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Jocelyn Taylor

**** ***** ***** ***** ** Calgary, AB T2K5M4 Phone: 403-***-**** Email: *.*******@****.***, 1

Skills

• Tactful ability to write proficiently to ensure information is properly communicated and easily understood

• Independently motivated

• Keen attention to detail, which aids in the dissection of written works, allowing for greater comprehension and application

• Organizationally minded

• Strong grammatical competency, which aids in the creation of written work, as well as the ability to edit the work of others to improve their understanding

• Proficient knowledge on how to skillfully use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Competently remains focused on the task at hand, and has a powerful orientation for detail; specifically in written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to help others achieve their goals and experience success, due to participation in group projects, volunteer basketball coaching, volunteering with Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society and barista training experience Education

Bachelor of Arts - English September 2011-Present

Mount Royal University- Fourth Year Calgary, AB

• Expected time of graduation: June 2019

• Minor in History

• Recipient of Alexander Rutherford Scholarship for Academic Achievement in 2011

• Completing final course online presently, and available for fulltime employment Achievements

2nd Annual Institute of African Studies Undergraduate Research Conference October 15, 2016 Conference Panelist Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario

• Selected to present a research paper at an International Undergraduate Research Conference

• “Authenticity in Nigerian Fictional Representation: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun”

• Paper was awarded first place for Canadian participants; third place overall

• Panels allowed for opportunities to diversify research techniques and gain greater strength in textual dissection

• Exposed to differing viewpoints, allowing for altered thinking and greater exposure to varied beliefs and opinions 2017 Association of African Literature Association Annual Conference June 14-17, 2017 Conference Panelist Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut

• Selected to present a research paper at the largest International Research Conference in the field of African Literature

• “Familial Divisiveness and the Construction of History: Ama Ata Aidoo’s Two Sisters and Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing”

Jocelyn Taylor 403-***-****

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• Aided in public speaking abilities, presentation organization and application of academic feedback

• Created opportunities for substantial academic research and detailed textual analysis

• Improved the clarity and effectiveness of written work

• Presented amongst published authors, masters and PhD students and University Professors, allowing for exposure to diverse ways of thinking, as well as varied perspectives Work Experience

Starbucks Coffee Company Canada. August 2008- Present Shift Supervisor Calgary, AB

• Experience dealing with high-volume, stressful situations

• Attained a role as a Barista Trainer

• Improved leadership abilities and assertiveness

• Experience providing information and feedback to fellow partners in a teaching capacity

• Able to maintain organization in order to ensure success during difficult time periods

• Strong time management abilities

• Improved ability to dissolve conflict and maintain professionalism Volunteer Experience

Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society May 2018- Present

• Currently volunteering within the Pet Assist Program

• I am assigned to a senior who wishes to live independently, but has problems with mobility

• I walk their dog and help out around their house and socialize with her three to four times per week

• Punctual and adhere to a set schedule

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