OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time position that will enable me to use my strong communication skills, educational background and ability to work well with people.
EDUCATION
West Chester University
Bachelor of Science Degree 2010
Major in English, Minor in Education
Honors: Dean’s List
Montgomery County Community College 2007
Associate Degree in Liberal Studies
Susquenita High School
Diploma, academic curriculum 2003
AWARDS
Eagle Scout, Duncannon, PA, Boy Scout Troop 64 2002
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, HTML Coding, Web Site Administration
Other: Learn concepts quickly, communicate well with others both orally and written, ability to work independently or in a team environment. Independent, hardworking and dedicated employee. Strong leadership qualities and team player.
EXPERIENCE
Nationwide, Jennifer Thomas Agency, Royersford PA
Licensed Insurance Agent 2013
Brought new business to a growing agency while having a high rate of client retention
Trained in numerous areas of sales and customer service
Worked as a team to help other agents compete sales
Gold Toe, Limerick Pa
Sales Associate 11/2012-1/2013
Assist customers with all sales related questions
Complete daily paperwork and tasks
Olive Garden, Collegeville PA
Culinary Assistant & Certified Trainer 6/2010-6/2012
Ensure the kitchen runs properly.
Was responsible that all food went out quickly and in the right order
Performed frequent quality assurance tests on food volume and temperature.
Instructed classes for Olive Garden’s training program that teaches new and existing employees about the company and their service standards at multiple company locations
American Eagle, King of Prussia PA
Sales Associate - Seasonal Position 10/2009-12/2009
Worked with a team to assist customer needs
Stocked merchandise and cleaned store
DaVinci’s Pub, Collegeville PA
Server 10/2008-9/2009
Greet guests, escort to tables, present menus, and ordering
Preparing drinks and check guest identification for alcohol
Balancing nightly sales receipts with register
Wawa, Collegeville PA
Customer Service Associate 6/2007-5/2008
Food preparation
Cash register duties
Customer service
The Brickhouse Restaurant, Pottstown PA
Server 6/2007-5/2008
Greet guests, escort to tables, present menus, and ordering
Preparing drinks and check guest identification for alcohol
Balancing nightly sales receipts with register
Dental Laser Treatment Center, Bally PA
Public Relations Manager 1/2004-8/2007
Responsible for presentation of company through logo, business card, letterhead and stationary
Published articles in Pottstown Mercury informing the public of state of the art procedures
HONORS/Activities
Captain of High School soccer team
Observed in classrooms of local high schools as per education curriculum.
Wrote and executed various lesson plans in classroom setting.
REFERENCES
References available upon request