Veronica Gomez
VRG7@Hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
To work in an environment where I can apply my education, office skills, experience and become more knowledgable in other areas.
EMPLOYMENT
February 2001 - Present
The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College - Brownsville, Texas
The School of Business - Dean's Office
Lead Advising Clerk
*Assist the School of Business Arc/Main Advisor
*Create, manage and maintain Graduate and Undergraduate student files
*Maintain and update student databases with student information
*Assist students with general advising
*Perform standard office procedures
November 2000 - January 2001
The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College - Brownsville, Texas
New Student Relations Office
Orientation Leader/Peer Mentor
*Providing information for new and assisting incoming students with the proper enrollment procedures
*Preparing and participating with Freshman/New Student Orientation, giving campus tours
*Perform standard office procedures
September 2000
The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College - Brownsville, Texas
The Sabal Palms National Writing Project Grant Program
Assistant Director
*In charge of organizing Conferences and handling SPWP information
UTB/TSC English Department
Part Time Administrative Clerk/Professor's Assistant
*Perform standard Office Procedures
April 1999 - August 2000
The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College - Brownsville, Texas
The School of Business - Dean's Office
Part Time Clerk
*Manage Student Files
*Data Entry
*Train New Employees
*Perform standard Office Procedures
January 1999 - April 1999
The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College - Brownsville, Texas
The School of Business-Business Administration Department
Work Study
*Standard Office Procedures
June 1995-September 1995
Chick-Fil-A Restaurant - Sunrise Mall, Brownsville, Texas
Cashier
EDUCATION
January 1999-Present
The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College - Brownsville, Texas
Continuing to pursue a B.A. in English with a minor in Psychology
*Active Volunteer in Activities On Campus
*Member of the UTB/TSC English Club, January 2000 - August 2000
*Recieved First Place in Martin Luther King Essay Contest held on campus, January 2000
August 1998-December 1998
Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches, Texas
Continued to pursue a B.A. in English
*Member of the SFASU Lumberjack Marching Band, played the Clarinet
*Member of the SFASU Symphonic Band, played the Clarinet
*Member of the SFASU Clarinet Choir, played the Clarinet
June 1998 - July 1998
The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College - Brownsville, Texas
August 1994 - June 1998
James Pace High School - Brownsville, Texas
*Graduated Top 25% of my class
*Active Band Member, 1994 - 1998
*Participated in B.I.S.D. Science Fair, 1997-1998
*Participated in B.I.S.D. History Fair, 1997-1998
*Science Club Member and Treasure, 1997-1998
*South Texas Engineering, Math and Science Club, 1994 - 1996
SKILLS
Knowledge of Windows 95-00/XP, Word Perfect, Microsoft Works, HP Precision Scan LT Software, Web Page Development, World Wide Web (American Online, Netscape, Internet Explorer), Kodak Digital Camera 2.0 software.
People Oriented, Good Communication Skills, Sharp under Pressure, Quick to Learn New Tasks, Responsible, Strong Organizational Skills
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
JUNE 2005
I participated as an Election Clerk with the Democratic Party, Pct. 62 and 62A during the 2005 Brownsville District 4 Run-off Election.
*6/11/05 2005 Brownsville District 4 Run-off Election at James Pace High School - Brownsville, Texas
DECEMBER 2004
I volunteered to be a U.I.L judge at the B.I.S.D. Middle School level.
*12/11/04 - Judged Oral Reading for 6th & 7th grades and was selected to be Grand Judge at James Pace School - Brownsville, Texas
NOVEMBER 2004
I participated as an Election Clerk with the Democratic Party, Pct. 62 and 62A during the 2004 General & UTB/TSC Bond Election.
*11/2/04 Primary Election at James Pace High School - Brownsville, Texas
AUGUST 2004
I played softball on the UTB/TSC Academic Affairs team during the UTB/TSC softball tournament.
*8/7/04 UTB/TSC 1st Annual Scorpion Heat Softball Tournament at UTB/TSC Scorpion Baseball Field - Brownsville, Texas
MAY 2004
I paricipated as an Election Clerk with the Democratic Party, Pct. 62 and 62A during the 2004 School & Navigational District Elections.
*5/15/04 Primary School & Navigational District Elections Election at James Pace High School - Brownsville, Texas
SEPTEMBER 2003
I participated as an Election Clerk with the Democratic Party, Pct. 62 and 62A during the city Constitutional Elections.
*9/13/03 Constitutional Elections at James Pace High School - Brownsville, Texas
JUNE 2003
I participated as an Election Clerk with the Democratic Party, Pct. 62 and 62A during the Brownsville Run-Off Elections.
*6/7/03 Run-Off Elections at James Pace High School - Brownsville, Texas
MAY 2003
I volunteered to be a judge at the B.I.S.D. Cluster 1 Elementary Science Fair.
*5/17/03 - Judged 3rd & 5th grades as well as Over All Judge @ Garcia Middle School - Brownsville, Texas
MAY 2003
I participated as an Election Clerk with the Democratic Party, Pct. 62 and 62A during the 2003 City and School District Elections.
*5/3/03 Primary Election at James Pace High School - Brownsville, Texas
MAY/JUNE 2002
I have organized two poetry reading/music Fundraiser for Mujerfest. I aquired
a place, had an article in the Brownsville Herald promoting the event, had an anouncement
in the Rio Sun promoting the event, scheduled a list of performers, collected and received
prize donations for a raffle, handeled money, met with people and had assitance with all
other responsibilites.
*6/15/02 "Poetry & Music Under the Stars" - Brownsville, Texas
*5/24/02 "A Night of Poetry & Music" at Puro Cafe - Brownsville, Texas
April 2002
I volunteered to read some of my poetry at a poetry reading/music Fundraiser for MujerFest.
*4/26/02 "Nocha de Cultura" at Art Awakenings - McAllen, Texas
MARCH/APRIL 2002
I participated as an Election Clerk with the Democratic Party with Pct. 62 and 62A during the Primary Runoff Elections.
*4/9/02 Primary Runoff Election at James Pace High School - Brownsville, Texas
*3/12/02 Primary Election at James Pace High School - Brownsville, Texas
OCTOBER 2001
I volunteered my time to dress as the mascot for Chick-Fil-A - Brownsville, Texas
*10/5/01, Pep Rally at James Pace High School - Brownsville, Texas
*10/4/01, Career Fair at Hudson Elementary - Brownsville, Texas
JULY 2001
Brownsville Community Band
*7/2-4/01 Played clarinet with the Community Band for city 4th of July concert and
celebration.
JUNE 2001
San Benito High School - San Benito, Texas
San Benito HS Marching Band
* 6/13-14/01 Led a two day Leadership Training Camp along with R. Brumley for Drum Majors
and Drill Instructors. Our emphasizes was on leadership skills, positive thinking skills and marching techniques.
JUNE 2001
Certified for CPR and First Aid
*Completed Requirements to perform Adult, Infant and Child CPR - (Certification Valid 1 yr)
*Completed Requirements to perform First Aid-Responding to Emergencies - (Certification Valid 3 yrs)
JANUARY 2000 - August 2000
UTB/TSC English Club Member
*I volunteered to assist with the Sabal Palms Writing Project Conference
by preparing registration packets, gift bags, greeting participants/teachers/professors,
registered participants and tended to the money recieved.
SEPTEMBER 1999 - May 2000
United States Customs Explorer Post #2231 - Brownsville, Texas
Member and Vice President
*Volunteered at the Brownsville Feast of Sharing, November 1999
*Various Fundraising and Charity Events
*Competed in Pistol Shooting Competitions
I have volunteered to be a U.I.L. Judge at the Elementary level.
*Storytelling Judge, March 2000
*Science Fair Judge, May 1995
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