Taylor J.

Simpson
Objective

simpsont@mail.gvsu.com

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Seeking part-time employment that will provide practical work experience and enhance the college experience while attending Grand Valley State University.

Education

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI (Currently Enrolled) Bachelors of Science, Double-Major: Integrated Science & Education, Double Minor: Elementary Certification & Business General Sophomore status; sixteen credits in-progress this semester Hastings High School, Hastings, MI (Graduated 2011) High School Diploma

Work Experience
User Experience Student Assistant Mary Idema Pew Library Learning & Information Commons August 2013 Present Assisting patrons with everyday library functions Answering telephones professionally and cordially Occasionally giving tours to groups throughout the library Conduct space usage and patron research Monitor patron use of the library Clerical Assistant Twohey Maggini, PLC November 2011 Present Performing everyday office duties; such as filing, faxing, and maintaining e-mail Answering telephones professionally and cordially Occasionally performing courier duties; running errands around the downtown Grand Rapids area Personalizer/Cashier Rudolph & Me October 2011 December 2012 (Seasonal) Performing opening/closing duties Assisting customers with ornament selection and personalizing based on request. Maintaining a clean, professional work environment

Volunteer Experience Summer School Volunteer & Reading Tutor Assisting in a first grade classroom at Hope Charter Academy of Grand Rapids during the summer school session Working one-on-one with lower-level learning students Creating individualized reading plans for students Assisting lead teacher during lessons and occasionally leading lessons Science Olympiad Tutor Tutoring a student at Eagle Crest Charter Academy to prepare for invitational and regional meets Assisting with running events at various invitational and regional meets Skills

Familiar with most office computer programs (i.e. QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Juris) Proficient in on-line communications Experienced customer service skills Capable of working both independently and within a team environment Energetic and highly-motivated self-starter with well-developed problem solving and decision making skills Leadership ability and determination shown through three consecutive years as Class President, two years as Science Olympiad Team Captain, and one year as Varsity Track Team Co-Captain in high school, as well as the current Financial Officer of the NSTA branch at GVSU Knowledge of book keeping and accounting procedures

References
References available upon request