Lezlee Sharp Lezleesharp@yahoo.

com (972) 971-2535

Professional Objective a position as a technical/instructional writer where I can use my homebuilding/real estate experience a position at a high school career/development center, teaching students the basics of technical communication, focusing on careers in technical communication Experience Summary Communication Skills Designed website, promotional flyers, marketing materials, contract forms, SOP manuals, contracts, and other business related documents Represented company to potential clients and realtors, informally and formally Human Resources Experience Hired, trained, and managed over fifty employees, insured compliance with all government sponsored acronyms such as HIPPA, COBRA, ADA, responsible for payroll Planned employee meetings, training activities, and appreciation events Accounting Skills Maintained financial records including accounts payable & receivable Prepared budget reports and cost analysis, banking/loan reconciliations Customer Service/Administrative Experience Managed client walk-thru and warranty issues Scheduled subcontractors, and maintained company calendar and database Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Access, PowerPoint, Quicken and QuickBooks

Education University of North Texas, Denton, Texas Master of Arts, Professional and Technical Communication Expected graduation date: May, 2015 University of North Texas, Denton, Texas Bachelor of Arts in English Literature Minors in History and Journalism GPA: 3.5/4.0 Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas General course work, concentration in Advertising June 1981-1983 Texas A & M, College Station, Texas General course work, concentration Journalism Employment Sharp Construction Properties, LLC, Frisco, Texas Co-owner (September 2005 to present) Kingsborough Fine Homes, Inc., Austin, Texas Executive Assistant (April, 1993 July, 2005) The Whales Tale Restaurant/Valley Isle Enterprises, Inc., Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Owner/General Manager (April, 1989 February, 1992) Honors Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society Golden Key International Honour Society Deans List, Spring 2008