Preston Dunlap

www.linkedin.com/in/prestondunlap Richardson, Texas 214.684.7723 p.dunlap123@gmail.com

EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Dallas
B.S. in Business Administration, Professional Sales Program

Expected Graduation December 2015

Major GPA 3.7/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Summer 2015
Product Management Intern
Sirius XM - Connected Vehicle Services Incorporated
Conducted in-depth competitive analysis of 14 OEMs/private-party automobile user-interfaces (UI/UX)
Benchmarked and tested Sirius XM (and competitor) in-vehicle applications and services
Analyzed performance figures and efficiency of vehicle functions for designated applications and services
Managed big-data Excel file and delivered internal/external presentations on strategic management plans
Traveled on behalf of Sirius XM to multiple car manufacturer HQs for vehicle testing and client relations
Resident Advisor
2013 - 2015
Residential Life (Peer Advisor) - UT Dallas
Developed a positive living environment and cultivated relations with residents, faculty, and community
Created student-centered marketing campaigns to promote programs through various marketing channels
Collaborated with departments such as Residential Life, Student Affairs, leasing, and HR on a weekly basis
2012 - 2013
Executive Orientation Leader
New Student Programs - Creative Officer - UT Dallas
Managed Orientation team of 30-40 workers at Freshman Orientation and UTD Comet Camp
Developed multiple creative marketing projects seen by thousands of visiting students and families
Assisted in creation of a comprehensive 6-month workforce training program focusing on engagement
Instructed at National Orientation Director's Association as a sectional speaker on student engagement

ACADEMIC PROJECTS & AWARDS

Industry Grand Champion and Global Top 100 Business Award, Business Strategy Game Simulation
Competed against 5,000+ teams in developing a shoe brand that best maximizes profits, RoE, EPS, etc.
Finished 1st Place in industry (of 12 teams) and placed in Global Top 100 most profitable businesses
1st Place - Business Proposal Competition, JSOM Business Communications
Researched and presented a profitable, "green" business plan for Sprouts Farmers Market's food waste
Best Strategic Marketing Plan, Strategic Product and Brand Management
Created 30-day marketing plan and SWOT analysis for external medical company (Mend at Home)
Best Management Plan, Product Marketing JSOM Competition
Simulated the process of introducing a product to market and managing all aspects of marketing mix

2015

2015
2014
2014

CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT
President's Office - Student Ambassador, Traditions Chair, Operations Chair
American Marketing Association, Active Member
Student Government at The University of Texas at Dallas, Senate Chair
Committee for the Advancement of Standards, Student Representative

2012 - 2015
2015
2013 - 2014
2013

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
President's Gold Volunteer Service Award, 250+ hours of volunteer service
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Volunteer Cabin Leader - Camp John Marc
Methodist Richardson Medical Center, Department Volunteer

2013
2012
2011

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, Strategic Marketing, Management Planning, Project Management and Crowdfunding,
CRM Software: Oracle & ACT!, Adobe Creative Suite, Product Management, Hootsuite, and Website Creation

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
National Orientation Director's Association, Sectional Conference Speaker
New Student Programs, "Energizer" Orientation Speaker
Jindal School of Management, JSOM Talent Show

2013
2012-2013
2013