Medical Service
Resume:
LENDORA L. WASHINGTON
*** *. ****** ***** **. Apt. 7
Norfolk, VA
abircq@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Howard University, Washington, DC
B.A. Journalism
Minor: English Literature
Ethics in Journalism, Copy Editing, Language Foundation, College Grammar,
Principles of Speech, Feature Writing, Publication
Production, Technical Writing Pre-professional, Advanced Reporting &
Writing, Fundamentals of Journalism, Communications Law
4.0 GPA in Spanish; Cumulative GPA: 3.1
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
High degree of self-initiative and creativity
Adaptable and detail oriented multi-tasker with professional experience
in fast-paced work environment
Proven ability to communicate complex ideas in brief
Advanced understanding of English grammar, mechanics, and stylistic
writing
Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, Quark Xpress, online
social networks and various content management systems
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Working knowledge of SEO and HTML
Completed news writing, photography, internet blogging and stylistic
writing and formatting workshops
. Experienced in retain working knowledge of frequently changing protocol
and procedure
. Proven ability to maintain control and diffuse highly stressful
situations in a professional manner
. Proven ability to maintain productive work habits without supervision and
a commitment to an excellent quality of work
Outgoing, friendly and helpful attitude towards colleagues and clients
RELEVANT SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Managed web content via College Publisher and Word Press for
hunewsservice.com and chictoday.com
. Managed and designed weekly editorial section of The New Journal & Guide
Newspaper
. Contributed front page news articles to The Hilltop Newspaper and The New
Journal & Guide Newspaper
Managed Children's National Medical Center's Bear Necessities newsletter,
while editing and providing articles to other
associated newsletters and CNMC's website
Provided exclusive coverage on Alternative Energy research for The
Hilltop Newspaper, Congressional Black Caucus 2007
events for ALC Daily, and Al Sharpton's Jena Six March for
BlackCollegeView.com
Utilized all phone and computer systems to provide expert customer
service support to Verizon DSL customers
Adequately used problem solving to retain customer volume and company
revenue
EXPERIENCE
Consumer Solutions Rep/Billing Specialist
Sept. 2009-Present
CAIE/Ryla Inc., Norfolk, VA
Staff Writer/Editor
Jan. 2009-May
2009
Howard University News Service (Hunewsservice.com), Washington, DC
Contributing Writer/Copy Editor Aug.
2006-May 2009
The Hilltop Newspaper; ACL Daily; The District Chronicles;
National Newspapers Publishers Association, Washington, DC
Online Journalism Intern
Sept. 2008-Dec.2008
Chic Today Magazine (Chictoday.com), London, UK
Summer Journalism Intern
May 2008-Aug. 2008
The New Journal & Guide Newspaper, Norfolk, VA
Public Affairs Department Intern Jan.
2008-Mar. 2008
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
AWARDS
Legacy Scholarship 2005-2008
Howard University, John H. Johnson School of Communications
Dean's List 2006
Howard University, John H. Johnson School of Communications
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