***** **** ******* **** ( marion, il *****
618-***-**** ( *********@*****.***
tamara l. (tammy) waters
objective
To secure part-time employment.
Functional summary
I am very flexible and a fast learner. I am easygoing,
friendly and hard working. I work well under deadlines in
order to complete projects in a timely manner.
Summary of qualifications
. I type 78 words per minute
. I have excellent phone skills and people skills per previous
receptionist experience
. I have extensive experience working under deadlines per my
freelance writing experience
. I work well with others
. I have extensive computer experience and skills
Employment
[01/06 to present] [Self-employment]
[ Freelance Writer]
[ As a self-employed freelance writer I work from home writing
content and assignments on deadline for various websites. I
also write for a weekly (Marion, IL) newspaper. ]
[08/04 to present] [Self-employment]
[ Contract Labor - Retail Merchandiser]
[ I have done and continue to do contractual retail
merchandising for various companies in the local area.
Responsibilities and projects included resets of retail
displays, inventory, planograms, ordering, etc. I have
completed merchandising projects for cosmetics, magazines,
books, and more. Job(s) require customer service and
cooperation with local retail stores, management and
customers. ]
[02/07 to 05/08] [Recycled Paper Greetings]
[ Retail Merchandiser]
[ I was employed by RPG to service greeting card displays at
local Target and Walgreen's stores. Duties included
maintaining displays, setting to planogram, resets, seasonal
stocking, ordering and customer service. ]
[1993 to 2003]
[Volunteer and Director of Client Services] [Shawnee Crisis
Pregnancy Center]
[I started as a volunteer with SCPC in 1993. In 1996 I became
Director of Client Services at the Marion location, a position
I held until 1998. I resigned this position to spend more time
with my family but continued as a volunteer.]
[12/92 to 12/95, 12/96 to 6/97] [Franklin-Williamson Bi-
County Health Department]
[ Clerk-Typist]
[ As a Clerk-Typist, I provided clerical support for the
public health division. Duties included direct client support,
occasional receptionist duties, clerical support for
flu/pneumonia/school immunization clinics, etc.]
Education
[1990-92] [John A. Logan College] [Carterville, IL]
[ Journalism major]
. [ Served as Editor of the College's student newspaper 1991-92
]
Languages
[ Proficient in English language and grammar ]
REFERENCES
[ Amy Dungan, 1114 N. Van Buren, Marion, IL 62959 (618) 798-
1629]
[ Cindy Gunnin, 1401 Donna Drive, Carterville, IL 62918 (618)
985-3535]
[ Amy Blaise, 12265 Aran Drive, Marion, IL 62959 (618) 889-
6680]