Email: smithbj.student.gvsu.edu

Professional Objective

I am seeking a job that enables me to actualize my talents and skills, while also enabling me to expand them.

Qualifications Profile

Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, 2005

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan

Experience/

Skills: Organizational Experience:

· My minor is in Public Administration. I have a well-developed understanding of different types of organizations and how they operate.

· I created a student organization on campus that enabled students to provide social services to other students as well as off campus.

· I have experience in establishing and maintaining a working budget for groups of individuals.

· I have headed several jobs that have required strict scheduling of time and other resources.

Leadership Experience:

· I was accepted into an esteemed leadership program at Northern Michigan University.

· I have been elected into numerous student governments.

· I assumed a leadership role while living in Honduras, where I worked as a liaison between Americans and Hondurans.

· I created and headed a student organization at GVSU.

· I participated in Model United Nations where cooperative leadership is essential.

Computer Skills:

· Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

· Corel WordPerfect Office

· PowerPoint

· Photoshop

Strengths:

· High learning capacity

· Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

· Good interpersonal and team skills; adaptable and flexible

· Creative and well organized

· Excellent time management

· Motivated and enthusiastic for challenges

Professional Experience

Jan. 2006 DIOCESE OF SAGINAW, Saginaw, Michigan

To Teaching / Counseling

Aug. 2006 I worked with both children and senior citizens. I spent most of my time counseling and working with senior citizens, and taught religion to children. I also helped organize weddings and funerals.

Sept. 2002 Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan

To Worth Residential Services: April 2005 to December 2005

Dec. 2005 I was in charge of scheduling and budgeting programs for physically and mentally handicapped residents. While they were in my care I was expected to assist or perform all their needs. This

job’s mission was to provide the optimal quality of life possible.

Ø This was a field I was unfamiliar with when I first began, but was able to learn the many complexities of the job rather quickly.

The Mobile Solution: June 2004 to December 2004

My position was a sales representative for cellular phones. I was

expected to be able to interact with other people and provide them

with services that would best suit their needs.

Political Science Student: September 2000 to December 2005

I spent two years at Northern Michigan University, then I

transferred to Grand Valley State University. I took and internship

with the city manager of the Village of Spring Lake. This

internship lasted for twelve weeks. I worked with the city manager,

treasurer, and community service director. Some of my

responsibilities dealt with the budget, public relations, and several

other administrative activities.

Ø Graduate with a G.P.A. of 2.8

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