CHERYL D. MCGAHEE
Email: *********@*****.***
Address: *** ******** *** ***********, ** 30281
Phone: 706-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my educational background, ability to work well with other people and strong organizational skills.
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia: Athens, GA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science July 2012
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP
H.O.P.E Scholar
University of Georgia Competitiveness Scholarship Recipient Fall 2009
Faith Outreach Christian Life Center Academic Scholar Fall 2007
Deans List Spring 2009, Fall 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Floor Team Member, Target Corporation, McDonough GA
November 2011 - Present
• Developed strategies to ensure higher levels of customer service
• Assisted customers in receiving desired services
• Maintained pleasing and desired store aesthetic
Student Worker, University of Georgia Parking Services, Athens GA
March 2009 - July 2011
• Enforced rules and regulations of the university’s Parking Services department
• Received and counted payment for exiting customers
• Ensured safety of all customers and their property
• Promoted high levels of customer service
• Filed, copied, and managed office paperwork
• Trained new employees
Merchandise Recipient, UGA On-Campus Bookstore, Athens GA
May 2009 – August 2009
• Prepared bookstore merchandise for purchasing
• Counted, tagged and scanned in all merchandise
• Responsible for receiving, signing for delivered packages
Team Leader/Cashier, McDonalds Inc. Augusta, GA
May 2008 – August 2008 & Seasonal
• Developed strategies to ensure higher levels of customer service
• Assisted customers in receiving desired services
• Managed large sums of money while displaying high levels of mathematical skills
Receptionist, Wanda S Samuels, Realty Hephzibah, GA
August 2006 - January 2008 & (Seasonal)
• Greeted entering and exiting guests
• Filed, copied and/or faxed office documents
• Maintained proper and pleasing work atmosphere
• Utilized necessary and key computer skills
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Creative Coordinator, BoomFoundry, Athens GA
• Coordinated fundraisers and social events for local students.
Mentor, NAACP Educational Outreach Program, Athens GA
August 2008 – May 2010
• Served as mentor to students 12 – 14 years of age
• Tutored students in areas of math & science; prepare them for CRCT testing
• On call at anytime for students in times of need
Day Care Provider, FOCLC Nursery, Hephzibah GA
January 2006 – August 2007
• Provided day care service for children 0 months – 3 years of age
• Established an atmosphere of comfort, security, and trust for babies as well as parents
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Goodwill, Augusta GA
August 2011- Present
• Receive and sort donations given by community
• Distribute donations to those in need
Alternative Spring Break Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, New Orleans LA March 2009
• Rebuilt homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina
SKILLS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook, Type 60 wpm, Email, Internet
Language Skills: Reading, Writing & Understanding of English Concepts; Some Spanish