Courtney A. Young
**** ****** *** ***** *************, PA 17055 . 717-***-****
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will lead to a lasting relationship as well as
utilize and cultivate my skills, work ethic, strategic thinking, leadership
abilities, strong organizational skills, and my ability to work well
individually and collectively.
SKILLS
. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel,
Outlook, and PowerPoint
. Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and listening
. Strong customer service skills and Retail sales
. Attention to detail
. Analytical and Research skills
. Cash skills
. Clerical skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Target Systems
Mechanicsburg, PA
Chief of Naval Operations, Director of Naval Staff-35 Awards Branch
Analyst, June 2009 - Present (Secret Clearance)
. Maintain the Navy Department Awards Web Services (NDAWS) database
for veteran awards final disposition.
. Check, update, and maintain all incoming approved awards for
veteran files in NDAWS.
. Enter all incoming veteran cases or requests into NDAWS Veteran
database.
. Close cases in NDAWS Veteran database and Taskers database.
. Analyze, Research, and prepare Veteran award cases and brief sheets
for the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Awards Board.
. Compose basic and complex correspondence for signature by the
Acting Veteran Awards Coordinator and Director of Naval Staff (DNS)-
35.
. Research and answer emails from the Navy Awards Website account.
. Prepare and run statistical analysis at the CNO level.
. Analyze, create, and maintain a database for all Meritorious Unit
Commendations (MUC), and Navy Unit Commendation (NUC) approved unit
awards.
. Prepare excel spreadsheets for various projects at the CNO level.
. Create and maintain training manuals for my position.
. Routinely liaison with congressional staffers and veterans.
. Routinely answer the customer service awards line to give
information to callers, provide assistance, take messages, and
transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
. Participate with research projects in preparation for the rewrite
of the Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual, Secretary of the Navy
Instruction 1650.1H.
. Participate with maintaining and updating the Navy Awards Website.
. Open and deliver incoming mail to appropriate DNS-35 sections.
. Prepare office supply order for DNS-35.
. Prepare and process all outgoing mail for DNS-35 Veterans Section.
. Implement general business administrative procedures to monitor and
manage work.
Financial Intern, May 2008 - May 2009 (Secret Clearance)
. Performed Financial Analyst work for Naval Supply Systems Command
(NAVSUP).
. Created and developed binders for a project on NAVSUP.
. Conducted research and analysis work for Navy Electronic Commerce
Online (NECO).
. Maintained and updated the NECO database.
. Occasionally liaison with buyers and vendors on the NECO help desk
while demonstrating exceptional customer service.
. Performed Financial Analyst work for Target Systems.
. Updated project files and prepared spreadsheets for project funds.
. Implemented general business administrative procedures to monitor
and manage work.
Trade Secret
Camp Hill, PA
Sales Associate, May 2006 - May 2008
. Worked directly with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
. Ensured to greet and acknowledge every customer.
. Maintained solid product knowledge to help customers and meet sales
goals.
. Responsible for all financial transactions including sales, returns,
and exchanges.
. Responsible for all aspects of opening and closing the store.
. Formulated nightly reports, deposit slips, and made nightly deposit.
. Assisted with training new employees as directed by Store Manager.
. Assisted with shipments and replenishing merchandise and monitoring
floor stock.
. Assisted in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and
housekeeping.
. Responsible for scheduling client appointments for Hair Stylists.
. Assisted District Manager in creative merchandising techniques.
. Participated with product inventory counts.
Kylen Financials
Lititz, PA
Office Assistant Intern, May 2007 - September 2007
. Responsible for client account verification and organized client file
system.
. Prepared all documents and literature required for client meetings.
. Assisted with the preparation for the annual office audit.
. Attended Advisor/client meetings.
. Prepared and determined clients cost basis.
. Routinely called clients to confirm appointments.
. Responsible for preparing office training manuals.
. Implemented general business administrative procedures to monitor and
manage work.
EDUCATION
. B.A. in Economics with an option in Finance, Millersville University,
May 2009
. Graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.35 on a 4.0 scale
. Minor in Business General
. Minor in Business Finance
CERTIFICATION
. Department of Defense Secret Clearance, Valid until 2018.
ACTIVITIES/AWARDS
. Omicron Delta Epsilon, International Honor Society in Economics,
Spring 2009
. Member, Order of Omega, Spring 2007-Spring 2009
. Dean's List, Fall 2008, Spring 2006, and Fall 2006
. Alumna Member, Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority, Spring 2009-Present
. Collegiate Member, Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority, Fall 2005-Spring
2009
. Treasurer, Alpha Sigma Tau, Spring 2008-Fall 2008
. Risk Management Chair, Alpha Sigma Tau, Fall 2007
. Top Tau Committee, Alpha Sigma Tau, Fall 2007
. Recruitment Chair, Alpha Sigma Tau, Spring 2007
. Member, Economics Society, Fall 2007-Spring 2009
. Bylaws Committee, Alpha Sigma Tau, Spring 2007-Fall 2007
*References furnished upon request.