Sharon Foster
Antioch, TN ****3
Cell - 309-***-****
Email- ablwp4@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain professional work that would allow me to use my
exemplary communication, writing, editing and organizational skills.
EDUCATION
2006 - 2010, University of Illinois Springfield. Online English
major,
Expected graduation date - May 2011
GPA - 3.93
2003 - 2006, Heartland Community College. Studied general course work
with an emphasis on math and science. Earned A.S in 2006
GPA - 4.0
2001 - 2002, University of Southern Maine. Course work included
computing, foreign languages, English studies, and core curriculum.
GPA - 3.8
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2010 Advisory board member, Alchemist Review
. Evaluate submitted works
. Vote for or against entries to the literary journal
2006 Office assistant, Burlington Coat factory
. Organize sales paperwork, receipts, and payroll
. Track and record sales by department
. Create work schedules for employees
2005 Office assistant, Heartland Community College: Workforce Services
. Provide customer service for incoming phone calls and
contact employers and prospective employees to provide
various follow up services
. Contact students and associates via email
. Organize mass mailings, send out form letters and other
correspondence
. Schedule and post appointments for/to my supervisors
. Organize file cabinets and update records
. Maintain website of job listings
. Update address files using Microsoft Access
. Create flyers for upcoming events using Microsoft
Publisher
. Assist with resume counseling and teaching resume class
sessions
2005 Customer service representative-sales, AFNI via Abbey Placements
. Market services and products to small businesses
. Make courtesy calls
. Advise and tutor staff on sales techniques
2002-2003 Customer service manager, Berean Bookstore
. Supervise and direct night staff
. Maintain inventory and placing orders
. Provide customer service for incoming phone calls and
Contact customers to provide various follow up services
. Organize file cabinets and update records
2001-2002 Marketing assistant, Metro Bus
. Develop marketing plane for the USM campus
. Provide tours for patrons of the bus system
. Plan and organize marketing events to promote the bus
system
. Operate an information booth on the USM campus
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Publisher, Excel, Access,
Internet, Outlook
Typing speed: 40+ wpm
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Alpha Sigma Theta - Members are recognized for their leadership
skills, excellent scholastic ability, and class standing. Members
must be in the top ten percent of their class.
References are available upon request