STATUS

I am currently available and seeking full-time permanent or temporary positions.

EDUCATION

The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Summa Cum Laude
GPA: 3.9/4.0 overall; 4.0/4.0 in major coursework
December 1998


• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
  Minor in General Science

• Bachelor of Arts in History

SKILLS

Computer:

Operating Systems: Windows 2000 and Solaris

Software: Entire Microsoft Office suite and Lotus Approach
Web: Web page design, HTML hand coding, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft FrontPage
Programming: Perl, CGI, Introductory courses in Pascal and C, Perforce revision control

Leadership/Management:

Organized: Able to plan and implement large and small projects

Initiative: Able to self-motivate and self-teach

Supervisory: Experience and training in supervision

Training: Have provided training to groups on a variety of topics

Languages:

French (not fluent)

Spanish (not fluent)

Miscellaneous: 

Analytical approach to problem solving

Communication skills include training and experience in speaking, listening, and writing

Have performed research in a wide variety of fields

Quick learner

Type 70wpm

EXPERIENCE

Crossroads Staffing Services
San Jose, CA
June - August 2001

Position: Executive Secretary and Receptionist
Performed various administrative tasks in temporary positions. Maintained executive schedules, planned meetings, answered multi-line phone system, sorted and delivered mail, performed data entry, greeted visitors, and performed various other duties as needed.

Peninsula Humane Society
San Mateo, CA
January - April 2001

Position: Coordinator of Volunteers
Coordinated a volunteer program that has nearly 400 volunteers working in every area of the animal shelter. Oversaw volunteer recruitment, placement, training, recognition, and retention.

Second Harvest Food Bank
San Carlos, CA
July 1999 - August 2000

Position: Community Programs Coordinator
Coordinated two community-based food assistance programs. Recruited, trained, supported and supervised volunteers; maintained service databases and statistics; managed membership; conducted outreach; and fostered interagency collaboration. Produced and distributed a quarterly program newsletter. Worked with staff in other counties to assure administrative consistency throughout agency. Assisted with general office duties as needed, including volunteer supervision, client referrals, and donor support. Duties required handling of confidential client applications.

 

Operation Brown Bag - 200 volunteers prepared and distributed approximately 1750 bags each week for seniors.

Family Harvest Program - 50 volunteers distributed groceries to approximately 300 families each month.

Sexual Assault Crisis Center
Hattiesburg, MS
January - December 1998

Position: Coordinator of Volunteers and Support Provider
Recruited, trained, and managed a team of up to 40 volunteers with responsibility for maintaining 24-hour coverage of a sexual assault hotline. Staffed the crisis line. Provided accompaniment, advocacy, and follow-up services for victims. Managed the office, including basic bookkeeping. Assisted with special events planning and grant proposals. Compiled and distributed a monthly newsletter. Duties required handling of confidential client files.

USDA Small Fruit Research Station
Poplarville, MS
May 1993 - August 1994, Summer of 1995 and 1996

Position: Research Intern with a Plant Pathologist
Performed experimental work in both lab and field settings. Designed, implemented, and reported research. Maintained numerous lab cultures and hundreds of plants.

HONORS

• USM Presidential Scholar

• Rhodes Scholarship Nominee 1998

• Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities

ACTIVITIES

• Workshop:  Supervision - Helping People Achieve Results  March 2000

• Sexual Assault Crisis Center volunteer 1997-1998

REFERENCES

Complete personal and professional references available upon request.