Tamara Lynn Allen
Hornsby, TN *8044
*******@****.***
Objective
To obtain a position in your company allowing myself to build upon the skills I have accumulated in college and work experience so that I can excel in a field that I have always dreamed of working in.
Profile
Motivated, hard working professional with a college degree and a successful period in broadcasting positions. Talent for quickly mastering technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Natural ability for adapting to any situation and being able to master any type of job. Willing to relocate with nothing holding me back. Flexible and versatile, being able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Ambitious to thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.
Professional Experience and Skills Summary
COMMUNICATIONS: BROADCASTING
Volunteered at WFHU at Freed-Hardeman University in Freshman year of college.
Worked at the Freed-Hardeman University television station in 2005 as cameraman and reporter.
Operated the board at WMOD during aired sports events.
Sold and produced commercial ads for WMOD.
Read the news on-air when needed by WMOD.
Made sure church services played over the air for WMOD during the summer of 2007.
Participated in a Right to Life remote with WMOD.
Volunteered for FM100 for Beale Street Music Fest and was on their street team.
Took and excelled in many classes on board operations, radio, television, and history of music.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Obtained first job at Dollar General in 2004 at the age of 18.
Worked in the Bakery and Deli in a fast paced and demanding grocery store, Apple Creek Town Center.
Passed a mystery shopper on the first day on the job at Kroger.
Answer phones and clients questions about various technology and web sites while student working for the University of Memphis.
Helped customers pick out the right phone, plan, and broadband for them while at Best Buy Mobile.
Was given a bronze star at Best Buy because a customer when online and wrote a good review.
Has always gained friends out of customers and coworkers.
TECHNOLOGY
Completed many courses in typing, Microsoft Office, websites, and other computer technology while in high school and college.
Typing speed of 60 WPM
Proficient at 10 key typing by sight.
Acquired knowledge about computers, phones, other electronics, web pages, Microsoft Office, Elearning online classes, and much more while student working at the Information Technology Helpdesk at the University of Memphis.
Employment History
BEST BUY MOBILE – Jackson, TN
Mobile Consultant, June 2009 to Present
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS ITD HELPDESK – Memphis, TN
Student Worker, April 2008 to May 2009
KROGER – Memphis, TN
Cashier, April 2008 to August 2008
WMOD – Bolivar, TN
Board Operator and Secretary, April 2007 to August 2007
APPLE CREEK TOWN CENTER – Bolivar, TN
Cake Decorator, April 2006 to August 2006
FHU TV – Henderson, TN
Student Worker, August 2005 to May 2006
DOLLAR GENERAL – Bolivar, TN
Cashier, December 2004 to July 2005
Education
FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY – Henderson, TN
2005-2006 GPA: 3.4/4.0
Attended for Freshman year before transferring.
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS – Memphis, TN
2006-2009 GPA: 3.5/4.0
Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Communications
References Available Upon Request