Education

• .University of Massachusetts – Boston, MA 

  • .Bachelors of Political Science, August 2010 

  • .Focus on international relations 

  • .Heavy writing and editing 

  • .Emphasis on supporting points and clarity of ideas 

• .Middlesex Community College – Bedford, MA 

  • .Associated in Web Development, June 2005 

  • .Focus on HTML, CSS, XML and JavaScript 

  • .Covered topics including programming and design / layout 

  • .Over four years using and troubleshooting Linux desktop 

• .Nashoba Valley technical High School – Westford, MA 

  • .Vocational training in office technologies 

  • .Focus on Windows, Microsoft Office, and basic programming 

  • .Vocational training in electronics 

  • .Focus on soldering, disassembly, elementary testing 

Professional Experience

• .Best Buy – Watertown, MA 

  • .SWAT, June 2009 – Current 

  • .Exclusive access to all store systems (Databases, install logs, etc) 

  • .High attention to detail 

  • .Loss reporting directly tied to this position 

  • .Merchandising Supervisor, October 2005 – June 2009 

  • .Accountability for employees on my team 

  • .Managing employee data (Certifications, schedules, etc) 

  • .Troubleshooting and repair of store and vendor electronics 

  • .Ordering parts based on usage and budgets 

  • .Exceptional communication skills 

  • .Support of the sales team 

• .Weekly Dig Publishing Co. – Boston, MA 

  • .Copy Editing Intern, October 2009 – March 2010 

  • .Proofreading items for publication 

  • .Making changes and uploading final document copies 

  • .Writing reviews of media (Books, movies, games) 

  • .Fact checking 

  • .Formatting and uploading web content 

  • .Following a style guide 

  • .Adding to and maintaining event calendars 

• .CVS – Chelmsford, MA 

  • .Shift Supervisor, January 2002 – October 2005 

  • .Responsible for the safe use of store keys, security codes, safe access 

  • .Counting down cash drawers, making bank deposits 

  • .Holding employees accountable 

  • .Ensuring customers with problems have their issues resolved quickly and effectively 

Additional Experience

• .Slowfest Volunteer – Boston, MA 

  • .April 2010 

  • .Focus on promoting local food options, promoting local businesses, food pairing, and business networking 

• .MASSPIRG / Water Watch 

  • .February 2001 – July 2001 

  • .Raise awareness about water quality issues in Massachusetts 

  • .Testing and evaluation of local bodies of water 

References available upon request