Amanda Dishon
Apt ***
Reno, NV 89503
(Cell) 812-***-****
******************@*****.***
Summary of Skills and Abilities
Business and Administrative Skills
. Have a strong ability to assist, or take individual initiative, in
planning, production and execution of multiple projects
. Directed and produced 10 short films, assisted on several others
. Strong skills working both individually and in group projects
. Proficient in organization, planning and producing
. Volunteering at public radio for fundraiser purposes
Computer Skills
. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
. Proficient using both Microsoft and Mac shared programs
. Solid knowledge of digital media
. Quick at learning new operating programs that may be company specific
Service Skills
. Over 10 years of customer service
. Ability to plan and participate in projects
. Proficiency in learning and following regulations
. Ability to follow management instruction and accept criticism
. Willingness to be helpful in any way to the betterment of all
colleagues
Writing Skills
. Intensive education in multiple writing forms and styles
. Written several poems and short stories for local competitions
. Written multiple screenplays that were later produced
. Strong knowledge of memo, report, and essay writing
. Strong training in technical and business writing and reporting
Work Experience
Customer Service Representative
Boomtown Casino
Verdi, NV
August 2010 - Current
. Assisting customers
. Organizing store
. Strong inventory knowledge
. Customer service
Argosy Casino and Hotel
Lawrenceburg, IN
April 2008 - July 2010
. As a level 2 I became experienced in dealing with both customer and
employee transactions
. Educated in aspects of federally forms required for monetary
transactions
. Experienced in tax deductions and reporting
Blockbuster
Burbank, CA Sept 2007 - Feb 2008
. Inventory assessment and monitoring skills learned
. Organizational skills enhanced
Event Network - Cincinnati Zoo Gift Shops
Cincinnati, OH Apr 2006 - Dec 2006
. Learned skills relevant for working in a business located within
another business
. Experienced in working with groups from various backgrounds in an
efficient and effective manner
Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Lawrenceburg, IN
November 2009
. Took refresher course in computer basics
. Updated training in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel
and Access
. Trained in office and organization skills in a computer world
Film Arts
New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, CA February 2008
. Wrote and directed 10 short films and assisted in directing several
other films
. Served as producer and Assistant Director on multiple films
. Functioned as Sound Operator, Gaffer and Grip on several films
. Learned and worked in various aspects of digital media
Bachelor of Arts in English
University of Cincinnati, College of Arts and Sciences, Cincinnati, OH
June 2006
. Consistently participated in poetry writing competitions
. Pursued cultural studies in England and Ireland to enrich literary
perspectives
. Extensively wrote short stories and essays
. Educated in multiple aspects of technical, medical, and legal writing
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