Kristen Merrill

Determined, diligent and detail-oriented college graduate.

*** ***** ******** **, *** 3111 - Denver, CO 80223

ab9zdq@r.postjobfree.com - 925-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Marketer

Faerman Insurance Agency/ Farmers Insurance - Boulder, CO - July 2013 to Present

Conduct sales calls

Persuade new clients to give us business

Contact current clients for follow ups

Perform various secretarial duties

Babysitter

Single Family - Boulder, CO - January 2010 to May 2013

Assist family with daily needs including carpooling, cooking and organization

Supervise children during home stays

Provide a bond of friendship to kids

Engage the minds of kids through imaginative games

Newspaper Intern

Longmont Times-Call - Longmont, CO - August 2012 to December 2012

Write, edit and contribute to news articles for daily edition newspaper

Conduct personal interviews with relevant peoples

Extensive database research

Develop story ideas

Attend workforce meetings

Collaborate on regular basis with news team

Volunteer

Caregiver - Boulder, CO - September 2010 to January 2012

Monthly/ weekly visits to court house parking lot

Organize free care packages for those in need

Distribute donations to attendees

Summer Intern

Metasoft (Software Startup Company) - Walnut Creek, CA - June 2009 to August 2009

Performed secretarial duties

Consult with design team

Contribute ideas for projects

Personal Assistant

Home Business (Beauty Supply/Salon) - Danville, CA - March 2007 to August 2007

Conduct sales and distribution calls

Manage product inventory

Performed secretarial duties

Babysitter

Multiple Families - Alamo, CA - May 2005 to August 2007

Assist local families with any needs

Supervise young children

Provide companionship

Construct creative and interactive learning games

Volunteer

Men's Homeless Shelter - Berkeley, CA - September 1998 to August 2007

Monthly/ weekly visits to a nearby men's shelter

Coordinate, purchase, prepare and serve meals to occupants

Engage occupants in conversation and games throughout the night

Camp Counselor

Camp Winnarainbow - Laytonville, CA - June 2005 to August 2005

Summer camp counselor duties

Form bonds with campers and make them feel comfortable

Keep campers out of trouble

Guide campers through camp experience

EDUCATION

Certification Program in International Media Studies

University of Colorado at Boulder - Boulder, CO

2008 to 2012

Bachelor of Art in Journalism; News/Editorial

University of Colorado at Boulder - Boulder Junction, CO

2007 to 2012

Minor in Political Science

University of Colorado at Boulder - Boulder, CO

2007 to 2012

LINKS

http://kristenmerrill.wordpress.com/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards and Memberships

Dean's List

Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society

International Scholar Laureate Program

Golden Key International Honor Society

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Association for Women in Communications

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