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Brian Rock
Newport News, VA 23608
riggity@hotmail.com

Objective To obtain a challenging position in the business community in which I can use the skills acquired through my education and work experience

Education B.S. in Business Administration, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA


Work Experience
Office of Residence Life, College of William and Mary
Office Services Specialist
, November 1998-Current
Responsible for working with the assistant director of housing in making room assignments, housing changes, planning and executing the Room Selection Process, creating and maintaining the Residence Life website, created and maintained databases, created housing applications and various flyers/brochures, answered telephone inquiries, completed filing and copying.

Office of Residence Life, Duquesne University
Resident Assistant
, August 1997-May 1998
Responsible for 22 residents including 17 international students representing six different countries provided leadership and maintained order in the Living Learning Centers, counseled new freshman as they adjusted to college life, directed daily problem solving through use of conflict resolution techniques, planned, organized and provided leadership for monthly activity programs.

Office of Residence Life, Duquesne University
Conference Assistant/Summer Crew
, May 1997-August 1997
Responsible for registration, guest room preparation, building security and inventory control for seven conferences up to 2700 guests. Prepared the living learning centers for the upcoming academic year for 5000 students.

Department of Physician Assistant, Duquesne University
Administrative Assistant
, January 1996-June 1997
Responsible for recruiting prospective students, worked on projects for the dean and department chair. Primary assistant responsible for preparation of classes and presentations, created and maintained databases, answered telephone inquiries, completed filing and copying.

Aquatics Center, Ft. Eustis, VA
Lifeguard
, May 1996-August 1996
Responsible for supervision of swimmers, administered first aide and CPR when called upon, maintained cleanliness of the pool, deck and bath facilities, and ensured pool security.

Center for communication and Information Technology,
Duquesne University, Computer Technician
, August 1994-January 1996
Responsible for connecting students to the university network, established a multimedia classroom that was nationally featured in Yahoo Magazine. Solved student, faculty and administration computer problems, repaired computers and printers, installed and upgraded software, maintained smooth operation within the university's ten computer labs.

Computer Skills

Skilled with Macintosh and IBM compatible PC's, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe PageMaker, Windows, Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, Word Perfect, Netscape, Internet Applications, Software Installation, Software Upgrade, Set up and upgraded computer systems, Installation of hardware, created and maintained databases, and creating and maintaining website's.

Honors/Activities

Eagle Scout, Veterans of Foreign Wars National Leadership Award, Who's Who Among American
High School Students, Dean's Student Advisory Committee, Residence Hall Association President, Student Government Senator (SGA), Duquesne University Model United Nations Treasurer (DUMUN), DUMUN Committee Chair, National Model UN Delegate, National Model UN Staff Member, Phi Chi Theta (Professional Business Fraternity), Alpha Phi Omega (National Service Fraternity), Founding Member Gamma Sigma Sigma, SGA, Special Consultant to the Financial VP on budgetary increase matters, School of Business College Bowl Team, Duquesne University College Bowl Champions.