Experience
English as a Second Language Teacher, Changwon, South Korea 2011
Instructed middle school students with reading, writing, and
conversational English skills; developed and adjusted a daily curriculum;
and created teaching aids utilizing available technology.
Policy Aide, Ohio House Majority Caucus 2008-2010
Contributed to the development of health and human services legislation;
researched, compiled data and prepared reports for consideration by
legislature to assist with the lawmaking process; organized and
documented health and human services-related committee meetings; provided
administrative support to the Speaker of the House and others with a
demonstrated ability to improvise, improve procedures and meet demanding
deadlines.
Legislative Aide, Speaker Armond Budish, Ohio House of Representatives
2008-2009
Provided comprehensive administrative support for Rep. Budish and his
office; managed the Representative's calendar and scheduled appointments
as required; conducted day-to-day business on behalf of the
Representative; maintained a smoothly running, efficient office
environment by handling clerical duties, including but not limited to:
answering phones, preparing professional correspondence, data entry,
faxing, mailing, and document filing.
Copywriter / Editor, Winters Productions 2007-2008
Produced online content for contracted business websites; wrote
informative and engaging content utilizing search engine optimization
techniques to maximize website traffic.
Intern, WTAM 1100AM Summer 2006
Worked in a professional news media environment, writing news scripts for
hourly on-air use; assisted with basic
clerical duties on a daily basis.
Education
Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Skills
. Computer Proficient: Skilled in the use of several programs such as
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiar with Windows and
Mac Operating Systems.
. Excellent Customer Service Skills: Interacted with government
constituents; successfully assisted constituents who brought issues to
the Representative's attention; resolved issues with unsatisfied
consumers while maintaining an environment of courtesy and respect.
. Administrative and Office Skills: Worked with a complex phone system;
conducted correspondence via phone, email, fax and post. Maintained large
public records paper filing system as well as organizing several
electronic databases. Worked to create and maintain daily schedules for
several superiors on an ongoing daily basis.
. Professional-Level Writing Skills: Experience writing copy for business
websites, political speeches, press releases, and monthly newsletters.
Certified to teach English grammar to non-English speakers.