Jennifer Allen
***** ******* *** *******, ***** 78230 210-***-****
********.*******@*****.***
Profile
. Excellent people skills; known for cultivating positive working
relationships
. Strong oral and written communication abilities; able to present
information in a clear, concise manner
. Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic; committed to high
quality work and results
. Analytical and critical thinker with superb problem solving and
decision making capabilities
. LeaderShape participant who works well under a detail-oriented
supervisor
Related Experience
Legislative Intern, Texas State Representative Dawnna Dukes, District 46,
Austin, Texas Spring 2010
. Assisted Legislative Director and Chief of Staff with community and
legislative correspondence.
. Key component of project coordinating team for the Martin Luther King
Day Clean Up and African American Community Heritage Festival
. Updated the Representative on current events
. Reported to the Representative on current events and crucial
governmental and non-governmental organization reports
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Emphasis in Pre-Law)
Expected: August 2010
St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas
Experience
Shift Manager/Sales Associate/Cashier, A Trip to Bountiful Bakery and
Caf , Austin, Texas 2008 - 2009
Shift Manager (2009)
. Recorded daily sales and register totals
. Ensured health and safety codes were upheld
. Supervised six employees; tracked performances and tallied sales/labor
ratios
. Addressed customer complaints and comments to ensure customer
satisfaction
Sales Associate/Cashier (2008 - 2009)
. Counted register drawer and monitored record of daily transactions
. Greeted and assisted customers by providing excellent service and
detailed menu knowledge
. Prepared store for high traffic times to ensure an efficient and
pleasant dining experience
Student Athletic Trainer, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas
2007 - 2008
. Worked closely with head athletic trainer and athletes
. Ensured athletes' safety during practices and games; maintained
training room and sports inventory
. Traveled with teams to away games and tournament trips
Server, Camino Ranch Steak-Mex, Selma, Texas
Summer 2007
. Assisted restaurant patrons in a friendly manner, leading to increased
customer satisfaction
. Performed opening and closing duties
. Ensured customer meals were accurately filled; maintained restaurant's
environment
. Recognized as "High Seller" by management for two consecutive months
Residence Hall Receptionist, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas
2006 - 2007
. Served as first point of contact for all residents and visitors
. Provided superb administrative support to Residence Life staff;
Answered multi-line phone system
. Distributed mail and oversaw equipment rentals for over 160 residents