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Donald D. Pratko

C: (619) 957-8064 | ddpratko@gmail.com
Profile

Energetic and driven full-time marketing student with years of experience in exceptional customer service and leadership. Strong focus on professionalism and excellence. Knowledgeable in music and active concert attendee. Adaptable to high-stress environments without compromising customer satisfaction and loyalty. Well versed in ensuring quality while completing difficult tasks on a deadline. Committed to honesty and integrity in the workplace. Proven ability to plan and implement programs for all levels of diverse staff and programs. Accurately performed challenging tasks with precision, due diligence, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to train, motivate, and lead teams that achieve quality results in a dynamic, high-tempo environment.

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
•        Decisive and timely problem solving

•        Effective communication skills at all levels of contact; in person, by phone and via email

•        Strong work ethic and initiative in completing tasks in the workplace

•        Works successfully in groups of diverse team members

•        Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel

•        Knowledgeable in Music

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Worker            Palomar College Transcript and Records Office                    12/2018 -5/15/2019

 

●        Improved efficiency of daily transcript entries into school database

●        Successfully facilitated organizing and maintaining student information and documents

 

 

Student Worker                      Palomar College Veteran Services                   9/5/2015 – 5/15/2019

 

●        Provided information and guidance to fellow veteran students in utilization of the G.I. Bill

●        Processed and completed paperwork to secure students’ monthly payments

●        Maintained a highly organized student file system

●       Ensured new veteran students and families have a smooth and seamless transition in their future Palomar

 

Social Media Marketing Intern     Noize Cartel Records                            6/2017- 8/2017

 

●        Represented musicians and artists on a professional level

●        Scheduled and created social media posts for record label to maximize exposure for artists and bands

●        Analyzed and strategized record label’s social media data to update marketing strategy

 

United States Marine Corps             Intelligence Specialist                         9/7/2010-9/7/2015

 

Duty Stations

Okinawa, Japan

Seoul, South Korea

Camp Pendleton, Ca

 

 

Military Experience

●        Analytic specialist with a government Top-Secret clearance

●        Demonstrated expertise in image and document analysis and exploitation

●        Briefed and disseminated mission critical information to top ranking military leaders

●        Provided professional briefs on mission critical updates to commander

●        Managed subordinates while utilizing diverse skills of team members to complete tasks

●        Led meetings, submitted weekly reports, and facilitated PowerPoint presentations

●        Developed effective public speaking skills

 

 

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing

Cal State San Marcos

San Marcos, CA

2018- Present

 

Associates Degree Business Administration

Palomar College

San Marcos, Ca

Graduated 2019

 

High School Diploma

West Hills High School

Santee, Ca

Graduated 2010

 

 

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See resume attached to profile.