SHAMIKA E. STEELE
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
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EDUCATION
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
March 2010
University of Phoenix, Online Degree Environment
BA in Environmental Studies & Political Science
May 2007
Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Intern
Critical Intervention Services (CIS), Clearwater, Florida
09/25/2009 - present
•Formulate, collect, research data, and systemize excel database sheets for project on future South Africa Anti-Terrorism Symposium.
•Research and upload academic journals or papers to the CIS online library search engine.
•Research and record media coverage on Middle Eastern politics and terrorist events for the Vice President (VP) of Special Projects.
•Draft and present Analytical and Statistical Data Reports on potential projects for the VP of Special Projects.
•Research and collect Visa requirement and information for VP of Special Projects for different African Countries.
Travel Planner
Don Cesar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel, St. Pete Beach, Florida
01/08/2008 - present
•Confirm, alter, and cancel any present upcoming reservations within the OPERA Software System.
•Receive incoming calls from potential guests seeking rate query and brochure information about the hotel.
•Market hotel packages and rates to potential guest more efficiently through alluring sale techniques and strategies.
•Record a daily occurrence of revenue intake for Department Manager.
Scientist Intern 6
CH2M Hill, Tampa Florida 05/07- 11/07/2007
•Assessed and recorded rain log data for the Port of Tampa and Miami leading to a greater knowledge about the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System guidelines and regulations.
•Researched permitting and general information from academic journal databases on company’s potential projects for supervisor and co-workers.
•Initiated the Alternative Site Analysis document for the company’s project on the modification of slip 3 for the Port of Palm Beach.
•Typed audio minutes for Eglin Air Force Base monthly meetings for Supervisor.
Summer Intern
Department for Planning and Natural Resources, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 06/06- 08/28/2006
•Recorded and verified company data more efficiently utilizing MS Excel software.
•Collected water samples for further laboratory testing to ensure company’s compliance with federal regulations.
•Inspected public facilities to detect environmental hazards and analyzed, evaluated, and notified management of findings which could lead to violations of environmental policies.
•Complied with EPA request and updated Emergency listing for the Virgin Islands drinking water resources.
Work Scholar Librarian
Eckerd College Library, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida 09/03-05/2007
•Assisted incoming patrons promptly by addressing their needs and concerns.
•Entrusted with operating the librarian circular work station in absence of supervisor.
•Helped patrons find and utilize the library’s research data bank electronically or journal catalog.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
Voyager (Library Software)
HONORS & AFFILIATIONS
Academic Institutional Grant Recipient, Eckerd College 2003-2007
Caribbean Student Association (CSA), Public Relations Officer 2004-2005