**** ***** ******* 901-***-****
Street ******@***.***
Memphis, Tennessee
38107
Shira Howard
Objective A challenging responsible position to utilize my skills
and
education in environmental science, pharmaceutical science,
education, and business.
Education & Honors
Pharmacy Technician Certification
Memphis TN. 2008
Masters of Education Licensure
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga TN. Pending Praxis II
Exam
Bachelor of Science Environmental Science
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga TN. 2000
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Member
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Secondary Education. 2003
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Secondary Education. 2003
Employment
Tax Associate, January 2008-present
H&R Block, Memphis TN
?Customer service representative
?Prepare tax returns for clients
?Administrative assistant, marketing, auditing, and presenting formal
presentations
Pharmacy Technician, April 2009-September 2010
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Memphis TN
?Obtain and fill prescriptions for customers in person and by phone
?Inventory and stock medication
?Help customers purchase medication
Marketing, November 2006-February 2007
National Home Equity, Chattanooga, TN
? Liaison for loan officers and clients
? Helped people refinance and purchase homes
Teacher, Hamilton County School Board, January 2004-May 2006
Hamilton County, Chattanooga, TN
?Developed lesson plans and taught chemistry to high school students
?Managed policies and procedures for each class
?Inventory of chemicals and lab equipment
?Provided information for faculty meetings
Mentor, Gear-Up Program, August 2003-August 2004
UTC/ Brainerd High School, Chattanooga, TN
?Provided guest speakers for after school events
?Monitored monthly activities for students
?Provided assistance with math and science homework
Graduate Assistant, Education Dept., May 2003-August 2003
Battle Academy, Chattanooga, TN
?Provided assistance in classrooms
?Developed lunch schedules for each classroom
?Provided administrative duties for the director of the program
Substitute Teacher, K-12, January 2002-May 2003
Hamilton County, Chattanooga, TN
?Helped students with daily class work
?Aided and assisted with administrative assistant duties and teaching
duties
Environmental Scientist I, March 2001-September 2001
Applied Earth Science, Memphis, TN
? Assisted administrative personnel with filing and monthly
invoice statements.
? Prepared and submitted site status and quarterly monitoring reports for
submission to state agencies in compliance with environmental guidelines.
? Helped with taking water samples, soil extractions, and multi-phase
extraction.
Student Assistant, March 1999- December 2000
University Computer Lab, Chattanooga, TN
?Helped students with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Web Page Development Coordinator, August 2000-December 2000
University Internship, Chattanooga TN
?Chattanooga Creek Watershed Pollution Prevention Initiative
?Developed an Internet web page concerning pollution and its effects on
residents in Chattanooga
?Expanded my knowledge on Internet research, web page design, graphics
development, and supervision of high school students assisting with the
project.
Computer Skills Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Interest and
Volunteer Work Sigma Alpha Iota (University of Memphis Alumni Chapter),
Littleton H Mason Singers, ACE (Association for Campus
Entertainment, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's
Marching Band