128 Tottenham Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847)439-0417
[email protected]
A position requiring research, analysis and communication for the U.S. Congress or an independent political organization.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, 2004
Elk Grove High School, Elk Grove Village, IL
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science (minors in Public Relations and Communications), 2008
Taylor University, Upland, IN
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Newspaper experience, Editor-in-chief, Taylor University.
� Researched, interviewed, wrote varied articles, and edited.
� Created layouts and page designs and did formatting and production.
� Learned complex design technology, photography, and computer photo programs.
� Interviewed, hired for staff positions
� Managed staffs of 15-35 employees
Professional Profile
� Have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
� Very organized and responsible.
� Work well under pressure; flexible when necessary.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Concierge, Cashier, Ride Attendant, Elk Grove Park District, Pirates Cove Theme Park,
Elk Grove Village, IL, summers 2000-2004.
Receptionist, Remedy Staffing, Elk Grove Village, IL, 2004.
Free Lance Writer, The Evangelical Alliance Mission, Carol Stream, IL 2005-present
Campus Newspaper Editor, Taylor University, Upland, IN 2005-present
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Macintosh/IBM Programs
InDesign, Quark Xpress, Adobe programs (Photoshop, PageMaker, etc.), Microsoft Word and Works programs, (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), ClarisWorks, Appleworks, Front Page.
ACTIVITIES, AWARDS, HONORS
Newspaper, 2002-present
Varsity Cheerleading, 2000-2004
Writing Tutor, 2003-2004
Spanish Tutor, 2003-2004
National Merit Commended Scholar, 2004
Illinois State Scholar, 2004
Principal�s Leadership Award, 2004
National Honor Society, 2004
Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society, 2002-2004
Student Leadership Team 2002-2004
Assistant Counselor, Camp Ray Bird 2002-2004
Mission trip to Estonia 2004
Women's Choral Ensemble 2004-2005
Student Senate 2005-2006
Award for Excellence in Leadership 2006
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION UPON REQUEST
Donna Downs, Taylor University, Newspaper Advisor
Phillip Loy, Taylor University, Political Science professor