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Brenda Shepard

OBJECTIVE:
To build a career with dynamic organization that provides professional challenges, meaningful opportunities, and growth potential. I hope to learn a great deal about Communication and media fields. I look forward to applying skills that I have gained through previous work experience and school to a more professional environment.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of Winnacunnet High School (Hampton, NH)- 2007
I am currently a junior at George Mason University, majoring in Communication, concentrating in journalism, with minors in Global Affairs and Conflict Analysis and Resolution.
QUALIFICATIONS:
I am highly motivated, with great communication skills and am very personable and friendly. I am a Mason Ambassador who represents my school with pride and class, along with assuming the role of Public Relations Chair, where I produce newsletters for the organization and work with executive board members and faculty. I have great leadership skills, and have been involved with various organizations including Catholic Campus Ministry as a Student Leader. Along with being an Ambassador to my school, I am also involved in both the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Alpha Lambda Delta National Scholar Society. I have strong writing skills and am able to pick up any task quickly and complete is in a timely manner. I am a staff writer for the weekly university newspaper, The Broadside, as well as the online portion of student media. I feel comfortable speaking in front of and with others and am confident in my abilities as a spokesperson for any position that I am in.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
January 2010 MSNBC- Meet the Press: 202-885-4598 Washington, D.C.
to Intern
Present
Work to provide Meet the Press staff with any resources they need, as well as provide research assistance on current news topics. I am learning the production processes of a national news show and have many different duties on a day to day basis.
August 2009 University Information: 703-993-9000 Fairfax, VA
to Information Desk/Kiosk Attendant
Present
As a University Information representative, it is my job to be polite, approachable and available to the public. I provide friendly, one-on-one contact that communicates a positive, consistent image of George Mason University to all students, faculty and visitors.
May 2008 Hampton Beach State Park: 603-926-3784 Hampton Beach, NH
to State Park Store Manager/Employee
August 2009

Managing about 10 employees, I handled orders and shipping. I also gained experience in the Campground booking reservations and managing daily activities. Often worked independently to get multiple tasks completed, while at the same time making sure customers were taken care of at all times.



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