Justin Najar
Research Technical Writing
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Henderson, NV 89014
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Association of Indian Economic and Financial Studies
October 2011 - Present
Short Hills, NJ /
Henderson, NV
I am responsible for assisting in the association's research economic and
financial developments occurring in India. I am also responsible for
assisting in operation functions of the association which include
maintaining the member database, compiling and writing stories for the
association newsletter, as well as distributing pertinent information to
the association members.
Technical Writer, Consultant
August 2010 - Present
Henderson, NV
I assist clients with a variety of different tasks that range from
technical research documents & presentations to technical proposals for
government contracting. I work hand in hand with subject matter experts to
ensure that the information reflected in the projects I help manage is
accurate and concise.
Customer Service Associate, Sitel
June 2012 - November 2012
Las Vegas, NV
I provided warranty information to customers over the phone. I gathered
information they provided for entry into the company's knowledge base to
identify flaws in the product's design.
Student Gardener, Seattle University
December 2010 - December 2011
Seattle, WA
I was responsible for daily operations pertaining to campus beautification.
I maintained grounds around the campus and worked with a variety of
gardening skills and practices. I worked with limited supervision on a
variety of tasks which required the use of equipment as well, and later
assumed a supervisory role in my area.
Courtesy Associate, Wal-Mart
January 2010 - September 2010
Henderson, NV
I was responsible for assisting customers as well as team members with a
variety of tasks. I worked with limited supervision on logistics projects
as well as inventory audits. I provided customer service support to
customers as a floor associate as well.
Multi-Disciplinary Tutor, Seattle University
April 2009 - December 2009
Seattle, WA
I tutored students in mathematics continuously throughout the academic
quarter; filed end of month logs with progress reports of tutees; attended
monthly meetings to discuss progress of tutees and suggest ways to improve
service, helped several students improve their grades in classes by at
least one letter.
Painter/Technician, College Pro Painters
April 2009 - September 2009
Kirkland, WA
I was assisted the company in its marketing efforts by gathering leads of
potential new clients. I worked closely with existing clients as well as
new clients to ensure their needs were met through the services we
provided. I worked closely with other staff members on quality control and
project management.
Staff Writer, The Spectator
October 2007 - March 2008
Seattle, WA
I was responsible for writing 2-4 articles a week on strict deadlines to be
published. I interviewed at least 3 sources per article, sometimes traveled
to meet sources and cover events, researched stories, and helped copyedit
issues before printing.
INTERNSHIPS
Research Assistant, Meenakshi Rishi
August 2011 - September 2011
Seattle, WA
I compiled data sets for a research paper on violence against women in
India over a period of forty years.
Research Assistant, Meenakshi Rishi
March 2011 - April 2011
Seattle, WA
I wrote abstracts of papers about the effects of cooperation between NGOs
and local governments in alleviating urban poverty among women in
Bangladesh and India, to be used by the advisor for her research.
Researcher, Seattle University/Heart of America Northwest
January 2011 - March 2011
Seattle,
WA
I assisted in extensive research regarding the costs and benefits of
cleaning part of the Hanford Nuclear Waste site. I assisted in writing the
report with waste remediation recommendations based on a cost/benefit
analysis.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Seattle University - Undergraduate Degree
September 2007 - June 2011 (Graduated, Cum Laude)
Seattle, WA