Katelyn E. Jaffer
Email: KEJaffer@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will enable me to utilize my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Art, Communication Studies with a minor in Psychology,
Degree anticipated May 2011
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island
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Interpersonal Communication
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Public Speaking
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Communication Fundamentals
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Nonverbal Communication
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Small Group Communication
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Developmental Psychology
EMPLOYMENT:
Summer 2010
Events and Audience Acquisition Intern,
Everything Channel Events, a UBM Company, Framingham, MA
- Created and analyzed surveys and research to connect with past event vendors and attendees.
- Conducted database searches of companies to obtain new possible clients.
- Compiled/organized client lists.
- Assisted event planners in organizing events through tasks such as organizing event agendas, and completing hotel and banquet orders to create a successful event.
May 2008 to August 2008
Sales Associate,
American Eagle Outfitters, Milford, CT
- Served as part-time sales associate working in a variety of aspects of the retail store.
- Worked closely with customers on the sales floor, which included cashier, fitting room attendant, and greeter, along with putting together outfits creatively.
- Worked after store hours on restocking store, floor setups of new stock and merchandise and also taking full inventory of merchandise in store.
September 2006 to June 2007
Part-Time Nanny,
Jodi Netting & family, Trumbull, CT
- Helped take care of 3 school-aged children 2 to 3 times a week.
- Picked children up from school, assisted in homework, engaged in activities, prepared snacks.
- Transported children to and from activities.
SPECIAL SKILLS/AWARDS:
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
- Proficient in Internet use and research.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- University of Rhode Island Academic Dean’s List
