The document is a profile for Justin Florio, who recently moved from Rhode Island to California to further his writing career. He has a BA in English from the University of Rhode Island and internship experience in research. His work experience includes customer service and bartending. He is skilled in writing, research, data analysis and Microsoft Office programs. He provides referrals from his past employers that can speak to his work.

1. PROFILE
I justrecently made the move from the eastcoastto the westin hopes ofimproving my writing skills and establishing
myselfas a writer. Born and raised in Rhode Island I chose to continue my studies outof high school at the University
of Rhode Island where I received a BA in English.I hope to obtain a career in the writing industry that opens myselfto
endless opportunities,provides myselfwith the experience I need to reach these opportunities ,and also allows
myselfto work hands on with related events in my field that are going on not only locally but nationallyas well. I have
a passion for writing and am willing to do anything that I can to improve the skills thatI already possess.Furthermore
I believe that there is always room for improvementand intend to continue progressing in the field in which I have
chosen to leave my mark on in some way or another.
EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island,Kingston,RI — 2011-2014
Major: English BA
CommunityCollege ofRhode Island,Lincoln,RI — 2009-2011
English Transfer
EXPERIENCE
CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK/PRODUCE CLERK, STOP & SHOP; PROVIDENCE RI — 2008-2012
 Communicated with customers over concerns and ensured absolute customer satisfaction
 Monitored cash flow and checked for discrepancies
 Took care of bringing in productand distributing
 Managed quality of foods
Rhode Island Center For Freedom and Prosperity- Intern—2013-2014
 Worked as part of a team state think tank on public policy
 Participated mainlyas part of research and developmenton seeking donors to help fund the non profit
 Made spreadsheets on MicrosoftExcel for our mailing list
Belle Mer- Server/Bartender--- 2013-2015
 Worked with a team/staffhosting functions on our two venue property in NewportR.I.
 Mainly played hostto weddings as well as wine expos and manyother functions
 Helped bartenders and kitchen staffwith numerous tasks contributing to the success ofthe events
 Set -up venues with tables,chairs,silverware,glassware,alcohol,linens etc.
SKILLS
 Grammar and Editing
 Research/Gathering Information
 Interpreting Data
 Computer Keyboarding
 Communication
 Problem Solving
 Critical Thinking/Reading
 Comparing/Contrasting
 Familiar with Microsoft Office Word, Excel
REFERRALS
Mike Stenhouse,CEO,RI Center for Freedom and Prosperity,Lincoln,RI – (401) 429-6115
Katie McLaughlin,Venue Manager, Belle Mer, Newport,RI-- (401) 662-1809
Joel Humphrey,AssistantVenue Manager, Belle Mer, Newport,RI (617) 854-5071
JUSTIN FLORIO 11470 Collins St.
North Hollywood, CA, 91601
Cell: (401) 345- 1481
Home: (401) 723 - 4651
Justin_florio@my.uri.edu