Hayley L. Sylvester
*.***********@*****.***
Huntsville, AL 35801
cell: 256-***-****
Objective
To make a positive contribution for a business or an organization by
utilizing a strong academic background in English, effective communication
skills, and office work experience.
Education
University of North Alabama - Florence, AL
August 2005 - December 2008
Major: BA English - professional writing
Minor: History
Cumulative GPA: 3.4 (4.0)
Northwest-Shoals Community College - Muscle Shoals, AL
2000 - 2002
Major: General Education
Work Experience
Williams Industrial Services, LLC - River Bend Nuclear Station in St.
Francisville, LA
September 2009 - May 2010
Payroll/Office Manager
Handled both staff and craft payroll and per diem on a weekly basis in
addition to keeping office running smoothly; tracked employee
attendance and timecards; helped with employee in-processing and
background screening; scheduled craft worker training in NANTeL and
Plateau; kept a remote Human Resources department and updated files
according to Corporate and HIPAA standards; and assisted Project
Controls with invoicing and APVs.
HomeGoods - Glen Mills, PA
May 2009 - September 2009
Merchandise processor/sales floor associate
University of North Alabama, College of Business, Dean's Office - Florence,
AL
August 2005 - December 2008
Office assistant/file manager for MBA Coordinator
Target - Florence, AL
August 2004 - May 2006
Sales floor team member/cashier/guest services
Skills, Interests, and Honors
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat
Citrix Penta
Language Skills
Excellent English communication skills, written and oral
Writing
Literary/layout design editor of UNA's student art and literary journal
Lights & Shadows
Literary contributor, Lights & Shadows, entries published 2006, 2007, 2008
Alabama Literary Arts Festival creative writing competition, winner -
senior portfolio, 2000
Honor Societies
Delta Epsilon Iota
Sigma Tau Delta
References available upon request.