1. Ross B. Barton rbar55@vt.edu
408 Giles Road 804-674-1983 (home)
Blacksburg, VA 24060 804-334-4027 (cell)
Objective: To join an organization that demonstrates a commitment to excellence through quality
service, and superior capability.
Education:
B. S., Marketing Management – Pamplin College of Business. Virginia Tech
Expected graduation: May 2017
 Recipient of the R.B. Pamplin Scholarship
 Selected to be a member of the Pamplin Undergraduate Mentor Program (PUMP)
 Awarded the Dennis and Hanh Hellengard Scholarship, August 2014
 Cumulative 3.32 GPA
Work Experience:
Kohl’s Department Stores Midlothian, VA June 2016 - July 2016
Store Management Intern
 Responsibilities included managing associates, customer service/engagement, merchandising;
developed business acumen and professional communications with peers and management
 Analyzed store reports and participated in the weekly executive meeting
 Learned all aspects of the business from shipping and receiving, point of sale, and loss
prevention
 Concluded the internship by providing a guided tour to the regional store manager,
demonstrating the knowledge I gained and the skills I developed
FedBid Inc. Vienna, VA January 2016
Winter Externship
 Expanded my comprehension of the buyer and seller management process, ways of achieving
customer satisfaction, and B2B/B2G e-commerce
Parkway Baptist Church Moseley, VA October 2013 – November 2014
Facilities Maintenance Assistant
 Primary responsibilities included lawn care, landscaping, painting, and facilities maintenance
 Administrative assistance in the office provided as needed
i9 Sports, Inc. Midlothian, VA March 2014 – June 2014
Site Coordinator and Referee
 Primary responsibilities included site assistant to parents and athletes.
 Officiated youth flag football and soccer games
 Received the Employee Excellence Recognition Award
Chick-Fil-A Restaurants Midlothian, VA May 2012 – October 2013
Team Member
 Primary responsibilities included cashier, customer service host, food preparation, and other
duties as assigned
Community Involvement:
Volunteer Services 2012 – 2016
 Outreach Leader with BCM at Virginia Tech
 Participated with Kohl’s Associates in Action soup kitchen
 Volunteer Head coach in youth basketball league
 Volunteer in various homeless ministries
 Discipleship partner with Students Pastor at Parkway Baptist Church