Objective
To obtain a position that allows me to use my organizational and communication skills and to demonstrate my sincere commitment to excellence.
Education
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
B.S. in Marine Biology
GPA – 3.4 on 4.0 scale, including Honors Program curriculum
Dean’s List (May 2008), Delta Epsilon Iota (2008), Tri-Beta Academic Honor Society (2009)
Summary of Skills
• Fast learner who is detail-oriented and has a strong work ethic
• Strong communication and math skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Comfortable in multicultural environment
• Proficient in Windows operating system and use of office equipment
Work Experience
Resident Assistant, Barry University Residential Life, 2008 – 2009
• Be a liaison between the Office of Residential Life and more than 90 students in residence hall
• Develop themed social and informative events – this includes budgeting, planning, and creating flyers
• Be responsible for the welfare of residents – providing them with alternate solutions to problems, making their housing experience memorable and safe.
• Participate in the office and aid in office duties
Marine Biology Internship, Broward County Environmental Monitoring Division, 2008 - 2009
• Work with field data – graphical analysis of N2 in the atmosphere and in the water
• Ensure the accuracy of data given from various field experiments
• Provide help in other ongoing projects on the office – data collection, data sorting, graphical analysis
Administrative Assistant, Barry University Office of Marketing, 2006 - 2008
• Handled check requests and communications with various vendors and university offices
• Performed general office filing, distributed mail, and directed phone calls
• Updated job-tracking database and folders for approximately 60 – 75 marketing jobs per month
• Helped develop archive system for completed jobs
International Assistant, Barry University Intercultural Center, 2006-2008
• Mentored 15 or more international students each academic year
• Assisted with publications and planning and marketing of campus-wide events
• Interacted with visitors and answered their questions
• Performed general office filing and telephone duties, as needed
Telemarketer, Barry University’s Annual Phone-A-Thon, 2005-2006
• Used online telemarketing program to solicit and keep track of donations from alumni
• Conducted phone interviews to collect alumni feedback
Extracurricular Activities
• President, Pals for Paws, 2008 - 2009
• Member, Habitat for Humanity, 2008 -2009
• Chapter Excellence, Phi Sigma Sigma
Sorority, 2008 - 2009
• Cantor, Cor Jesu Chapel, 2007 - 2009
• Student Leader, Barry University StART Program, 2007
• Awarded ‘Excellence in Leadership Award’ by Barry University Office of Student Affairs, 2007-2009
• Section Leader, Barry Gospel Choir, 2006
• Treasurer, President, Trinidad and Tobago Student Association, 2006
• Diving (certified open water diver)
• Karate (purple belt)