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Objective:
To obtain an entry level public relations job for the ASPCA organization
or some similar animal protection society that will allow me to exhibit my collegiate learning experience in the communication
field to aide in the fight against cruelty to animals in our everyday society.
Summary:
Highly motivated, conceptualized, and energetic individual with many
years of experience related to the dealings with people socially.
Experience
Server
– Cracker Barrel Restaurant and Old Country Store, Bristol, Virginia – November, 2006 – Present.
- Server Trainer – Was responsible for the training of new servers entering
the store and giving them the skills to succeed on the job.
- Expanded knowledge of how to deal and relate to people one-on-one, the ability
to attend to guest complaints, attending to the overall experience that a guest has while in the restaurant, knowledge of
proper cleaning skills, good communication and computer skills, and able to work in a highly stressful environment.
Server – Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, Bristol, Virginia – October, 1994 – November, 2006.
- Same set of job skills as listed above.
Server – Shoney’s Restaurant, Bristol, Tennessee – September, 1990 – November, 1998.
- Same set of job skills as listed above.
- Filled in as dining room supervisor as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science degrees in Communication
and Professional Writing from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. Graduation date: December, 2009
Related Academic Course Work
· Technical
Writing, Research Methods, Interpersonal Communication and Research
· Non-Verbal
Communication, Leadership and Events Planning, Management and Marketing courses
· Generation
of E-Portfolios
Related Class Work in these degreesBachelor of Science degree in
General Studies from Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, Virginia.
Graduated with High Honor (GPA – 3.79), May, 2006
Related Academic Course Work
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Public Speaking, Spanish, English Composition, Economic, Psychology
Volunteer Experience
Assistant in the Classroom – Washington Lee Elementary, Bristol, Virginia – August, 1996 – May,
1999.
- Assisted the teacher with the grading of papers, reading with the students,
simple copying skills, and ran light errands.
Junior Volunteer (Candy Striper). Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee – 1985-1987.
- Delivered flowers and mail to patients
- Ran light errands for the floor nurses
- Assisted patients on their departure
- Delivered medications to the various hospital floors from the pharmacy
- Assisted patients with their needs (filled water pitchers, delivered meals,
etc.)
Skills
Experience with Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, and
Excel
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