Education

Brigham Young University-Idaho

                                                                                                                                 

Bachelor of Arts: English                                                                        
April 2020

             

• 3.95 GPA


• Advanced Writing & Research

• Advanced Professional Writing 

• Language Theory-Grammar/Usage

• Editing

• Speaking Partners Program

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Experience

Pierce County Elections Department  

                                               

Ballot Processing Assistant                                                                     2011- 2016

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• Obtained an operational understanding of five departments, implemented RCWs and election procedures.


• Recognized as a leader while navigating the diverse personalities and mindsets of government employment.

• Highly reviewed by my peers, and regularly chosen to work with difficult personalities when re-training was necessary.

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Interacted with voters via phone and in person to resolve concerns about voter registration and eligibility.

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Peninsula Gardening Tour

                                                                     

Creator                                                                                                               2010- 2011

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• Showcased 10 gardens for educational purposes.


• Organized, scheduled, and promoted day-long event.


• Coordinated speakers, transportation, and follow-up at each venue.

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Community Preparedness Board                                                                      

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Board of Directors                                                                                 2007 - 2010

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• Conceptualized and developed a five-week curriculum for training hundreds of community members for disaster response.


• Facilitated CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training.

• Organized several events for training and hands-on experience.

• Produced newsletters and articles.

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Retail Management                                                                                            

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Store Manager                                                                                         1984 - 1992

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• Promoted after 1 year of sales experience to Assistant Manager.

• Earned my own store after 3 years of experience.

 

Skills

Research                                                        Writing for audience

Microsoft Office                                           Critical Thinking

InDesign                                                        Professional Presentations

Editing                                                           Leadership