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Skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in fast paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Thrives in collaborative environments
  • Handles stressful situations in a calm manner
  • Self-motivated
  • Detail oriented and organized
  • Listens attentively
  • Understanding of basic computer operations and basic office equipment
  • Internet savvy
  • Problem solver
  • Spanish Language (Intermediate)
  • French Language (Beginner)
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages, concentration in Spanish, 2017
 The University Of Louisiana At Monroe
  • Graduated with honors with a cumulative GPA of 3.68
  • Member of Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honors Society)
  • Recipient of Tops Enhancement Scholarship
  • Completed both oral communication and computer competency courses
  • Columnist for the Odyssey Online Community
High School Diploma: 2013
 West Ouachita High School
  • Member of symphonic and marching band
  • Member of girls choir
  • Member of Spanish club
Work History
Library Assistant, 08/2012 to 05/2013
 West Ouachita High School – West Monroe, LA
  • Assisted head librarian with errands in and outside of the library
  • Performed routine library activities
  • Operated basic office equipment
  • Made copies, organized papers, stapled papers, and delivered them to teachers
  • Maintained a clean work environment
Real Estate Office Assistant , 03/2015 to 10/2015
 Misti Hajj Group (Keller Williams Realty) – Monroe, LA
  • Answered phones, distributed incoming mail, filed paperwork, and operated basic office equipment
  • Scheduled house viewings, made reservations, and confirmed appointments
  • Entered and maintained property listings in multiple online databases
  • Managed contact database
  • Paid utility bills and other business expenses
  • Answered routine questions from clients
  • Prepared listing materials, listing agreement, sellers' disclosures, and researched old MLS listings
  • Created marketing brochures and flyers to advertise available properties to prospective clients
  • Worked with sales team in displaying house signs, and preparing for open house events
Tutor (Spanish And ESL), 01/2016 to 05/2017
 ULM's Department of World Languages – Monroe, LA
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, ran errands, and maintained up-to-date records at all times
  • Reinforced class-taught concepts relating to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture
  • Worked with international students to help them better understand, read, and write the English language
  • Assisted and reviewed tests, homework, and other class assignments
  • Introduced American cultural aspects to students from different cultures
  • Identified the needs of learners and if necessary, adapted course content and delivery style to meet their needs
  • Monitored exams and assisted professors with other duties as needed
Volunteer Church AV Technician, 01/2019 to 06/2019
 First Baptist Church Of Chatham – Chatham, LA
  • Show up early and prepared
  • Design and edit morning and night church presentations
  • Control audio and visual equipment during choir rehearsals and church services
Administrative Assistant, 08/2018 to Current
 Peniel Baptist Church – West Monroe, LA
  • Maintain records (electronically in PowerChurch and physically in an organized filing system)
  • Check accuracy and integrity of files and resolve any errors
  • Oversee church financial responsibilities: handle payroll, file payroll taxes, document tithes and offerings, pay bills, and reconcile account balances
  • Answer phone, give information to callers, write down phone messages, and relay them to appropriate personnel
  • Create church presentations and coordinate designs with song meaning for the worship service
  • Prepare documentation and reports for business meetings, distribution, and filing
  • Email weekly updates and reports to the church treasurer
  • Design, update, print, fold, and distribute weekly bulletins
  • Open and properly distribute incoming mail
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Summary
My professional background thus far has been working as a Library Assistant for two years at the Brown County Central Library. My career goal is to continue to move up in the library system. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in English with an emphasis in literature and have obtained a Masters Degree in Library Science through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I wish to obtain a library associate position and eventually a supervisor position in the future.
Skills
  • Literary Knowledge
  • Social Media Knowledge
  • Computer Savvy
  • Skilled Multi-Tasker
  • Works Well Independently
  • Workflows
  • Netloan
  • ILL
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership 
Experience
Library Assistant
December 2015 to Current Brown County Library － Green Bay, WI
Package Handler
September 2011 to Current FedEx － Green Bay, WI
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts : English with emphasis in Literature, 2015 University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Minor in Humanistic Studies 
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Masters of Library & Information Science, 2017 University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Activities and Honors
High School Honors
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Language Arts Academic Team - First Place Regionals 2011
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Deans List 2014 & 2015
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Honors: 2011- current
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Employee of the Month FedEx:  October 2012 & August 2017
 
Culture Keepers Recognition 2016
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Professional Summary
Hard working responsible research assistant who is a team player; gets along well with others; and completes assignments within stated deadlines.
Skills
  • Proofreading/Editing Skills
  • ​Excellent Written/Verbal Communication Ability
  • Ability to use Distiller for Duplicate Detection
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Data Storage and Retrieval
Work History
English Tutor Cambly English Tutors Online - Atlanta, GA 03/2016 - Current
  • Educate 5 or more students per week in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking. 
  • Design and implement learning activities that emphasize vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension.
  • Provide one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Proofread homework assignments and correct errors; provide coaching for practice with reading.
Recruiter American Cancer Society ACS - Atlanta, GA 06/2015 - 10/2015
  • Publicized the Breast cancer walks/runs to various groups/individuals encouraging them to attend.
  • Made contact with people on an ongoing basis to keep the cause of support for breast cancer victims at the forefront.
  • Provided good customer service by serving as an attentive listening ear for individuals fighting breast cancer.
Research Assistant Fellow Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ORISE - Atlanta, GA 11/2009 - 03/2013
  • Performed quick and efficient data retrieval, data updates, and records updates for the Mental Health Systematic Review.
  • Processed papers through Doc Express in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in updating information on the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Tour Guide Leesburg Heritage Society and Museum - Leesburg, FL 09/2008 - 04/2009
  • Welcomed and registered visitors and escorted individuals and groups on sightseeing tours through places of interest, such as historical artifact displays, and art galleries.
  • Monitored visitors' activities to ensure compliance with the establishment's tour regulations and safety practices.
Work Study - Library Assistant Beacon College Library - Leesburg, FL 01/2006 - 05/2009
  • Received, scanned, and processed new acquisitions for the library.
  • Located requested books on the shelves and in the library database.
  • Checked out books for students and faculty.
  • Returned books to circulation.
  • Answered patrons' questions and provided customer service assistance.

 

 
Civic and Community Involvement

CIVIC & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ·        

Literacy Action (Volunteer) City of Atlanta 2014 - 2014         

Breman Museum (Volunteer)          City of Atlanta                 2014 – 2014         

Habitat for Humanity                       City of Leesburg             2007 – 2007         

Tri-Mu Sorority                               Beacon College               2006 – 2009          

Gamma Beta Phi                             Beacon College               2006 – 2009  

Education
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies Psychology Beacon College - Leesburg, Florida
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Education
Certifications:
Dangerous Goods Training
Mayo Medical Laboratories 09/24/2017
Training for Shipping Category A, Infectious Substance Affecting Humans; Category B, Biological Substance
IATA: Mayo Medical Laboratories 09/25/2017
Protecting Human Research Participants
National Institutes of Health (NIH) 10/02/2017
Bioethics
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA.
In Progress
Master of Art & Master of Divinity                                     2011
Dominican House of Studies Washington DC, District of Columbia
Bachelor of Art: Philosophy                                               2005
National Missionary Seminary, Abuja, Nigeria
Professional Experience
Associate Dean of Students/ Theology Instructor
June 2017 to Current St Bernard High School － Los Angeles, CA
  • Responsible for teaching Theology to Sophomores and Seniors.
  • Regulate, evaluate and apply student code of conduct.
  • Evaluate student progress.
  • Establish open line of communication with staff and students.
Administrator
February 2012 to April 2016 St. Brigid Catholic Church － Los Angeles, CA.
  • Managed 30plus staff, office infrastructures, and volunteers.
  • Evaluated members, non-members and intending members.
  • Lectured on Leadership Skills with OneLA in community organizing.
  • Served on the regional Bishop's Ethics Board.
Asst. Administrator
June 2011 to February 2012 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church － Washington DC
  • Monitored the development of individuals and groups through different phases of a project.
  • Lectured on classes and developed a curriculum teaching Critical Thinking, Ethics and Philosophy. 
Library Assistant
September 2008 to April 2009 Catholic University of America Library － Washington DC
  • Influenced going green by starting a paper recycling initiative which saved the university funds.
  • Created a plan that enhanced student focus: installing clocks throughout the library allowing students be time conscious. 
  • Convinced supervisors of the value of "Chat Application" enabling remote and unimpeded access to librarians by patrons.
Relevant Experiences
Chaplain/Counselor:
                 Cedar Sinai Hospital, Beverly Hills, CA. 2012-2016
                 Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, CA. 2012-2016
                 Walter Reed Veterans Hospital, Bethesda, MD. 2009-2012
                 Providence Hospital, Washington DC. 2007-2009 
Skills
  • Power Point, Word, Pages, Excel
  • Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Problem Solving
  • Research, Critical Thinking, Writing,Group Instruction
  • Public Speaking,Goal Setting and Implementation

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