K ath ryn V. Floyd
Miami, FL *****
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P rofile
Journalism professional with over 20 years experience in the industry. Experience
i n working for a major daily as well as freelancing for local newspapers.
I also possess retail experience and great customer service skills.
Skills
• Dedicated, reliable, pays strict attention to details
• Strong command of both the spoken and wri t ten word
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the In ternet
• Type 40 WPM
• Able to work independently with little supervision
Employment Experience
Salvation Army Miami, FL 01/2009 – 09/2010
Retai l Associate
• Insured timely display of clothing
• Created appealing displays of both clothing and home goods
• Accurately handled cash t ransactions, balancing register at the end of each
shift
Political Consultant Ft. Lauderdale, FL 01/1997 –
05/2008
F reelance Writer
• Provided campaign support for candidates in local and state run districts
• Wrote feature stories on candidates and individuals with political in fluence
in
B roward County
Education and Certification
• Miami Dade College Hospitality Institu te Training Miami, FL
2011
• Southern University Baton
Rouge, LA
M.A. – Journalism 1994
• St. Augustine’s College Raleigh, NC
B.A. – English 1980