Christian Connolly
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School Address: Permanent Address:
PO Box 1774 10560 Halbert Ct.
Buies Creek, NC 27506 Waldorf, MD 20603
Cell: 301-***-**** Home: 301-***-****
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position that will provide an opportunity to advance while assisting the organization in obtaining its corporate objectives and goals.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, May 2011, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Cleared for Secret (S) Information
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completed Microsoft Certification Course; experienced with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point; familiar with and able to use Internet Explorer
Strong writing skills
Demonstrates ability to develop and execute budgets
Effective managerial/interpersonal skills
Highly motivated
Demonstrates strong work ethic
Works well independently and cooperatively
Able to construct and produce press releases
EXPERIENCE:
Intern, Harnett County Schools, Lillington, NC Jan 11-Pres
Writes press releases for the local newspaper and school system web site
Captures pictures at different school school events
Designs brochures and programs
Coordinates events for the Harnett County School System’s spelling bees, art shows, choral presentations, graduations, and science fairs
Independent Beauty Consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics Mar 09-Pres
Manages business finances
Catalogues inventory
Coordinates events
Supervises team members
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Administrative Assistant/Intern, Global Services and Solutions, Crystal City, VA May 10-Jul 10
Edited/wrote sections in the company’s employee handbook
Created new company accounts with companies such as Staples and FEDEX
Actively participated in Director-level meetings with the President and CEO of the company
Edited the employee website
Scheduled meetings
Program Analyst/Intern, Perot Systems Government Services, Washington DC (May 09-Aug 09, Dec 08-Jan 09, May 08-Aug 08, Dec 07-Jan08, May 07-Aug 07)
Developed and instituted a new filing system for VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office quality assurance documentation
Scanned/filed Confidential and Secret documents for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
Coordinated events
Collaborated in video conferencing with other offices/contractors
AWARDS&HONORS/ACTIVITIES
Dean’s list 2009, 2010
Dance Coach, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC Jun 08-Pres
Founded the first dance team at Campbell University
Composed a constitution/guidelines for the establishment of the team
Developed an annual budget
Scheduled outside performances and community service events
Planned tryouts and demonstrated organizational skills for other school events
Campbell University Club Dance Coach of the year 2010