Elizabeth Turner is seeking a position that allows her to utilize her skills and critical thinking. She has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and French from Sam Houston State University, where she maintained a 3.25 GPA. Her experience includes teaching astronomy labs, organizing for the Texas Democratic Party, interning for Huntsville's Main Street Program, and working as an assistant store manager. She has strong leadership, management, communication, and computer skills.
1. Elizabeth Turner
[1905 Normal Park Dr. Apt# 504, Huntsville, TX 77340] | [512-460-9283] | [ElizabethTurner.shsu@gmail.com]
Objective
· To achieve a position that will enable me to showcase my various skills and critical thinking abilities. As well as, to have
the opportunity to excel in a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. I am a driven, outgoing individual with a
strong work ethic, who has experience in management as well instruction. I bring positive energy, leadership abilities,
and a bold disposition that propels me to succeed. I am very personable and learn new things very quickly so, I love to
be challenged with new experiences.
Education
[BACHELOR OF ARTS] | [MAY 2015] | [SAM HOUSTON STATDE UNIVERSITY]
· Major: [Political Science]
· Minor: [French]
· GPA: 3.25
Skills & Abilities
PEOPLE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
· Versed in public relations and affairs
· Personable with strong leadership and management
qualities.
· Understanding in grassroot campaign organizing
· Skilled in research analysis
COMPUTER SKILLS
· Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
· Minor proficiency in research tools such as SPSS
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
· Dean’s List: Fall 2012, Fall 2013
· Study Abroad Program Summer 2013 -France
· Undergraduate Research Symposium Oral-Media
Presenter
· Bearkat Democrats of SHSU President
Experience
[TEACHING ASSISTANT –INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY & STARS AND GALAXIES] | [SAM HOUSTON STATE
UNIVERSITY] | [8/2012-PRESENT]
· Teaching astronomical concepts in a lab setting while keeping a professional atmosphere.
· Assisting students with practical application of concepts and grading their assignments.
· Aiding the supervising tenured professor in scientific research, regarding educational techniques.
[ORGANIZING FELLOW] | [TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY] | [5/2014-8/2014]
· Database management. (VAN)
· Lead trainings for new party hires, candidates, and volunteers, which built the infrastructure needed in the county party
structure.
· Volunteer recruitment and grassroots voter outreach in rural East Texas.
· Candidate services including organizing rallies, fundraisers, and other grassroots campaign coordination.
[INTERN] | [CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S MAIN STREET PROGRAM] | [1/2014-5/2014]
· Office management responsibilities such as filing, organizing, answering and making calls as well as emails on the behalf of
the supervisor.
· Planning and organizing events, handling venders and promotion.
· Market management; designing flyers, brochures, and PSA’s and spreading them throughout the community.
[ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER] | [ICING BY CLAIRE’S] | [3/2009-5/2011]
· Heavy emphasis on customer service and satisfaction.
· Responsible for scheduling, organizing paper work, opening and closing the store, and transporting funds for the store.
· Organizing and rearranging inventory based on projected trends and sales.
· Assisted with the hiring process and attributed to raising the stores overall sales goals and inventory level of the store.