BRITTANY CHEDDA
Holtsville, NY **742
PROFILE: College graduate with history of good work relationships and
customer friendly attitude. High initiative and energy
with strong ability to exercise independent judgment.
Excellent writing and typing skills. Trustworthy and
discreet. Able to multi-task.
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc. and
possess Internet skills.
. Can take on major projects and handle from initiation
and planning through implementation and follow-up.
. Extracurricular activities included: School Orchestra
and String Ensemble member; former field hockey member;
former Girl Scout member; former member of church youth
program; former member of student leadership programs;
and teacher's assistant.
. Ability to handle diverse responsibilities resourcefully
with initiative and a positive attitude.
. Can communicate/coordinate productively with all levels
of management and employees.
. Ability to learn new systems quickly.
. Strong willingness to meet changing conditions, to
operate efficiently during peak workloads, to learn new
procedures and to cope with new and different problems
diplomatically.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Gimbel Art and Design Library
The New School
New York, New York 2009-2010
Technical Assistant for the Acquisitions and Senior Library Clerk,
responsible for clerical work, cataloging books, creating packing lists,
unpacking received books, computer entry and shipping shared books to other
libraries.
Managing the Circulation desk, checking books in and out to patrons,
handling patron's problems, taking care of general office duties, reserved
books and special collections.
Union Square Partnership
New York, New York 2008-2009
Mentor and Tutor for students of Washington Irving High School, responsible
for helping students complete assignments, fill out college applications,
assist with career research, perform general office duties, and being a
positive role model for students.
Lord and Taylor
Huntington, New York Winter 2007
Sales Associate for store in New York, responsible for building good
customer relationship, opening credit accounts, and general sales duties.
JC Penney Summer 2006
Charlottesville, Virginia
Sales Associate for busy retail store, responsible for cashier duties,
customer service, product restocking and resolution of customer problems
related to store purchases.
I Have A Dream Foundation
Charlottesville, Virginia 2005-2006
Tutor for Junior High School students, responsible for helping them
complete homework and classroom assignments.
Church of the Good Shepherd
Holbrook, New York 2003-2004
Receptionist for a busy church responsible for opening and closing office,
answering phones, dealing with visitors and delivery personnel, completion
of forms, scheduling appointments, providing information to the public and
advising parishioners about policies and procedures.
EDUCATION:
New School University, New York, New York
Bachelor's degree in Sociology awarded May, 2010
Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York
Completed first year of college studies in 2007.
SKILLS
Knowledge of Windows programs, Microsoft Word, Access, MS Outlook,
Publisher, Power Point, WordPerfect, and internet usage.
REFERENCES: Will be furnished upon request.