Sharita Cannon
(C): 706-***-****
(H): 706-***-****
Email: ********@***.***
Address: **** ******* ***. *** **
Augusta, GA 30904
Education
Georgia Regents University (formerly known as Augusta State University)
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science w/ concentration in Legal
Studies
Minor in Criminal Justice
Work
Experience
Fletcher, Harley & Fletcher, LLP Augusta, GA
Legal Runner April 2013- present
. Responsible for delivering appropriate documents from specific
locations in order to help better prepare attorneys and legal aids for
Tribunals.
. Responsible for using discretion in order to prioritize task and
create efficiency for the law firm.
. Responsible for filing and mailing out certified Tribunal schedules to
parents and students.
Helping Hands, Inc. Aiken, SC
Tutor February 2013- present
. Provide enrichment and academic assistance to the children residing at
the emergency facility.
. Responsible for monitoring their academic progress through a public
online database and offering help where needed.
. Responsible for assisting young adults who were on the GED track to
prepare for testing.
Wal*Mart
Augusta, GA
Electronics Sales
Associate: June 2011-
present
. Increased store profitability through customer relationship
development.
. Maintain customer files and collecting cell phone payments
. Encourage store growth and increase profitability by building customer
relationships
. Maintain company operating procedures.
. Create new methods presentation to drive sales
Augusta Green Jackets Baseball Club
Augusta, GA
Fun Zone
Coordinator:
April 2009-November 2009
. Ensure protection and safety of children left in the Fun Zone.
. Developed interpersonal skills through diverse interaction.
. Maintained a meticulous observation of subjects.
. Followed specific emergency produces in the event of a crisis and/or
missing child
Ideal Child Development Center
Augusta, GA
Child Development
Specialist: Decembe
r 2009- May 2010
. Enforced a cooperative learning process.
. Engaged in multi-age grouping.
. Adapted to multiple personalities, disabilities, and ethnicities while
working adequately to accommodate their various psychological and
social requirements
Organizations and Affiliations
. Internship at the Helping Hands, Inc. non-profit organization in
Aiken, SC
. Treasurer of Pre-Law Club
. Member of the National Society of Leadership Honor's Society
. Coca-Cola Scholar
Profile
. Implemented Helping Hands, Inc. first and full mentoring program
. Ability to establish rapport with people of all levels and develop
trusting relationships
. Ability to develop individualized programs and persistence to fully
implement them
. Competence in coordinating teams to accomplish their goals
. Ability to maintain confidentiality to any sensitive information
. Ability to facilitate and present effectively
. Excellent leadership/decision making, and follow up skills
. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
. Detail oriented with strong organizational and planning skills
. Ability to multitask and use multiple resources
Skills
. Excellent interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills
. Possess proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and
Intranet) with the ability to learn systems and operations topics on
an as-needed basis
Volunteer
Experience
Served on the Children's April 24th-26th 2007
Cliftondale Park Reconstruction
team of Atlanta
Assisted with the initialization January 2004
of the Save-the-Youth Organization
in Maryland
Adhoc committee of the Hurricane February 2007
Katrina Recovery Team
Breast Cancer Awareness advocate October 2012
during October
Food Bank contributor December 2008-2011
Salvation Army Christmas bell December 2010
ringer
References
Name: Peter Flanagan
Occupation: Professor and Attorney at Law
Contact Info: ********@***.***; 706-***-****
Name: Paula Owens
Occupation: Professor and Investigator for GBI Internal Affairs
Contact Info: *******@***.***; 706-***-****
Name: De'Shawn Lattimore
Occupation: Volunteer Outreach Coordinator
Contact Info: **********@*****************.***; 803-***-****