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About Me

Enthusiastic, determined Communication Professional with extensive experience in leadership and supervision *Demonstrated ability to conduct numerous responsibilities in fast-paced environments, while maintaining positive working relationships with peers, as well as management. *Excellent communication, decision making, and interpersonal skills. sAssertive, detail-oriented, self-starter with innovative organizational ability.

Work History

• The University of Montana- Residence Life
• Village Assistant
• May 2009 to Present

• ¨ Provide friendly and thorough assistance to current and prospective residents and their parents.

  ¨ Retain and respect privacy rights and confidentiality in dealing with resident files.

  ¨ Successfully manage conflict, and difficult situations.

  ¨ Assess problems and implement decisions quickly and effectively.

  ¨ Plan programs to promote community.

• The University of Montana School of Music
• Administrative Assistant
• August 2008 to September 2009

• ¨Provided friendly and thorough assistance in answering questions of students, professors and prospective students.

  ¨Retained and respected privacy rights and confidentiality in dealing with student files and grades.

  ¨Trained peers as needed when they were new to the job or the task at hand.

• Walgreens, MT & CO
• Head Photo Specialist/Supervisor
• March 2005 to November 2007

• ¨Supervised 5 + employees, including training.

  ¨Worked efficiently, keeping a neat work area.

  ¨Solved problems quickly and efficiently based on my own judgment

• The Cash AdvantEdge/ RentACenter
• Financial Loan Assistant Manager
• November 2006 to March 2007

• ¨Managed new, current and mature loan accounts

  ¨Successfully learned to manage my time in a busy environment.

  ¨Performed multiple tasks on demand and throughout the day.

• Target Corporation
• Guest Service Peer Trainer
• August 2003 to March 2005

• ¨Successfully assisted irritable customers and resolved guest complaints.

  ¨Excelled as a self-starter and followed every job to completion.

  ¨Taught and mentored new peers and old, familiarizing them with their surroundings and company practices until they were able to work on their own.

Education

• University of Montana- Missoula
• Communication Studies, Organizational Communication
• 2003 - 2010

• I took 2 years off to save for school between 2005-2007.