Tawnyel Perkes

1772 N 450 W Apt 102, Provo, Utah 84604 tawnyelperkes@gmail.com 281-658-7775

Key Strengths
Grammar & Editing Writing & Research Communication & Social Skills Microsoft Office Suite Adobe InDesign & Photoshop Computer Savvy Attention to Detail Office Support Proactive Problem Solving Event Planning & Management Data Entry & Inventory Time Management

Professional Profile:
Brigham Young University Library: Provo, Utah 8/2010 to 12/2012

Front Desk Clerk:

Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, filing, typing, and photocopying material Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases Explain use of library resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies Open and close library during specified hours and secure desk equipment Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas

Padre Island Rentals: South Padre Island, Texas Summer 2011 & 2012

Maintenance Secretary:
Perform administrative support tasks such as ordering supplies as needed, operating multiline phones system and operating computers to work with records, invoices, balance sheets and other documents Provide information about establishment such as office or condo location or services provided Greet persons entering department, determine nature and purpose of visit, and supply them with needed information or materials Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals. Create, maintain, and enter information into databases Set up and manage paper and electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, and maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material

Womens Community Action Program: Mesepa, American Samoa April to June 2011

Micro-Enterprise Intern Instructor:

Construct and implement course curriculum and prepare course materials Teach 26 native women how to start their own small businesses to help support their families Prepare and deliver lectures on topics such as budgeting, business organization, loans, and accounts Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions Operate basic office equipment, such as computers, copy machines, phones, and scanners Maintain student attendance records and other required records Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction

James Robbins PC: Sherman, Texas Summer 2008

Office Assistant:

Mail or fax office documents Organize and maintain documents and case files Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter Edit office documents for typographical errors

Volunteer Work:
Editor for BYUs Science Fiction magazine Leading Edge

Software:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point Experienced in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop Type 70 WPM: 95 Percent Accuracy Ratio

Education Attainment:
High School Diploma 2008

Bachelor of Arts: English Language major, Editing minor 12/2012 References:

Bonnie Jacobs, BYU Library Circulation Supervisor: 801-422-3745 Ken Kieffer, Padre Island Rentals Maintenance Supervisor: 956-574-5811 Mel Thorne, BYU Editing Professor: 801-422-1719