Prevention Specialist

Nicole Gwin

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Cedar City, Utah 84720

Home Phone 435-***-****

Email: *****@***.***

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and my ability to work well with people

QUALIFICATIONS

I have three years experience in clerical work and over six years experience in cashiering for several different businesses; and I am well versed in the areas of customer service and human relations. I have extensive computer training, including knowledge of multiple networking environments and business software packages, such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.

I have considerable experience in dealing with diverse groups of individuals, and various personalities; and a thorough knowledge of the process and procedures of finances. I learn new concepts quickly, work well under pressure, and communicate ideas clearly and effectively.

I received my BA in both English and Psychology from Southern Utah University.

EDUCATION

1991-1995 High School Diploma, Osbourn Park High School

1995-2001 Associates of Science, Utah Valley State College

2003-2006 Bachelors of Art, Southern Utah University

CERTIFICATES

October 2007 Tobacco Cessation Facilitation Program

November 2007 Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST)

EMPLOYMENT

2003-2006 Mail Clerk, Southern Utah University Post Office

Sold stamps and packaging items. Made ready packages for shipping through UPS, FEDEX. Metering outgoing mail, bar coding, and shipping of letters and flats. Picked up and delivered mail throughout SUU campus. Answered phones, and maintained students post office boxes. Have computer experience with Excel, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, LSHOP, and basic computer skills.

2006-2007 Casual Employee, Cedar City Post Office

Box Mail, Various other tasks needed around the office.

2007-Current Prevention Specialist/SIG-E Grant Coordinator, Southern Utah University

Manage Funds from the State Incentive Grant Enhancement. I also oversee the Drug and Alcohol Programs such as the R.E.A.L. Peer Health Educators and Thunderbird Flight Night/Late Night Activities. Meet with our campus Drug and Alcohol Program Director and VP for Students Services weekly and the Utah State Substance Prevention group annually to help develop a better AOD program on our college campus. Facilitate University 1020 class twice a week designed to educate incoming freshman about Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Risk Behaviors that students may encounter while attending college.

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