CAREER OBJECTIVE
To gain experience needed to pursue a career in event and meeting management/planning, as well as sharpen and obtain new skills necessary to excel in the field.

EDUCATION & AWARDS
B.S., Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, April 2010.
Minor: Philosophy
Cumulative GPA: 3.2/Major GPA: 3.89/Upper-level GPA: 3.42
• Recipient, Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholar Recipient, 2006-2010

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Marie Livingston’s Steakhouse, Tallahassee, FL.
Server. May 2009 to Present.
• Serving diners quickly and efficiently, while continuously refining and building extremely strong customer service skills.
• Training and educating new employees on policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Showing mastered knowledge of the Aloha computer system.

Canopy Cove/Health Management Institute, Tallahassee, FL.
Treatment Assistant. June 2010 to August 2010.
• Assisting with the care and treatment of clients at a residential mental health facility.
• Responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of residences on the facility grounds; successfully completing daily checklist of duties.

Joel M. Comerford, P.A., Boca Raton, FL.
Legal Clerk. Summer 2008.
• Greeting and directing clients into the office and various meetings.
• Organizing office files by creating and maintaining Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
• Various clerical work.

The Renfrew Center, Coconut Creek, FL.
Medical Records Assistant, Receptionist. Summer 2008.
• Answering phones, including answering questions to callers’ inquiries about the facility and transferring callers to correct extensions.
• Greeting and directing visitors to various offices and areas of the facility.
• Working as the sole employee in the Medical Records department for part of employment.
• Organizing and maintaining client files, including creating new files and locating files of discharged clients for therapist use.

ACTIVITIES/RESEARCH /VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Johnson Lab, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Research Assistant, Neuropsychology. June 2010 to December 2010.

Plant Lab, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
DIS, Social Psychology. Summer 2009, Fall 2009 semesters.

Psi Chi Honor Society, Tallahassee, FL.
Member. September 2009 to May 2010.

Chi Omega Fraternity, Tallahassee, FL.
Member. August 2006 to May 2010.
Football Block/Tailgate Chair. January 2009 to December 2009.

Make-A-Wish Foundation, Tallahassee, FL.
Walk for Wishes 5k, Event Volunteer. Fall 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
Sandslam Beach Volleyball Tournament, Event Volunteer. Spring 2007, 2008, 2009.

Children’s Miracle Network, Tallahassee, FL.
Dance Marathon at Florida State University, Dancer. Spring 2007, Spring 2008.