My Curriculum Vitae

Education
B.A., English Literature, University of Oregon, 1998
Study Abroad, American College in London,1996-1997

Experience

Courtesy Clerk, Safeway #932, San Rafael, CA. February 2006 – September 2008Culling and placing shopping carts into proper place(s)

• Cleaned each check-stand and store
• Baggied groceries properly and carried, upon request, them to shopper’s vehicle
• Conduted  Quality Assurance throughout the store, at various departments

Concession Staff, Century Cinema, Corte Madera, CA. December 2002 – September 2005

• Ripped tickets and assured right information on them
• Cleaned lobby, theater, and parking lot
• Re-stocked restroom(s)
• Sold candy, popcorn, coffee, and soft drinks

Technical and Internet Consultant, Transaction Design Inc., Corte Madera, CA. May 2001 - December 2002

• Converted text manuals into a functional and aesthetic format for CD
• Edited and amended text as appropriate
• Ensured that hyperlinks and such within documents function properly
• Made suggestions and streamline content to bolster World Wide Web presence
  
  Knowledgebase Tester, Ask Jeeves, Inc., Emeryville, CA March 2000 - March 2001
  Tested content, user interface, usability 
  Validated data applications, tools, software 
  Developed materials and assisted in ad hoc testing
  
  Associate Editor, Ask Jeeves, Inc., Berkeley, CA & Emeryville, CA November 1998 - March 2000 
  Assisted in the construction of content specific databases for corporations 
  Monitored and reported on user behavior to clients and team
  
  Technical and Office Support, Transaction Design, Inc., Mill Valley, CA. June 1998 - November 1998 
  Converted text manuals into a functional and aesthetic format for CD 
  Edited and amended text as appropriate 
  Aided in shipping/ receiving
  
  Publicist/ Intern, Alcala Entertainment, Eugene, OR. January 1998 - March 2000
  Responsible for all promotional materials for several performing artists 
  Managed productivity of a team of 8 
  Designed and developed company website
  Assessed target audience and media
  Organized, publicized, and supervised events including a full symphony recording, an independent film premiere, several concerts, and CD release events
  Compiled and maintained a database of client, contacts, and venues
  Conducted research on copyright and intellectual property law
  
  Writing Associate, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. January 1998 - June 1998
  * Tutored students of Literature in all stages of writing
  * Created illustrative materials and email dialogue for discussion (listerv)
  * Maintained a consistent dialogue with faculty
  * Worked with other selected Writing Associates to create and implement guidelines for future team members
  
  Publicist/ Intern, Elemental Records, Eugene, OR. March 1996 - June 1996
  * Conducted market research to assess target audience and media
  * Restructured and maintained a database of contacts
  * Authored press releases, memorandum, and letters
  
  Customer Assistant/ Cashier, Thrifty-Payless Inc. (TPI) #6722, Corte Madera, CA.
  June 1994 - December 1996, Vacations
  * Effectively processed cash, check, and credit transactions
  * Located merchandise and answered customer inquiries
  * Interacted regularly with customers and worked to build customer satisfaction
  
  Director, The Campaign for a Healthier Community for Children,
  Fairfax, CA. September 1992 - May 1994
  * Found and hired local talent for events benefiting a children's center
  * Increased audience attendence 300% through organizational and promotional
  restructuring
  * Authored contracts, operational (tickets, posters, passes) and publicity
  materials
  * Supervised meetings, events, and security crews
  
  Administrative Support, Transaction Design, Inc., Mill Valley, CA. July 1990 -
  August 1994
  * Fulfilled operational responsibilities such as expense reports,
  shipping/receiving, routing inquiry calls
  * Performed secretarial responsibilities such as memorandums, letters,scheduling meetings, and minutes
  * Prioritized and organized records for greater accessibility and database correlation
  
  Skills
  Macintosh:
  Microsoft Word (all versions)
  Microsoft Works
  Microsoft Excel (all versions)
  Adobe Photoshop (all versions)
  Microsoft Powerpoint (all versions)
  WordPerfect
  ClarisWorks
  Canvas
  OS/7+
  
  IBM PC:
  Windows 95
  Windows 98
  Windows NT
  Microsoft Word (all versions)
  Microsoft Works
  Microsoft Excel (all versions)
  Microsoft Office
  WordPerfect (all versions)
  Adobe FrameMaker
  
  Database:
  Filemaker Pro
  ACT!
  SQL
  
  Other:
  Netscape Navigator(all versions)
  Microsoft Internet Explorer (all versions)
  HTML
  E-mail
  Typing Speed 65+ WPM
  Multi-line phone operation
  
  Activities
  Academic: Writing Associate for the University of Oregon Department of English (by invitation only),1998; Honor Roll, American College in London, Fall & Winter
  1996-1997; Dean's List, University of Oregon, Spring 1995; Alpha Lamda Delta, National Honor Society for Freshman, 1995; Phi Eta Sigma, National Collegiate Honor Society, 1995
  Arts: songwriting and poetry
  Volunteer: Volunteer, Community Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA), Eugene, OR. 1994-1995; Volunteer, Family Services Agency (FSA), San Rafael, CA. 1989-91;
  Recognition from the Marin Realtors Association for Outstanding Community Service, 1994