Education

Xavier University of Louisiana Bachelor of Arts in English Minor in Mass

Communication

Technology/New Media Skills

. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Quickbooks,

Adobe Photoshop CS4, Acrobat

. Capable of using both MAC and Microsoft operating systems

. Versed in the Associated Press Style Guide

. Excellent Writer/Editor, 60 WPM

. Twitter, Facebook, WordPress, LinkedIn, YouTube, Blogger

Experience

NOLA Shipstores Inc.: Harahan, LA January 2009- Present

.Administrative Assistant

. Maintaining multiple spreadsheet for inventory and products

provided using Microsoft Excel

. Meeting with Maritime Captains for price negotiation and

confirmation of goods

. Making complex travel arrangements

. Acting as liaison between suppliers and Maritime Captains

. Organizing schedules for the CEO and VP of Finance

. Tracking expenses, orders and inventory using Quickbooks Pro

and Microsoft Excel

. Corresponding via email with Maritime Agents regarding orders,

payments and delivery of goods

Idlemindz Media & Entertainment Group: New Orleans, LA August 2009-

December 2010

. Sponsorship Coordinator/Media Relations

. Met with potential sponsors for an annual Sickle Cell benefit

concert

. Wrote, edited and distributed press releases for different

events

. Corresponded with potential sponsors and the press for event

promotion

. Planned and Organized fundraising events to draw sponsors

Xavier Herald: New Orleans, LA August 2008-December 2010

. Copywriter/ Copyeditor

. Wrote feature stories about on campus news

. Investigated new leads for time critical stories

. Edited news copy for submission to the Xavier Herald and Xpress

Newsletter

The World Famous Laugh Factory: Hollywood, CA May 2008- August 2008

. Public Relations Assistant/ Intern

. Wrote and edited press releases

. Composed and Sent Correspondence, Filed, Created Press Kits for

Celebrity Guests

. Corresponded with the Media for coverage of events

. Organized an Annual Comedy Camp for inner-city kids

. Managed Appointments and Scheduled Meetings with the VP of

Development

Balloons to Go: Rancho Cucamonga, CA June 2005-August 2007

. Office Manager

. Managed CEO Calendar, Screened Calls, Managed Expense Accounts,

Invoiced Clients

. Kept inventory records, Designed, edited and wrote all

advertising material and correspondence

. Organized meetings with potential clients, corresponded with

clients and suppliers

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