LAKESHIA SAULS
Allen, Texas 75002 *************@*****.***
www.KeshiaDawnWrites.com
EDUCATION
August 2012 – Present, Lawyer’s Assistant School of Dallas, Paralegal Studies
August 2008-2011, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton Texas
Major: Mass Communication/Journalism; Minor: Film Studies
Graduation: Bachelor of Arts; May 2011
Dean's List (2 Semesters)
Alpha Psi Omega – National Theatre Society
February 2000, Remington College, Garland Texas
Major: Computer Networking
Graduation: Associates Degree, May 2001
RELATED COURSEWORK
• Legal Assistant Courses | Advanced Media Writing | Magazine Writing| Editing
• Technical and Business Writing| Distant Communication | Broadcasting
• Introduction to Mass Media | Public Relations |Photojournalism
• Acting For the Camera| Screenwriting| Film Studies|
TECHNICAL & KEY SKILLS
•Publisher |Microsoft Office | Internet |Adobe Premiere| Adobe Encore | Homesaver | Word Press
•Adobe InDesign| Soundbooth | Creativity| Self Starter| Adobe After Effects | AS400| iPortal
•Effective Communicator| Enthusiastic Worker| Adaptability| Analytical
OTHER WORK HISTORY
Bank of America; Richardson, Texas: Customer Management Process Support
6/2011 - Present
Assist Underwriter and Customer Relations Manager: Research and analyze documents for the Making Homes Affordable modification program and Freddie Mac traditional modification program. Process Repayment and Special Forbearance plans.
UMHB; Belton, Texas: Teacher's Assistant
1/2010 - 5/2011
Assist within the Communications Department with Disney presentations, performances and research.
Acer/Spherion; Temple, Texas: Executive Response Team
6/2008 - 12/2008
Corporate duties: Resolved ongoing issues along with requesting refunds and replacements.
Performance Food Group; Temple, Texas: IT Weekend Operator
7/2007 - 6/2008
Responsible for keying orders from sales representatives; light technical support
Chicago, Bridge & Iron; Richardson, Texas: Document Control
2/2006 - 12/2006
Document Control Specialist responsible for in taking of architectural drawings and instructions internally; Number, attach and distribute.
Verizon Online/Tek Systems; Farmers Branch, Texas: Provisioning Coordinator
2001 - 2003
Provisioned corporate e-mail, create domain names, password reset and domain discharge for existing clients. RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fiction Writer/Freelance Journalist: Keshia Dawn
Fiction: Redeemed, May 2012 Kensington/Urban Christian Publisher
Keeper of My Soul, January 2011 Kensington/Urban Christian Publisher
His Grace His Mercy, September 2009 Kensington/Urban Christian Publisher
By the Grace of God, July 2008 Kensington/Urban Christian Publisher
Short Stories: Stroke of Purpose, November 2007, Peace in the Storm Publisher
Baby Boy, December 2009, Hollygrove Publisher
Internships/Freelance: Dallas South News - Online Internship/Continual Freelance
The Belton Journal - Print Internship
KPLE TV - Broadcast Internship