Proven aptitude in clear, simple communication with the public
Experience dealing with the public professionally in a variety of settings
Work experienceOffice staff (Asheville Gastroenterology, Carolina Mountain Emergency Medicine)
Retail (Ingles, Mysts of Avalon)
Phone work (SPS, rainbowweddingnetwork.com, various temps)
Life experiencesPublishing, editing, and writing for a local newspaper (Mountain Magic)
Creating an internationally honored artificial intelligence chatbot (personalityforge.com)
Leading charitable service projects as vice president of a local nonprofit organization (CERES)
Office skillsWord processing 73 wpm, basic database creation and management
HTML, image manipulation (Photoshop, etc.), and basic web design
Educational backgroundB.A. English/Writing, Warren Wilson College
President's Honor List, St. Petersburg Junior College
Recent jobsCourtroom and internet research, mailing letters to prospective home sellers, tutoring
Quit when given an illegal assignment
Server (Rosetta's Kitchen) 5/04-11/04Customer service, from cleaning and serving to counter help and bouncer duty
Quit for personal reasons
Server (Applebee's) 4/02-5/04Waiting tables and assisting customers
Left after 2 years because of a temporary health issue