Cheryl M. Nelson

** **** **** **. ( Cortland, NY 13045 ( 607-***-**** (

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Profile

Poised, versatile, and competent go-getter with college degree. Strong

communication and organizational skills. Talent for quickly mastering

concepts and technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and

non-professionals at all levels. Able to work in a fast paced

environment with integrity and keen attention to detail. Demonstrated

history of producing quality work with efficiency.

Skills Summary

Photography Writing / Scriptwriting Blueprint reading

Video Production Microsoft/Adobe Software Customer Service

Computer Savvy Project Management Scheduling

Drafting/Design Marketing/Advertising Internet Research

Graphic Design

Professional Experience

US Census Bureau, Syacuse NY March - July 2010

Enumerator - NRFU Operation and VDC Operation

. Field Agent - Independently locate, research, and interview subjects

for NRFU Operation with strict adherence to Federal guidelines and

procedures.

. Accustomed to handling sensitive and confidential information with

integrity.

. Research, locate and verify vacant and deleted properties for VDC

Operation.

. Conduct residual interviews in NRFU RES FU Operation.

. Demonstrated history of top performance with efficiency in both Census

operations.

. Recommended by CL and Supervisor for VDC and NRF RES FU Operations of

Census following NRFU.

Cheri Ryse Photography, Cortland, NY

2000-2005

Photographer / Videographer

. Independently manage all aspects of photography/video production

business.

. Shoot, script, edit, and produce video projects for a District

Attorney, Family Court Judge, County Clerk, and Mayoral Election

campaigns, as well as local Public Service Announcement

. Wedding and special events photographer for clients such as TC3,

various high schools, and politicians.

. Assisted in developing marketing strategies for both print and video

materials.

Buckbee-Mears, Cortland, NY

1988 - 1991

System Administrator, Drafting Dept. Supervisor, CAD Operator

. Responsible for maintaining Macintosh computer network within

Engineering Dept., as well as training users and providing technical

support.

. Developed and implemented Project Tracking Database to aid in cost

management of engineering time, as well as drawing file and vendor

catalog file databases to optimize efficiency engineering department.

. Chosen to participate in decision-making team to formulate procedures

on facility computer interface and compatibility, hardware and

software needs and utilization of the central file server.

. Assigned to facility expansion project preparing office and site

layouts for presentations.

. Responsible for scheduling and monitoring CAD Drafters in the

Engineering Department.

. Mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and architectural CAD Operator /

Designer.

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Professional Experience, continued

Brandt Manufacturing, Deposit, NY

1986 - 1988

Drafter/Designer

. Generated mechanical and electrical details to support design and

development of manufacturing and inspection equipment for glass

industries.

. Gained experience in completion of original drawings, complex parts

and assemblies, as-built documentation, and schematics and diagrams.

. Served as project coordinator on assigned projects. Purchased

mechanical parts, raw materials, components and supplies, and

inspected incoming and purchased parts. Developed assembly drawings

and fabricated parts and prototypes utilizing shop equipment.

. Participated in the development of quotes and estimates.

Education

Ithaca college - Ithaca, NY

B.S. Cinema and Photography, 2004

TC3 - Dryden, NY

A.S. Photography, 2001

. 3.8 Cumulative GPA

. Member Phi Theta Kappa

. Concentration in Math/Science

. Independent work displayed in student exhibits and featured in

publications.

Volunteer Experience

. President of "ArtWorks" Club at TC3. Coordinated special events,

trips, and fund raising.

. Coordinator, "Reducing The Risk" child abuse prevention program for

local church. Developed new application process, conducted

interviews, background checks and planned training seminars.

. Yearbook Editor. Utilized visual and organizational skills to

successfully design, edit, and producing annual yearbook for local

private school as well as designing and implemented new fund raising

policies.

. Political campaign volunteer for local judge. Worked with campaign

manager to distributed marketing

materials, attended debates to ask key questions, and gained

understanding of political marketing.

o 80 West Main St. ( Cortland, NY 13045 ( 607-***-**** (

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