Detail Oriented Master of Public Administration

RACHEL BREWER-BARNES

Jonesboro, AR *****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a quality full time job where I may use my current knowledge of public administration, continually learn and progress in a professional environment, and also be involved in the community.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Public Administration

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR: 2005 - 2007

Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR: 2002 - 2005

High School Diploma

Jonesboro High School, Jonesboro, AR

HONOR AND AWARDS

Pi Sigma Alpha: Political Science Honor Society

Pi Gamma Mu: Social Science Honor Society

Pi Alpha Alpha: Public Administration Honor Society, Vice President

SKILL

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, typing, and frequent use of internet, research, team player and goal oriented.

EXPERIENCE

Interim Operations Director, City of Jonesboro, Jonesboro, AR 6/2007- 12/2007

Serve as direct assistant under Mayor Formon; assist in supervising all City of Jonesboro employees, liaison between administration and all department heads, handle general requests from the public, fill in for the Mayor in his absence, attend City Council and department meetings, participate in citizen committees and other duties as assigned by the Mayor.

Financial Aid Office, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR 10/2006-6/2007

I was trained to assist in multiple levels of the office; general job requirements were data entry, compiling new/updating student files, acceptance and distribution of financial award letters, general reception skills, phone operating experience, and participant in financial aid orientations.

Graduate Assistant, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR 1/2006-5/2006

My primary duty was to assist two professors in the Political Science department. Duties included copying, faxing, proctoring exams, teach exercises during the teacher’s absence, research, filing material, occasional phone usage, laminating, faxing and data entry.

REFERENCES

Doug Formon, Mayor: 870-***-****, City of Jonesboro, most recent employer

Robin Kaloghirou: 870- 932-2310, Arkansas State University, previous employer

Lourindia Rufkahr: 870-***-****, Dillard’s, family friend for 8 years

Karen Ryan: 870-***-****, St. Bernard’s Hospital, family friend since birth

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