Helen Woods has over 10 years of experience in project management, design, and leadership roles. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Woods has excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills developed through positions managing design libraries, leading student government and campus organizations, and planning community events. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and design software.

1. Helen F. Woods 627 45th Street South • Birmingham, AL • 35222 • (205)585-6551 • hfw@me.com Skills and Abilities •Creative and effective project and people management skills •Committed, industrious individual with high degree of resourcefulness •Excellent spoken, written, and interpersonal skills •Exceptional ability to work within deadlines, and to work both independently and as a team player •Proficient with IBM and Mac; Software: MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader Work and Leadership Experience CAD/Design/Librarian, Innovative Office SolutionsSept. 2007-June 2009 Created departmental standards and procedures for a more efficient run operation Managed and maintained design libraries at both locations Aided sales team with presentation materials Space planned furniture, furniture specifications & pricing, panel configurations/reconfigurations, installation drawings Project involvement includes: Regions Bank, University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Auburn University, SoHo, Troy University, University of South Alabama, and various middle schools and high schools Senator and First Vice President, Student Government AssociationAug. 2002-Apr. 2004 Led the school senate in efforts that increased student involvement in activities and morale on campus Improved campus safety by adding the blue light and callbox systems on campus Served as the student representative on the faculty and staff search committee Administered personality assessments to help and bring diverse personalities together on issues President, IMPACT (Health Awareness Organization)Aug. 2002-Apr. 2005 Obtained funding for educational programs to promote healthy lifestyles Received Most Improved Organization award Trained as a Certified Peer Educator Special Events Director, CAB (Campus Activities Board)Aug. 2003-Apr. 2005 Worked closely with the Board and the University to plan the annual community fair, Spring Fest 2004 Recruited talent, caterers, and volunteers for events Planned and put on smaller campus events on weekends Student Development Assistant, Averett UniversityMay 2003-June 2005 Revised student handbook that all students receive before classes begin Created security brochure that provides parents/students statistical facts on campus safety Managed day to day operations of the Student Development office Vice President, Psychology ClubAug. 2004-Apr. 2004 Raised money to expand resources for the Psychology Department’s computer lab Attended Crisis Line training conference which focused on how to engage in active listening Education and Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts, Southern Institute at Virginia College December 2008 BFA degree accredited by Council for Interior Design Accreditation Birmingham, Alabama Major: Interior Design Bachelor of Science, Averett UniversityMay 2005 Major: Psychology: Clinical and CounselingDanville, Virginia Completed research project on personality type and stress Completed senior thesis on emotional intelligence and effective leadership Invited Speaker, Women’s Leadership DinnerMarch 2005 Alcohol Beverage Control Scholarship, Mayor of Danville, VAMarch 2004 Unsung Hero Award, Averett University Student Government AssociationMarch 2003