Lynsey M. Callahan
**** ****** *** *** * Dublin, VA 24084 540-***-**** *********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment in the hope of enriching the lives of those involved and broadening skills associated with the professional world.
PROFILE
• 5 months experience as a Gallery Assistant
• 6 months experience as an Administrative Assistant for Human Resources Department
• Four years completion of study at the college level
• Three years’ experience with customer service of leading corporate companies
• PC literate with working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Windows XP, and Internet
• Seven Years’ experience working with mentally challenged children and adults through Special Olympics
• One years experience as a Special Education Aide
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Retail/Customer Service
• Five months experience as a Gallery Assistant
• Responsible for handling money, taking care of customers, and maintaining gallery
• Six months experience as an Administrative Assistant for the Department of Human Resources for Fairfax County Public Schools system
• Pharmacy Service Associate (PSA) for CVS Pharmacy for two years
• Responsible for handling large amounts of money and confidential information
• Maintained high levels of customer appreciation while working under stressful conditions
• Responsible for multi-tasking while on duty(i.e. cash register, computer entry, phone calls)
• Responsible for handling private and personal customer information
• Ensured customer satisfaction by inspiring and working with a knowledgeable and courteous staff
• Expanded skills by completing months of advancement courses in order for promotion
• Maintained a positive attendance record
• Worked hard at ensuring customer satisfaction through manner and compromise
• Received awards for accomplishment in customer service excellence
• Committed to seven years’ of volunteer work with Special Olympics Virginia including skill development and competition
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Montgomery County Public Schools, Christiansburg, Virginia, Special Ed. Aide Aug07-Present
The Gallery, Radford, Virginia, Gallery Assistant Jan08-May08
Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, Virginia, Orientation Assistant Jan07-Present
George Mason Child Development Center, Fairfax, Virginia, Assistant Teacher Aug 06-Dec06
Echostar Communications, Christiansburg, Virginia, Technical Support 2005 – 2006
CVS/Pharmacy, Dublin, Virginia, Pharmacy Service Associate 2003 – 2005
EDUCATION
BS Art, Radford University, Radford, Virginia (completion in Aug 08) 2007-2008
General Studies, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia 2006- 2007
General Studies, New River Community College, Dublin, Virginia 2004 - 2006