecting, researching and entering data. International experience attained through a European Marketing tour held by Loyola University Maryland in Spain. Heavily involved in sportswriting, social media management, website creation, and original content provision evidenced by the creation of my own sports-content-website www.originalcontetntsports.com. Completed a comprehensive industry analysis for the National Basketball Association detailing team’s competing business strategies, the collective bargaining agreement, its international presence, and the external & internal forces that influence the industry of the NBA.

EducationLoyola University Maryland Graduated May 2016Bachelor of Business AdministrationMarketing Major

Honors: Achieved Dean’s List honors at Loyola Maryland during my senior year. Nominated to attend 8th Annual Loyola Men’s Leadership Conference for demonstrating strong leadership capabilities on campus. Nominated for Loyola’s First-Year Writing Essay Contest for outstanding first year writers.

ExperienceOriginal Content Sports November 2016-PresentChief Executive OfficerProviding the world with original sportswriting through the use of an engaging internet medium. All sportswriting and content provided on originalcontentsports.com is original, as advertised. New posts are submitted daily, at this point in time I supply the content, do all of the research, perform website maintenance, operate the social media accounts, and formulate new and engaging ideas to generate more interest for my growing brand.

Alvarez & Marsal August 2016-PresentBusiness AnalystAs an analyst my duties change from project to project. Each client-based engagement is an opportunity to acquire a new skill, learn a new method, and add value not only to myself, but to the Alvarez and Marsal brand. One engagement will have us becoming experts on specific forms of insurance, another will have us combing through balance sheets attempting to identify issues. The constant change

of scenery allows us to gain experience in different environments facing new, challenging situations.

Daily Bracket August 2015-October 2016Brand AmbassadorResponsible for the promotion and marketing of the Daily Bracket fantasy sports application on the Loyola University Maryland Campus. Tasked with generating interest through promotional activities such as events to increase the notoriety and presence of the Daily Bracket mobile application.

Xerox May-August 2015Sales Support Intern Assisted the sales team with any and all duties including customer correspondence, data entry, IT, and field assistance. Earned performance based incentives throughout the entirety of the internship and played an invaluable role in the office having its best sales month in branch history.

Xerox May-August 2014Sales Intern Assisted company representatives at customer locations, created client correspondence, and provided sales team support as well as worked directly with clients in the field to increase sales and meet the team’s goals.

TD & Sons May-August 2013Construction Laborer Provided assistance with the deconstruction and reconstruction of various forms of infrastructure. Worked cohesively with other laborers to meet strict deadlines and complete assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.

Northern Tier Energy May-June 2012Financial Department InternConducted financial analysis, reconciliations, and financial data research relevant to the energy industry both independently and as part of a team in order to advance the needs of the department.

ActivitiesInternational Business Club September 2014- PresentMemberResponsible for the organization and coordination of on-campus events hosted by the International Business Club.

WLOY September 2013-May 2014Disk Jockey & HostHosted weekly radio show as a media personality on Loyola University Maryland’s radio station.