Criminal Justice/Sociology background

DARRYL HARRISON

*** ****** *** ***** ▪ Cary, NC *7513 ▪ 919-***-****

*******@****.****.***

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OBJECTIVE: A challenging and rewarding position that will allow me to utilize my superior organizational and communication skills, time management skills and highly self-motivated attitude in maintaining the prestige and pride of our country’s security.

EDUCATION:

University of North Carolina at Wilmington May 2009

• Dual Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice and Public Sociology

• GPA: 3.3

SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• SPSS Data Entry

• Knowledge of statistics and research design

• Data collection experience using questionnaires, field observations and face-to-face interviews (transcribing)

• Extensive knowledge of Criminal Justice system

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

• Building Community Capacity: Transportation In

Resource Poor Areas in Wilmington, NC Aug. 2008-present

• Presented Research Findings and Policy Implications April 2009

to Wilmington City Council

• The Fourth Annual Undergraduate Research Showcase April 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Commercial Sales CSA- Level III August 2009-Present

Lowe’s Home Improvement, Cary, NC

• Assisted Commercial Sales Specialists’ in processing/retrieving Contractor sales and orders

Customer Service Associate – Level II - Tools May 2007-Aug.2009

Lowe’s Home Improvement, Wilmington, NC and Cary, NC

• Assisted customers with making special orders and provided thorough explanation of products while working in a fast paced, hectic environment

Customer Service Associate – Level I - Hardware May 2006-Dec.2006

Lowe’s Home Improvement, Cary, NC

• Utilized my knowledge of various hardware items to perform special orders, re-keying of locksets, glass cutting, key cutting and chain cutting

Cashier – Front End Dec.2004-June 2005

Lowe’s Home Improvement, Apex, NC and Cary, NC

• Provided excellent customer service using Lowe’s Genesis computer system in assisting customers with purchasing merchandise

HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Dean’s List Fall 2008

• Accreditation received from Operations Manager October 2008

• Accreditation received from Zone Manager November 2008

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

• Public Sociology Internship at WHA-UNCW Hillcrest Community Campus:

Gained hands-on experience by working with an organization in the local

community on specific social problems and issues.

• WHA-UNCW Hillcrest Reading Program Tutor:

Tutored children ages 4-8 twice a week to help them improve their reading

skills and work on homework

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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