Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Adrienne L. Avery
Astoria, NY *****
********@*****.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills and program development skills. Proficient with Windows PowerPoint and Publisher. Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast-paced environment. I possess professional leadership skills, as well as a collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making. I have experience working with individuals with various cultural, economic and academic backgrounds.
EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
M.A. in Communication Studies, 2010
Research Focus: Relational and Cross-Race Communication
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
B.S. in Communication, 2007
Minor: Broadcast Sales
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Development Instructor, Randolph Community College, August 2011 (Contract)
Responsible for the education of 25 court involved adult students on the subject of Budgeting and Finance.
Assisted participants to progress toward achievement and accomplishment as productive members of the community through responsible financial decisions.
provides instruction in financial awareness designed to enhance employability skills.
Assisted students in creating a simple budget, identify ways to eliminate debt, set financial goals, and keep three to six months of savings in the bank
Taught topics including wage improvement plans, using credit, identity protection, effective bargaining and workplace financial concepts.
Public Speaking Faculty, Bennett College for Women, August 2010-May 2011
Oral Communication Faculty, Alamance Community College, August 2010 - July 2011
Responsible for the education of approximately 60 students in the General Education program of study.
Improve students ability to speak publicly and interpersonally
Generate course material that encourages healthy debate and acceptable of differing perspective
Incorporate the usage of persuasive writing and language to foster creativity in the learning process
Encourage students to incorporate personal narrative, beliefs, and opinions
Monitor student success by developing creative lesson plans
Relate to students from a diverse background
Academic Skills Specialist, UNCG Learning Assistance Center, October 2008- May 2010
Responsible for the advancement of 50 undergraduate students per semester to improve their academic performance through the improvement of academic skills such as note taking, time management, general study skills and test taking strategies.
Conducted workshops on academic skills for introductory courses and student groups.
Served as a co-supervisor for four student workers and one student intern.
Served as the liaison between the Learning Assistance Center and the office of Greek Life, Athletics, Residential Living, Ashby and Groby Residential College and the International House to ensure that our undergraduate community is aware of the academic support services available to them.
Worked towards improving undergraduate retention and overall academic success for the students on our campus.
Account Executive, Clear Channel Communications, July 2007-May 2008
Responsible for generating advertising sales for 6 South Carolina radio stations.
Communicated with direct and agency clients to diagnose their business needs
Present proposals that included recaps of client needs, qualitative and quantitative research and advertising options.
Surveyed the city for local and national agency advertising business
Meeting and exceeding individual budget
Increased budget and share of existing clients
Daily management of account list
Accounts receivable and collection
University Building Manager/Technical Crew, Western Carolina University August 2004-May 2007
I served as a building manager for the Hinds University Center.
Responsible for the overall management of the building during multiple weekly 8-hour shifts.
Enforced building security, student safety and technical services, including the set-up of sound equipment, for student groups and scheduled events including seminars sponsored by the assistant vice chancellor of student affairs, concerts, lectures and student programming.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Student Co-coordinator, Western Carolina University EnTOURage, 2006-2007
Vice President, Western Carolina University Black Theatre Ensemble, 2005-2007
President/Co-Founder, College Association for the Advancement of ALL People (CAAAP), 2005-2007
Recording Secretary and Social Events Co- coordinator, Western Carolina University National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc. (NPHC), 2006-2007
PROGRAM PLANNING
The College Association for the Advancement of All People (CAAAP), President and Co-Founder
Social Inequality Movie Night Series, Western Carolina University, 2007
Social Justice Silent Protest, Western Carolina University, 2006
Hate Crime Fact Shout-out, Western Carolina University, 2006
Clear Channel Radio, Account Executive
WXBT-FM and WNOK-FM Project Sassy, 2007
I co-created this event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Using corporate sponsors, I created a daylong event where local vendors and breast cancer survivors came together to celebrate survivors. The days events included a survivor fashion show sponsored by Dress Barn.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Pi Gamma Chapter, Recording Secretary
Founders Week, Western Carolina University, 2007
Delta Sigma Theta Deal-a-Meal, Western Carolina University, 2007
Crimson and Cream Reading Team, Western Carolina University, 2007
Fire and Ice Ball, Western Carolina University, 2006-2007
Walk with the Deltas, Western Carolina University, 2006-2007
Sisters at the Spa, Western Carolina University, 2006- 2007
Sleep out for the Homeless, Western Carolina University, 2006
National Pan-Hellenic Council, Western Carolina University, Recording Secretary
NPHC Member Retreat, Western Carolina University, 2006
NPHC Potluck Dinner, Western Carolina University, 2006
Christmas Dinner with NPHC, Western Carolina University, 2006
Black Theatre Ensemble, Western Carolina University Vice President
Cullowhee Idol, Western Carolina University, 2006
Black Theatre Ensemble Poetry Slam, Western Carolina University, 2006
PRESENTATIONS
National Conference for Undergraduate Research, 2006
The National Conference for Undergraduate Research promotes undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Presentation Topic: Race, Law, and Order in Small Town Appalachia
FINE ARTS INVOLVEMENT
Western Carolina University Concert Choir, 2003-2007
Western Carolina Catamount Chamber Singers, 2005-2007
Western Carolina University Inspirational Choir, 2003-2006
Western Carolina Musical Theatre Program, 2005-2007
Asheville Symphony Orchestra, 2005-2007
AWARDS
Gold Award, Girl Scouts of America, 2004
MEMBERSHIPS
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, 2006-Present
As an active member of this organization, I have displayed my dedication to our sororitys values and standards. As an undergraduate member, I facilitated chapter events, organized social and volunteer activities and served as the recording secretary of our chapter.
CERTIFICATIONS
The Media Sales Institute Sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters
Radio Advertising Bureau Certified Radio Marketing Professional (Cert No. U-5765)
REFERENCES
Former Employers/Supervisors:
Steve Willis
Chair, Division of Humanities
Associate Professor of Theatre & Speech
Bennett College for Women
336/517-2302 (office)
E-mail: *******@*******.***
Elise Rhodes
Retention Advisor, School of Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University
Phone: 336-***-**** ext. 225
E-mail: *******@****.***
Stephanie Nieft
Human Resources Development Coordinator/Instructor
Randolph Community College
Phone: 336-***-****
E-mail: *******@********.***
Colleagues:
Katie Spear
Executive Assistant to Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Office: 212-***-****
Email: ******@*************.***
Sheldon Frazier
Associate Director of Bands
McEachern High School
Phone: 803-***-****
E-mail: **********@***.***
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