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Michigan State University, Communications Arts and Sciences Building 48824-1212
MA Journalism, focus international studies, May, 2009
- Graduated semester early after completion of 4 semesters (2 years)
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Offered paid internship at Flint Journal upon completion of degree, rescinded due to tri-newspaper conglomeration (Flint Journal, Bay City Times, and Saginaw News)
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Kalamazoo College, 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
- 3 semesters completed with focus on International Area Studies; specific area of study North Africa and Near East
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Member of Kalamazoo College soccer team
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Left after fall term sophomore year for medical reasons
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Episcopal High School, 1200 N Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302
May, 2005
- 6 AP classes taken, passed, tested through for college credit
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Modern European History, US History, English 4 and 5, Statistics, Psychology
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Co-captain of soccer team '05, Coaches Award, All-IAC (conference) team '05
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JV/Varsity Basketball; JV MIP '03, MVP '04
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| EXPERIENCE |
Charlie Kangs Chinese and Korean Restaurant, 127 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823
Delivery driver, Cashier, Prep Cook, October, 2007 to April, 2009
- 5-6 days per week of majority delivery driving while attending classes at MSU
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Responsible for packaging, delivery, and some cooking of gourmet Chinese, Korean food for East Lansing/Downtown Lansing area
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Entrusted with restaurant moneys on a daily basis
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In 19 months never received any complaint of service
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Basic instruction in Chinese and Korean methods for cooking, recipes, spices, wok handling
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Training of 2 new employees for replacement upon resignation
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Linda's Clean Team, 676 North Poor Farm Road, Harrisville, MI 48740
Custodian, December 2006 to September, 2007
- Janitorial work after hours in medical, professional, and school buildings in Northeast Michigan area
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Duties included garbage removal, floor cleaning (carpet and mop, with monthly waxing), dusting, supply re-stocking, dishwashing, and complete surface sanitation
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Began in 2-man crew with co-owner, Lawrence Spare
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After 2 months worked individually, covering 30-mile route daily
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Trusted as lone custodian with keys and lockup of buildings with medical, professional material
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1 official complaint after 10 months employment
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Kalamazoo College Facilities Management, 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Groundskeeping, Renovations, May, 2006 to December, 2006
- Renovation from May, 2006 to September, 2006
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Majority of renovations in 2 dorms, cleanup, prepping, painting 9a.m.-5p.m.
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Overtime option available with pay and a half taken advantage of whenever offered
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Groundskeeping from September, 2006 to December, 2006
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General campus beautification, including lawnmowing, horticulture, landscaping, athletic field upkeep
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Artistic Woodworks, 4990 Lakeshore Drive, Black River, MI 48721
Carpentry Assistant, May, 2005 to September, 2005
- Assisted master carpenter Gary Bennawy, owner and operator of Artistic Woodworks, in construction of his 2-story workshop and living area, as well as various refinishing and carpentry projects
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4 days per week, 10-12 hours per day
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Learned firsthand from Mr. Bennawy, a man who has over 25 years of building, construction, and carpentry experience
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The Flour Garden, 105 S State Street, Harrisville, MI 48740
Busboy, Dishwasher, May, 2004 to September, 2004
- Restaurant that mixes Mexican gourmet food for breakfast and lunch with American dining classics
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9 hours per day, 4 days per week, starting at 5:30a.m.
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Weekends and holidays
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Responsible for bussing then washing of dishes individually for restaurant with a capacity of just over 100, ending in wash of all cooking materials, surfaces, bathrooms, and floor mopping
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