Computer Skills Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Desktop Publisher.

NEIL J. HELFGOT

**** *. ********** 847-***-****

Park Ridge, IL 60068 *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE To obtain an entry level position or internship utilizing a degree in Communications.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Desktop Publisher. Adobe Photoshop CS6.

EDUCATION

• Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois.

Bachelor of Arts – Communications, January 2012

Major: Communications, with concentration in Journalism

• Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. 2006-2010

• Maine South High School, Park Ridge, Illinois. 2006

PUBLICATIONS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR BACKGROUND

• Selected and published as contributing reporter, The Dominican Star, Dominican University.

o April 20, 2011, “Hybrid Cars save environment and paycheck”

o September 7, 2011, “BikeDU is back in action”

o September 21, 2011, “Entourage: ’Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’”

• Published in Chicago Tribune Local (Tribune Local).

o October 25th 2011, “Dons Jugglers Present Dumbo Retold.”

• Volunteer, Norwood Crossing, a senior care facility (1995 – 2004, 2009).

• Car Show participant and enthusiast, showing 1991 Toyota Celica convertible (2011).

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Norwood Crossing, Chicago, Illinois May 2011-Present. Marketing Intern- Computer design of marketing materials for the promotion of a nursing retirement facility.

• Notre Dame College Preparatory High School, Niles, Illinois 2011-2012.

Intern – Computer work, writing and related communication efforts to promote school.

• Famous Footwear, Park Ridge, Illinois 2010.

Sales Associate- Selling, stocking and assisting customers.

• Napleton Cadillac, Park Ridge, Illinois 2004-2006.

Napleton Buick, Pontiac Cadillac, Park Ridge, Illinois 2007.

Porter- Preparation of new and used cars for sale including customer interaction.

• Norwood Park Home, Chicago, Illinois (now known as Norwood Crossing) 2002-2004.

Dietary Aide – Performing kitchen duties and serving residents in a senior care facility.

REFERENCES

o Michael Toohey, CEO, Norwood Crossing and Norwood Life Society, 773-***-****.

o Peter Lim, Director of Marketing, Norwood Life Society, 773-***-****.

o John Cowie, SVP Director, Leo Burnett Company, Inc., 312-***-****.

o Jennifer Dunn, Instructor/Counselor, Dominican University, 708-***-****.

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