KEITH L. BOYD
*** ****** *** *****, ***. ****, Columbia, South Carolina 29223
*****.*****@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina Aiken, Aiken, SC May 2009
Bachelors of Science, Biology
WORK EXPERIENCE
December 2009 – Present
Intern, SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, Columbia, SC
Act as Program Coordinator for the Environmental Justice LEAP Cooperative Agreement, an initiative of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Assist my supervisor with sending emails, submitting quarterly reports, sitting in on conference calls, taking conference meeting minutes, etc.
Data entry for the Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance (ABLES) Program.
August 2008 – May 2009
Desk Staff, University of South Carolina-Aiken, Aiken, SC
Assisted with filing paperwork which included managing mail for University Housing.
Oversaw incoming and outgoing calls to ensure proper information transfer between Residential Housing and on-campus students.
October 2007 – March 2008 Collector (Temporary)
SCANA Energy, Aiken, SC
Answered in and out-bound calls.
Managed and maneuvered efficiently through customers’ account(s) (data entry)
Set up payment plans if customer could not pay in full to get balance(s) paid.
August 2007 – May 2009
Resident Advisor, University of South Carolina-Aiken, Aiken, SC
Oversaw nearly 30 residents and regular maintenance of three apartment style buildings.
Planned a series of academic programs which sought to enliven campus life.
Mediated conflicts between roommates and regulated any unauthorized activities to ensure a peaceful environment.
May 2007-August 2007 Cashier & Stocker (Seasonal)
Wal-mart, Surfside Beach, SC
Greeted customers
Operated store register (handle transactions: debit, credit, & check)
Maintained cleanliness of front store Stocked shelves in various sections of store
June 2006-August 2006 Stocker & Truck Unloader (Seasonal)
Wal-mart, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Greeted and interacted with customers
Unloaded freight & stocked shelves
May 2005 – July 2005 (Seasonal)
County Clerk, Georgetown County Voter’s Registration, Georgetown, SC
Greeted and provided supplemental information to resolve voters’ inquires.
Responded to incoming calls in a timely manner.
Made frequent updates to voter information through numerous data entries.
Converted written files into a new electronic filing system.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
January 2008 – May 2009
Mentor, East Aiken Elementary, Aiken, SC
December 2007 – May 2009
Tutor/Mentor, Christ Central Center, Aiken, SC
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Rep. James E. Clyburn Health Disparities Lecture, IPEHD 2010 – 11
Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI)2011
Basic Cultural Competence Training, SC DHEC 2010
Hazard Communication Standard Training, SC DHEC 2010
Confined Space Recognition and Identification Training, SC DHEC 2010
HIPAA Privacy and Security Training, SC DHEC 2010
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Policies Training, SC DHEC 2010
University of South Carolina Teacher Assistant Training 2009
Completion of Workshop on Applied Mentoring 2008
Student Life Institute for Paraprofessional Development 2007
Certification of Appreciation for Volunteering at East Aiken Elementary 2008 – 09
Resident Advisor Leadership & Commitment Award 2007 – 09
Harold Henson Scholar 2007 – 08
USC-Aiken Scholar Award 2007 – 08
Life Scholarship (state funded awards) 2005 – 09
Dean’s List 2005 – 09
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Word), SAS, EpiData, and STATA
MEMBERSHIPS
Vice President, M.A.L.E.S. (Men, Achieving, Leadership, Excellence, & Success) 2007 – 09
SGA (Student Government Association) 2005 – 09