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AUSTIN KELSO

Professional Profile

-College graduate with a BA in English and a minor in philosophy. Experienced sales associate with

excellent experience and customer service skills. Action oriented individual and driven with a strong

ability to communicate with coworkers, customers, and executive audiences via both verbal and writing

mediums. I am able to showcase great abilities working in a team setting with years of experience

planning, developing, and implementing parks and planning projects, but also own a strong ability to

work independently especially in fields requiring verbal and/or written communications.

Qualifications

-Quick learner -Proficiency in literature

-Computer proficient -Excel in writing, verbal, and

-Self -motivated written communications

-Microsoft Office -Results-oriented

Relevant Experience

Documentation:

-English major with proficient skills in academic writing, reading, and editing.

-Customer service experience and time management skills.

-Coordinate team planning, developing, and implementing parks and planning projects for the Des

Plaines Park District.

E DUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Major-English & Minor-Philosophy 2015

Roosevelt University Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

-Achieved Dean's List status as a senior, garnering a GPA of 3.75 or higher and performing

academically in the top eighteen percent of all students attending the University (2015).

-Took numerous online courses while also attending courses in person, resulting in prowess of Word,

Excel, Power point, time management skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts 2012

Oakton Community College Des Plaines, Illinois, U.S.A.

Obtained an Associates in Arts through a two year program

Employment:

Journal & Topics Newspaper: Current

-Des Plaines and Glenview

- Editor:

-Interview clients, review, and write articles about their businesses.

-Read content and correct for errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Rewrite copy to make it easier for readers to understand

Verify facts using standard reference sources

Evaluate submissions from writers to decide what to publish

Develop story and content ideas while being mindful of the audience

Allocate space for the text, photos, and illustrations that make up a story

Northwest Foot & Ankle P.C. Seasonal Summers 2014 -2015

Norridge, Illinois Intern

-Assist office manager, proof read documents, process claims and verify insurance companies.

-Answer phones and setup appointments.

-Assist Doctor when needed and organize office details.

Parks and Planning 05/2011 to Current

Golf Center Des Plaines, Illinois

-Provide complete customer service to all customers.

-Collaborate with five other team members to meet strict project completion deadlines.

-Use time management skills consistently to close the facility while meeting all of the company's

requirements.

-Showcase an ability to thrive in a collaborative effort, but also individually.

Sales Associate/Floor Associate 06/2008 to 11/2010

K -Mart Des Plaines, Illinois

-Described merchandise and explained operation of merchandise to customers.

-Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and

security practices.

-Operated a cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.

-Guided customers in choosing items that reflected personal style and shape

ACHIEVEMENTS AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

National Jr. Honor Society

Solid Rock Habitat

Des Plaines Soup Kitchen

St. Stephens Church

REFERENCES:

Tyler Fuchs (Assistant Manager)

Golf Center

353 N. River Rd. Des Plaines, IL. 60016

847 /803-4653

acuzyw@r.postjobfree.com

Assistant Manager/Co-worker

Ellen OBrien (Former Professor)

Roosevelt University

430 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL. 60605

312/ 341-3723

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Professor

Susan Moylan Krey

Maine Township

1700Ballard Rd. Park Ridge, IL. 60068

847/977-8710

acuzyw@r.postjobfree.com

Marlene Jarosz (Office Manager)

Northwest Foot & Ankle P.C.

4701 N. Cumberland Ave. Norridge, IL. 60706

708/207-1143

acuzyw@r.postjobfree.com

Office Manager/ Co-worker

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