Oct. 20, 2009

To obtain a position in advertising or marketing that will allow me to be creative and help my employer accomplish goals.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

WV Division of Tourism
Marketing Intern
South Charleston, WV
May 2009 - July 2009

• As the Marketing Intern at the West Virginia Division of Tourism I developed copy that was published on three respective websites.
• www.wvnights.com
• www.wvriversports.com
• www.wvbyways.com

WORK OF EXPERIENCE

South Central Regional Jail
Maintenance
Charleston, WV
June 2005 - December 2005

• I cut grass, helped the maintenance team and did whatever job was asked of me. This job was particularly challenging because I worked around inmates and my patience and focus on education grew as a result.

WV Center for Professional Development
Intern
Charleston, WV
May 2007 - August 2007

• I was selected by the West Virginia Governor's Internship Program and traveled the state with the WVCPD setting up equipment for teachers and principals coming to gain teaching qualifications. I assisted teachers with equipment and also ran errands for them.

The Arc of the Three Rivers
Respite Provider
Charleston, WV
May 2008 - August 2008

• I worked with a special needs autistic child. We would do things like go to the pool, go out to eat, or go to the movies. This job truly made me feel as if I were making a difference, and grew my patience further.

REM
Respite Provider
St. Albans, WV
January 2009 - Present

• The parent's of the autistic child I worked with changed agencies from The Arc of the Three Rivers to REM. I perform all of the same responsibilities of looking after the child and taking him to various activities.

Banker's Life & Casualty Company
Recruiter
Hurricane, WV
September 2009 - Present

• After reading resumes I contact prospective employees to come in for an initial meeting where they can learn more about a possible job opportunity. This job has really allowed me to further develop my communication skills and talk with people from various backgrounds.

EDUCATION

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
January 2006 - December 2009

• B.S. in Communications
• I was on the Dean's List various times at WVSU and improved my overall GPA every semester.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

I enjoy golfing, watching and going to sporting events, being with family & friends, exercising, bowling, playing cards, being on the river and skiing.

REFERENCES

References will be furnished upon request.