Michele Goudie
Apt. *
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: 312-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
Freelance Writer
January 2010 to Present
Writing a variety of content on various topics for the Internet. Duties
include researching the topic thoroughly before writing, using proper
grammar at all times, utilizing a variety of voices to express the topic,
as well as proofreading and editing my own work. Types of writing range
from 200 word blog posts all the way to 1500 word white papers. I make it a
point to never miss a deadline.
H & R Block
December 2009 - April 2010
Seasonal employment that required 72 hours of training to learn basics of
the federal and state tax laws and how to use H & R Block proprietary
software.
Provided personal assistance to clients explaining intricate tax issues,
preparing and filing state and federal tax returns for employed and self-
employed taxpayers and advising on how changes in income could affect their
tax liabilities.
All Event Cutters
1994 - 2008
All Events Cutters Carriages provided horse and carriage rides primarily in
the "Magnificent Mile" area of Chicago. Over a period of fourteen years, I
advanced from part-time driver to Vice President and Operations Manager.
Responsibilities included:
. Recruiting, training, motivating and retaining independent contractor
carriage drivers.
. Sourcing and purchasing supplies, equipment and parts.
. Managing daily finances requiring collections from drivers, paying
vendors and personnel and meeting tax obligations.
. Managed company finances including insurance and banking
relationships.
. Built and maintained website for the business
Education
Columbia College of Chicago - Bachelor of Arts with major in Fashion Design
and minor in English Literature.