The document is a resume for Eric J. Reed applying for a Communications Specialist position. It summarizes his 6 years of business ownership experience requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as his prior experience in data entry, auditing, and assisting a CIO with computer systems and employee productivity. His education focused on subjects like accounting, business, communication, and graphic design at Dixie State College where he was involved in campus activities like the newspaper and political clubs.
Communications Specialist - San Francisco Bay AreaMichelle Viegas
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Communications Specialist - San Francisco Bay AreaMichelle Viegas
Hi! I'm Michelle and I'm searching for the next step in my career. I'd like to stay in the communications field but I'm very open to taking on new challenges. I live in Capitola and I am looking to work for a company closer to home (I currently commute to Redwood City daily).
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1. P.O. Box 461161 Leeds, UT 84746
(435) 272-3002
merchmonger@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Full-time position as Communications Specialist
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Six consecutive years of work experience with success relying substantially on deadlines.
• Business ownership experience requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills to
maintain concise and friendly relationships with customers and distributors.
• Critical thinking and prioritization skills, resulting in optimized workflow.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Paper Street Apparel LLC, Leeds, UT
OWNER
June 2012 - Present
• Schedule daily and weekly operations, including prioritization of new and pending orders.
• Customer service and satisfaction, including client retention and sales.
• Bookkeeping and accounting, including project ROI analysis.
• Performance of daily operations, including quality control and performance auditing.
Andrus Transportation Services, St. George, UT
ASSISTANT TO THE CIO Supervisor Reference:
Oct 2010 - June 2012 Eric Brinkerhoff, CIO (435) 673-1566
• Working closely with the CIO to research new software and computer systems.
• Tracking and enforcing employee productivity through network usage analysis.
• Scheduling and performing computer system updates for staff of all (4) office locations.
• Prioritizing and performing repairs/replacement of staff computers within a budget.
Andrus Transportation Services, St. George, UT
DATA ENTRY AND AUDITING Supervisor Reference:
Jan 2009 - Oct 2010 Lynn Shrum, VP Human Resources (435) 673-1566 x1010
• Accurately and efficiently transcribe written driver logs to AS400 database.
• Audit driver logs to ensure accuracy, legality, and moral integrity.
• During this time I tested an automated OCR solution for data entry, and successfully
transitioned the company to the new system, including the training of all relevant
employees.
Eric J. Reed
2. EDUCATION:
Dixie State College, St. George, UT
Spring 2010 - Spring 2012
My studies at Dixie State College revolved primarily around communications. Admittedly, it
was never my intention to obtain a degree, although in hindsight I regret not finishing. I have always
wanted to exercise some form of self-employment, so my goals in education were to study the
subjects that were of most value and interest to me.
Subjects studied:
• Accounting
• Business Science
• Visual Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Journalism
• Creative Writing
Activities & Accomplishments:
• Four semesters as a writer/photographer the for campus newspaper, The Dixie Sun.
• Op/Ed Section Editor for The Dixie Sun.
• Two semesters in Collegiate DECA, including 2nd Place in state for Entrepreneurship.
• Involvement in both College Republicans and College Democrats clubs as a mediator.
ORGANIZATIONS:
• Boy Scouts of America - Assistant Cubmaster (2013 - 2014)
• United Way volunteer
• Member SGIA