Excellent communicator

MARIE-JOSEPHINE WASSON

**** ***** *****, *** *******, Texas 78250, 210-***-****,

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EDUCATION

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Public Relations and Speech, December 2004

Related coursework completed: Plans and Campaigns, Public Speaking, Persuasion

RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Administration:

Performed all receptionist duties including scheduled all work and service calls for plumbing company.

Ran all aspects of the front office independently, utilizing customer service and multitasking skills.

Created and maintained catalog updates and met deadlines for changes to products for Holophane Industrial Lighting.

Updated loan information on database for major student loan servicing company.

Created and maintained personnel logs for Department of Defense District Schools in Europe.

Created and revised 236 Support Agreements for numerous government organizations.

Organization/Planning:

Established Family Support groups consisting of over 50 participants, in high stress environment, at several military installations. Provided updated information weekly to members. Provided moral support and community resources to members

Solicited donations for fundraisers via phone and in person.

Organized and coordinated between 50-75 successful major fund raising efforts.

Supervised and participated in fund raising events.

Supervised and managed snack shack, took daily inventory for a vending company at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

Communication/Presentation:

Creative; able to see the “big picture” in any situation presented.

Maintained close contact with school principals regarding personnel matters for DODDS

Answered inquiries regarding the support agreements for Fort Bliss ADAC

Answered inquiries regarding products as in bound telemarketing operator

Prepared and presented five speeches, researched and gave four individual presentations, including at least one proposal, participated in research and presented in five group presentations as requirements for course completion.

Computer Skills and Knowledge

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Internet, Microsoft Office

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

US Army Family Support Group Coordinator, Mainz, Germany,

Fort Lewis, Washington, Fort Hood, Texas

WORK HISTORY

BRH Enterprises, Receptionist/Scheduler, San Antonio, Texas October 2006-August 2007

Jay Vending, Vendor Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, Texas March-October 2000-2004

QVC, Inbound Telemarketing, San Antonio, Texas September 2002-June 2003

US Air Force, Clerk Typist, Randolph Air Base, San Antonio, Texas June 2000-August 2000

Praxair Inc. Administrative Assistant, San Antonio, Texas October 1999- February 2000

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