April L Swapshire
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OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo December 2009
Minor: Public Relations/Speaking
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Government Intern, State Capitol Bldg., Rep Rochelle Walton-Gray, State Rep of 81 st district
Jefferson City, MO Jan03-May09
• Performed office responsibilities as assigned and work independently
• Maintained constituent communication on behalf of legislator
• Contributed to debates and speeches
• Presented information and respond to questions from legislators and the general public.
• Prepared reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
Public Relations Intern and Staff Writer, JCTV, Dr. Don Govang, Chair of the Journalism Department
Jefferson City, MO June-Sep2007
• Structured and released performance tapes and excellent negotiation skills
• Planned and organized public events and council meetings
• Composed and performed personal scripts and performed project work plans
• Displayed effective problem solving, written, and oral communication skills
• Developed weekly news stories without missing a single deadline
• Responsible for reporting of all campus social activities
WORK EXPERIENCE
St. Louis Public School District, Supervisor, Danine Stewart
St. Louis Mo Jan 09-May11
• Classroom Teacher
• Hands on experience with small and large classes and within various age groups
• Creator of a stimulating learning environment to enhance students attention
• Integrated lessons into long-term curriculum plan to ensure continuity of education objectives.
• Great organizational, motivational, and leadership skills
Preferred Family Healthcare, Una Bennet, Head Supervisor
Jefferson City, MO July04-Feb08
• Rehabilitation Technician
• Assisted with counseling of substance abused youth
• Resolved issues/altercations when necessary
• Provided excellent counsel and social skills
• Handled a full range of personal information
• Conducted group interventions and one on one interviews
Convergys, Joyce Dunn- James, Floor Rep Supervisor
St. Louis, MO June02-Aug05
• Developed an extensive array of documentation
• Worked within a high volume call center environment
• Assisted customers with all issues and questions answered up to 65 calls a day
• Great customer service skills and handled inbound and outbound calls accurate
OTHER SKILLS
Proficient with the following: Microsoft Windows; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Internet Explorer and
Database Management, and presentation HTML/ Web Development, customer service skills, inbound and outbound calls
software Netscape Navigator; Word Perfect; Board of Health Certified to Substance Abuse and Alcohol Prevention; Can type
48wpm and 100kpm; CPR/First Aid Certified; Excellent written and verbal skills, project management skills and effective
problem solving ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Staff Writer for Lincoln University Clarion Newspaper- interviewed performed, contributed articles weekly