JOEL RAFFETY
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
I’m an ethical, accountable, organized, and motivated professional. My experience reflects a progressive, pragmatic, and evolving individual that can help your organization excel by improving strategy, and practical execution.
*In support of resume claims, I offer references, transcripts, and writing samples upon request.
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TRANSFERABLE ATTRIBUTES:
• Objective and strategic decision-making with an understanding of collective action.
• Interpersonally effective and precise communicator.
• Ability to interpret complex technological and academic literature while employing sophisticated research methodologies.
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APPLIED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sergeant (E5), United States Army, Balad, Iraq Information Management Officer, 2008-2009:
• Background Investigation: 2006-2011 DoD Top Secret (SCI) clearance: trusted with the handling of operation sensitive documentation, reports, and personnel information (i.e. SS Numbers).
• Accomplished multiple priorities in a time sensitive, highly stressful overseas combat environment while providing management duties for 3 personnel.
• Successful presentation of complex statistics, meticulous daily reports, and memoranda to executive leadership while strategically managed over 60 computer user accounts; all mission computer hardware and software; VOIP phone systems; any related communication equipment; additionally, I developed Standard Operating Procedures.
Private (E1) – Specialist (E4), United States Army (Active and Reserve), Germany and Buffalo, MN
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, 2003-2008:
• Management of a complex workload with responsibility for safety compliance, staff training, while placing emphasis on constant career progression.
• Ability to interpret highly complex technical material.
Additional Work Experience: Ruby Tuesday, Waycross, GA
Server, 2010:
• Translating complex customer needs while being accountable for minute time sensitive decisions.
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EDUCATION:
1. Oglethorpe University, GPA: 3.1 (3.2-3.3 projected), Atlanta, GA
(May 4, 2012) Major: B.A. Politics. Oglethorpe Scholar Award.
Current Volunteer: High Museum of Art.
2. Waycross College, GPA: 3.3, Waycross, GA:
2010: Major: A.A. Political Science. Dean’s List. Internships Completed.
3. Ridgewater Technical College, GPA: 2.9, Hutchinson, MN:
2008: Major: A.A.S. Technologies (Audio). Ridgewater College Foundation Scholarship. Electronic theory understanding.
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INTERNSHIPS:
Waycross Journal Herald, Waycross, GA Columnist/ Reporter, 2010:
Membership: Georgia Press Association. 2010-2011.
• Under editorial review, I would write an articulate weekly column based around current global and local events for publishing, along with providing copy duties while adhering to strict AP style grammar.
Ware County Board of Elections, Waycross, GA
Voter Processing Official, 2010:
• Quantitative collection of votes under strict governmental rules and regulations.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGIES EXPERIENCE:
Microsoft Office Suite, Mac and Windows Operating Systems, ProTools, AutoCAD, ActiveClient, GhostCasting, Remedy Ticketing