ROBIN DEGNER
Mail to: ***********@*****.***
Cell phone: 815-***-****
Goshen, IN 46526
Objective
To obtain a challenging position that will both utilize and expand my skill base
Qualifications
*Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in Writing
-Exceptional spelling and grammar, type 65+ words per minute
*Great Attitude, High Energy
-Optimistic in nature, maintain consistently positive attitude
*Retain details, excellent memory
-Learned and applied a language
-Took orders and served tables; memorized menus
*Friendly and personable, interact well with people
-Two years of retail experience, eight months experience as a waitress, patient with all people
-Lived in Paris for 6 months, co-habited with girls of various backgrounds and nationalities
*Need Little Supervision, self-motivated
-Worked as a third-shift waitress (without management supervision)
-Worked from home as a freelance writer
*Ability to Multi-task
-Wrote several articles simultaneously, constantly looking for new ideas/topics
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Grace College, Winona Lake, IN, May 2006
Major: French Minor: Journalism
*Studied at the University of the Sorbonne Paris IV, summer and fall semesters 2004, speak fluently
*Took classes in Spanish, speak conversationally
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
*FREELANCE WRITER, Demand Studios, Telecommute May 2008 – Present
-Wrote step by step articles on various subjects for Ehow.
*FREELANCE ARTICLE WRITER, MoreFocus, Telecommute, March 2008-Present
-Wrote articles on various subjects
*SEO CONTENT WRITER, Remilon, Telecommute, July 2007- Present
-Wrote SEO Content articles on educational and college degree programs
*THIRD-SHIFT SERVER, Steak ’N Shake, November 2005-July 2006 while taking classes.
-Retained poise while remembering orders, calmed guests, listened to complaints, adjusted quickly to odd hours
VOLUNTEER/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
*PRIVILA, INC: Online Journalism Internship. March 2007 - June 2007
*GRACE COLLEGE FRENCH CLUB: Organized and planned movie nights, language tables, and other activities
*THE SOUNDING BOARD: Journalist, campus newspaper
References available upon request