Real Estate Human Resources

Carol Brighton

Cape Henry, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

**** 757-***-**** / ****@***.***

To obtain a position promoting socially and/or environmentally responsible activities.

Objective:

Community Service Involved in Neighborhood Community Associations, Tidewater

Skills:

Master Naturalist & Hampton Roads Solar Group; Web Design designed and maintain a

site on sustainable endeavors (see www.TidewaterCurrent.com). Research & writing (see

Freelance experience below). Geographic Analysis and Mapping ArcGIS (see

education below); Event organization; Document preparation - including presentation

and promotional materials and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Software

(Word, Excel, Access & Powerpoint and CS5); and Regulatory and legal knowledge.

Experience: Renewable Energy Conference & Solar Home Tour Coordinator. Coordinated the 1996

Tidewater Tour of the American Solar Energy Society s National Tour of Solar Homes and

organized a corresponding renewable energy conference at Old Dominion University. This

included: soliciting sponsors, including ODUs Electrical Engineering Department;

identifying expert speakers for the conference, locating potential homes and requesting

participation in the tour (since there had not been a tour in the area since the 1970s, this was

an arduous task); preparation of tour and conference brochure; and negotiation of free event

promotion through public radio announcements and a feature in the home/real estate section

of the Virginian Pilot. (Supporting documents can be viewed at www.CABrighton.com).

Freelance Science Writer. 1991-1997. Several short articles appearing in Popular Science

focusing on green technologies or programs including water treatment, wave power and net

metering policies. (Go to www.CABrighton.com to view)

Legal Secretary. 1989, 1990-1992. McGuire, Woods Law Firm, Norfolk Office.

Provided administrative assistance for the real estate department. To confirm employment

and eligibility for rehire contact B.J. Shelton, Chief of Human Resources, Richmond Office,

804-***-****.

Environmental Program Analyst. 1988-1989. The Bruce Company (an ICF sub),

Washington, D.C. Provided onsite research assistance for the Global Change Division of

the Environmental Protection Agency. Responsibilities included: drafting responses to

congressional and public inquiries related to ozone depletion and global warming;

reviewing, compiling and disseminating information about global change to staff; critiquing

and editing grant proposals; preparation of presentation materials; and identification of

industry participants and coordination of meetings to promote replacement and recovery of

CFCs.

1987 - B.S. Geography (Resource Management). Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

Education:

2009 IT & ArcGIS courses at TCC & ESRI (see Ed. Link at www.CABrighton.com)

2003-2006 - Neighborhood Garden Club President. 2006-Present Design and maintenance

Civic:

of neighborhood website: www.CapeHenryShores.org.

Personal: Creative, motivated and informed 49 year old, married mother of 4. Despite the lengthy

work hiatus, I maintain a community connection and have continued developing skills

needed in a technologically savvy work environment. In addition, I personally support and

promote socially responsible initiatives.

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