DAVID MONTGOMERY

4509 Napa Valley Dr. - Argyle, TX 76226

940.642.9860 - dmfc57f8@westpost.net

PROFILE
Goal-oriented professional whose diverse background encompasses asset protection
, marketing, customer service, sales, education, and manufacturing. Articulate
communicator with outstanding research, writing, editing, and presentation skill
s. Creative problem solver. Exhibits an excellent work ethic as well as proven
leadership abilities. Software proficiencies include Microsoft Word, PowerPoin
t, Excel, Mac software and image editing software.
CAREER TRACK
Promotional Arts, Account Executive.............................................
...........................2008 to 2010
Sales, creation & distribution of asset protection and merchandising/promotional
products for the video gaming industry. Oversaw production crew in creation and
fulfillment of product orders. Handled AR for numerous national retailers and g
aming publishers. Worked with many forms of print media.
Orvis, Associate................................................................
..................................2007 to 2008
Merchandized and restocked product while interacting with customers. Placed ord
ers to satisfy co. needs and customers' requests. Provided product knowledge fo
r upland hunters and fisherman along with casting lessons.
BASS PRO SHOPS, Associate 2006
Leveraged product knowledge to provide effective customer service; instructed cu
stomers in the proper use of various products. Merchandised and sold products.

RIVERSONG LODGE INC., Guide 2006

Delivered instruction on area geography, history, and wildlife. Ensured custome
r safety and satisfaction. Maintained a lodge as well as a fleet of boats and a
ssociated gear.
MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY, Graduate/Teaching Assistant 2003 to 2006
Taught sections of Rhetoric & Composition as well as Argument in addition to com
pleting graduate coursework and a thesis on man's involvement with nature. Assi
sted an English professor with a freshman composition course. Designed curricul
um and employed effective teaching methods. Graded essays and assignments. Men
tored undergraduate students in a writing lab. Tutored ESL students. Facilitat
ed special needs students.
HUGHES BROS., Steelworker 2000 to 2003
Led a crew in galvanizing steel, providing quality control and ensuring producti
on progressed in a timely and safe manner to meet quotas. Functioned as a press
, forge, and machine operator. Manufactured sufficient product levels to provid
e electricity to thousands following outages caused by large storms; surpassed m
anagerial expectations for output.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Midwestern State University: M.A. in English
Chancellor's List; Member, Sigma Tau Delta (National English Honors Fraternity);
Academic Paper Presenter at the 2004 and 2005 ASAT Conferences
Concordia University: B.A. in English
Presidential Award; Eagles Scholarship; Semester Abroad in London; Extensive Tra
vel throughout Western Europe; National Dean's List; Member, Sigma Tau Delta (Na
tional English Honors Fraternity)