LEO: Literacy Education Online Skills Resume 7

Professional Objective

A career in human resource management involving training, coordinating, communicating, and researching

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Date of Graduation: May 1997
B.S. in Interdepartmental Speech Communication
B.A. in English

Computer Competency
Word processing and database programs, Lotus 1-2-3, Electronic Compugraphic MCS System

Training
• Created and presented two-hour workshop, "Persuasive Writing Strategies for Promotional Materials," to 18 volunteer coordinators: United Way Voluntary Action Center
• Designed and presented one hour workshop, "The New Look in Resumes," to 26 high school seniors
• Provided on-the-job training to writing consultants: The Write Place
• Contributed writing techniques, story ideas, time management guidelines, and format and production procedures to the Write Place newsletter staff
• Motivated individuals toward healthy lifestyle by teaching aerobic dance classes to groups of 20-40 people: Learning Exchange, Shoemaker Hall - SCSU, Whispering Hills Girl Scout Camp

Coordinating
• Supervised and established Speech Communication Week idea, events, program time schedule, budget allocations, delegated responsibilities to faculty, community members, and students
• Planned and organized SCSU Shoemaker Hall 1994 Spring Formal Dinner-Dance for 200: location, entertainment, transportation, menu, beverages, invitation, decorations, advertising
• Coordinated Writing Consultants' Ink newsletter production; assisted in implementing newsletter purpose, content, and format: The Write Place
• Organized, promoted, and participated in fundraising event during annual community summer festival: United Way Voluntary Action Center
• Directed and organized Drama Night and Synchronized Swimming Show: Whispering Hills Girl Scout Camp

Communicating

• Performed administrative responsibilities and resolved potential personal problems: The Write Place
• Wrote budget development proposal, final report, and internal-external correspondence: Speech Communication Week
• Edited and contributed articles to newsletter; developed, typeset, keylined student manual and promotional brochure: The Write Place
• Wrote weekly newspaper column for local newspaper; wrote news releases and promotional materials: United Way Voluntary Action Center
• Assisted in writing and creating media kits promoting Speech Communication Week
• Explored printing options, expense estimates for fundraising project by making phone call and personal visits to area print shops and lumber companies: United Way Voluntary Action Center
• Presented Write Place services information to groups of 20-30 students in SCSU classes

Researching

• Completed extensive research pertaining to word processing and revision; had article published in national newsletter: The Write Place
• Researched promotional writing strategies and resume writing techniques for two workshops: United Way Voluntary Action Center and The Write Place

• Special Event Coordinator, Speech Communication Week, SCSU (1996)
• Editor, Writing Consultants' Ink, The Write Place, SCSU (1995-1996)
• Assistant Communication Intern, United Way Voluntary Action Center, St. Cloud, MN (summer 1996)
• Public Relations Assistant, The Write Place, SCSU (1995-1996)
• Coordinator, Shoemaker Hall Spring Dinner-Dance, SCSU (1994)
• Hall Council Representative, Shoemaker Hall, SCSU (1993-1994)

• Writing Consultant, The Write Place, SCSU (1995-1997)
• Communications Representative, Handicapped Services, SCSU (1995)
• Receptionist, Learning Resource Center, SCSU (summer 1994)
• Aerobic Dance Instructor (certified), Learning Exchange, SCSU (1994)
• Camp Counselor, Whispering Hills Girl Scout Camp, Rushford, MN (summer 1993)
• Waitress/Hostess, County Kitchen Restaurant, St. Peter, MN (1991-1992)

Available Upon Request

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