WILLIAM C. GATHINGS
willgathings@gmail.com
Jasanová 1273/7, 250 01 Brandýs nad Labem, telefon: 731 036 795
EDUCATION
Indiana University – Master of Public Administration
Master of International Affairs, 1998
Coursework emphasized economics, finance and policy research
Graduated Cum Laude
Augustana College
Bachelor of Political Science & Bachelor of Spanish, 1996
Minor in Economics
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
ESL JAZYKOVÉ POBYTY
Regional Manager, Czech Republic and Slovakia
 Lead sales and marketing efforts in region
 Manage a team of 5 professionals
 Implement online marketing strategies including SEO and SEM
 Conduct public seminars
Bloomington, IN
Rock Island, IL
Prague, CR
2011-current
DOUGLASS LANGUAGE CENTER
 Own and operate language services business
 Teach freelance at a university and various high schools
 Cooperate with regional authorities to provide native speaking teachers
 Provide motivational and educational seminars to Czech teachers of English
 Conduct sales training courses for firms
Czech Republic
2007-current
HARTFORD INSURANCE
Regional Marketing Director
Washington, DC
2004-2006
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Responsible for $50m in financial product sales in 2005
Provided marketing and service efficiencies to over 2,000 financial advisors
Presented technical product knowledge in an innovative way
Worked regularly researching and updating agents on industry trends
EDWARD JONES
Investment Representative
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Prospected/Qualified/Managed 400+ investment accounts totaling $40 mm in assets
Conducted seminars and investment classes for clients and prospects
Served as Regional Growth Leader, leading recruiting efforts (hosting seminars,
interviewing potential IR candidates) for region
Trained and mentored new and/or struggling Investment Representatives
Trained new Investment Representatives as a “visiting veteran” in St. Louis,
London, and Toronto home offices
AWARDS
 “Who’s Who Under 30” Chicago, IL Magazine
 Top Producer Award, Edward Jones
 Presidential Scholarship, Indiana University
Crystal Lake, IL
1998-2004