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Amber L. Gillette

5707 Chinquapin Parkway, APT. A, Baltimore, MD. 21239

Phone: (240)398-7292                        E-Mail: Agillette1987@aol.com

 

OBJECTIVE

 

To attain a position where I can use my managing and editing skills developed while at the collegiate level to gain a more in-depth hands on experience in a professional atmosphere.

 

EDUCATION

 

Towson University                                                     Towson, Maryland                                                         01/2008-Present

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communications with a concentration on Print Journalism. Program includes a History Minor. Expected Graduation: May 2010.

Howard Community College                                     Columbia, Maryland                                                       08/2005-12/2007

Associate of Sciences Degree in Print Journalism. Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0.

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

 

Editor-In-Chief (Howard Community College Times)                                                                                 01/2006-05/2007

·         Managed an all-volunteer staff of over 30 students.

·         Oversaw entire production of the newspaper from conception to editing to delivery.

·         Established policies and procedures for advertising and thereby generating revenue.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

AllSearch Clerical, LLC. (Client: Pinkerton Consulting)                Hunt Valley, Maryland                           05/2009-Present

Verifications Specialist (PT)

·         Assisted Clients by verifying applicants employment and education history in order to confirm claims made on employment applications.

Administrative Assistant (PT)

·         Answered a multi-phone line system  and completed tasks in a timely manner to assure a high quality of customer care.

Employment Background Investigations, INC.                               Owings Mills, Maryland                           03/2008-03/2009

Operations Coordinator (PT)

·         Accompanied Operations team with day to day proceedings including updating systems with client information.

·         Supported Receptionist with duties during off peak hours including mailings and phone operation.  

Greater Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center                           Laurel, Maryland                                    08/2005-01/2008

Evening Receptionist (PT)

·         Developed proficiency in customer service and Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Business Office Assistant (PT)                                                                                                         05/2007-09/2007

·         Re-modeled office filing system for each patient’s record.

·         Augmented the Business Office efforts to collect past-due payments by contacting account members not up to date.

Tiny Tekkies, Incorporated                                                            Jessup, Maryland                                     05/2006-09/2006

Teacher's Aide (PT)

·         Assisted the teacher with lesson plans, teaching and monitoring the children.

 

ACTIVITIES/HONORS

 

·         Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges member.

·         Vice President of Student Affairs Committee-Student Ambassador to Vice President Selection Committee.

·         America Reads Program Volunteer—Initiative to bring all primary grade students to grade four level or higher in reading.

·         Alternative Winter Break—Humanitarian trip to the Gulf Coast to help survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

·       Certificate of Completion of Editor-In-Chief’s Training Course offered by the Maryland Scholastic Press Association and Phillip Merrill College of Journalism at UMD, College Park (2004).