• Extensive writing, research, and layout experience.
• Demonstrated ability to think clearly under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

EXPERIENCE:

Writing

• Strong writing skills in a wide variety of formats.

Handled publicity for classes and events at Media Alliance, produced staff newsletter at Mendocino College, authored and published editorial and opinion pieces, created greeting cards sold in major national chain stores, wrote cartoon gags printed in publications including the Wall Street Journal, edited video scripts for small business owners, developed and announced public service announcements for KRCB TV and KQED Vacation Video.

Research

• Proficient in Lexis/Nexus, Dialog, WWW, library, and public records researching; skilled in personal interviewing.

Researched business competitors and prospective clients for K&L Marketing, created comprehensive database of resources for KQED Vacation Video, and investigated various independent topics as a student and freelance writer/editor.

Interpersonal

• Adept at recruiting and managing employees, presentation planning and delivery, volunteer coordination, and conflict resolution.

Recruited and managed employees under the regional manager of K&L Marketing, instructed a class on career exploration for the Police Activities League, coordinated volunteer events for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, conducted presentations for Planned Parenthood and other academic and professional audiences.

Administrative

• Over 5 years administrative experience.

Strengths include typing; filing; general ledger; writing reports and correspondence; and competence in numerous database, spreadsheet, word processing, and page-layout applications.

EDUCATION:

	Journalism and Political Science Major
	Graduating senior -- Sonoma State University

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

	Office Manager -- K&L Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year
	Administrative Assistant -- Mendocino Community College . .  1 year 
	Administrative Assistant -- St. Vincent de Paul . . . . . .  1 year 
	Teller -- Bank of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 years 
	Customer Service -- Musicland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 years

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