John Nicholas (Nick) M. Payne 3509 N Sheffield Ave | Chicago, IL 60657

517-214-9496 | jnmpayne71@gmail.comEducation

Michigan State University May 2016

Major: Bachelor of Science in Communication, Minor: Public Relations Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0

Professional Experience

Groupon Inc. | Business Development Representative July 2016- Present

Graduated from highly competitive sales development program for the #1 retail app in the U.S.

Negotiated contractual agreements and built marketing campaigns for businesses featured on Groupon’s digital platform

Assigned 1000+ accounts and conducted meetings with business owners across North America

Michigan State Athletic Department | Marketing/Sales Intern August 2014- May 2016

Assisted in marketing execution during university athletic events Handled all corporate promotions during Michigan State Varsity Sports Competed among all interns to create the most successful marketing

campaign and won the contest in 2015 & 2016

DTN Management | Leasing Agent September 2013- September 2015

Sold off-campus housing in East Lansing, Michigan Gave tours of apartment communities, scheduled appointments with

prospects and completed daily office work Generated sales skills and provided world class customer service

Michigan State Athletic Department | Spartan Ticket Office Intern June 2015- August 2015

Provided information on how to attend sporting events on campus Sold season tickets to incoming freshman and transfer students Became a primary resource for students and parents when they had inquiries

involving Michigan State Athletics

Spectrum Human Services | Human Resources Assistant June 2014- August 2014

Performed data entry and company record keeping Assigned special projects for human resources department Volunteered with disabled adults and children in assisted living homes

Affiliations

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity October 2012- May 2016

Chapter President- Governed over all fraternity responsibilitieso Won national award for outstanding recruitmento Received the President’s Cup for having the highest GPA average

among all fraternities at Michigan State three out of four years

Order Of Omega (Greek Honors Society) January 2015- May 2016

Chapter President- Oversaw 200+ chapter members comprised of Juniors and Seniors with a 3.0 GPA or above

Organized separate philanthropic and community service events alongside other fraternity men and sorority women

Attended weekly meetings to seek avenues to improve Greek Academic Community

Michigan State University Student Government May 2016

Awarded the "Outstanding Senior Award” for the Spring 2016 graduating class

Skills and Abilities

Technical Knowledge & Writing Ability Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher Highly familiar with APA writing style Utilize Salesforce program programs daily