High School Assistant

Richard S. Short Jr.

OBJECTIVE: I am a reliable and mature College sophomore, seeking a position

in an organization that will help enhance my knowledge and expertise in

different areas, as well as prepare me for the future.

EDUCATION:

2012 - Present

Lincoln University, Oxford, PA

2008 - 2012

Archbishop Carroll Catholic High School, Washington, DC

1999-2007

Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC

WORK EXPERIENCE:

05/2013 - 09/2013 - Dance Place- Washington, DC

Program Support Assistant

. General office duties - prepared documents using the appropriate

Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

. Chaperoned Youth throughout the program

. Exercised good interpersonal and writing skills

06/2012 - 08/2012 - National Portrait Gallery - Washington, D.C.

Portraits Alive! Teen Ambassador Program Summer Internship

. Assisted the youth and family program coordinator with all aspects of

the administration and facilitation of The Portraits Alive! Teen

Ambassador Program

. Performance - Bringing the Portraits to life, speaking, singing, etc.

. Exercised good interpersonal and writing skills

. Demonstrated good library research and an interest in museum education

. Kept calendar and timekeeping for teens

. General office duties - prepared documents using the appropriate

Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

. Assisted with facilitating tours for visiting children's groups

06/2011 - 08/2011 - OSSE - Washington, D.C.

Office Assistant 06/2011 - 08/2011

. Answered phone and directed calls to the appropriate staff member

. Filed papers as instructed

. Prepared documents using the appropriate Microsoft Office tool (word,

power point and excel)

. Directed incoming guest to the appropriate staff personnel

. Attended and Participated in all training activities

06/2010 - 08/2010 - Howard University Center for Urban Progress -

Washington, D.C.

Business Development Trainee

. Completed training on the fundamentals of creating and running a small

business

. Attended business communication and financial literacy training

workshops

. Competed training on entrepreneurship and its importance in the

economy

. Participated in teambuilding activities to develop positive

relationships

. Developed a business plan for entrepreneurship venture

. Completed the Network for Teaching entrepreneurship (NFTE) program

06/2009 - 08/2009 - Howard University Center for Urban Progress, Washington

D.C.

Job Development and Career Planning Trainee

. Attended job and career planning workshops

. Participated in teambuilding activities

. Organized and managed projects

. Created hands-on activities for participants

. Developed business plan for entrepreneurial venture

. Presented before panels using public speaking skills

06/2008 - 08/2008 - New Community for Children Summer Camp Program,

Washington D.C.

Summer Camp Aide

. Maintained student attendance records

. Provided student assistance with class work

. Participated in recreational activities with children

. Organized and managed classroom projects

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

New Community for Children after School Program, Washington DC

. Created an instrumental band consisting of the younger Children at the

program

Archbishop Carroll High School, Washington DC

. Marching Band Asst. Director

. Orchestra Asst. Director

. Kairos Program Leader

Washington Youth Choir, Washington, DC

. Lead Tenor

Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Washington, DC

. Fed the Homeless

. Voice Supporter

United House of Prayer for All People, Washington, DC

. Marching Band

. Solo Singer

. Member of the Bailey Youth and Cantata Choir

. Member of the Display (Theatre) Committee

. Youth Worship Leader

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet

ACHIEVEMENTS/INTERESTS:

. Archbishop Carroll Talent Show Winner - 2012

. Archbishop Carroll Outstanding Band Award - 2009-2012

. Singing, Acting, Reading, Internet, Teaching Music, Playing the Piano,

Trombone, Drums and Tuba.

References Available Upon Request

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