Jade A.

Govel
1449i Devon Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 govelja@dukes.jmu.edu (732)-278-2722 105 Constitution Drive Shrewsbury NJ 07702

EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA o Communications Major o Class of 2015 Brick Memorial High School, Brick, NJ o Diploma Received June 2011, 90 Grade Point Average o Repeat Honor Roll Achievement

9/2007 6/2011

WORK EXPERIENCE
Receptionist for Reflections Bridal (03/2013- 01/2014) Joy Salyards, Harrisonburg, VA o Greet customers, show them layout of store, create and conform appointments, complete purchase of bridal, prom, and pageant gowns, review multi-purpose receipts with customers, store customer contact info into computer system o Experienced working with brides and bridesmaids, understanding the different types of wedding gowns, learning about bridal accessories, and observing wedding gown alterations Sales Administrator for Beach Bum Tanning and Airbrush Salon o Greet customers, sign them into computer system to tan, explain differences in tanning beds/levels, selling different tanning packages, scheduling air brush appointments o Experienced making commission on what packages I sell, learned different sales techniques, understanding the aspects of working with different people, and improved my oral and written communication skills Waitress at Shrimp Box Seafood Restaurant (05/2012- present) Nick Gyftakis, Point Pleasant, NJ o Worked outside patio bar, service to customers, preparing for shifts o Experienced working long flexible hours, bringing satisfaction to all customers, learning about time management, improved my organization skills, and enhanced my interpersonal communication skills

EVENT PLANNING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Alpha Sigma Alpha Assistant Recruitment Chair o Organizing, planning, directing fall recruitment of 2014 o Creating theme, designing apparel, conducting new voting system, creating recruitment budget, teaching youngest pledge class the rules and regulations of recruitment, forming committees for different aspects of recruitment, overseeing and preparing set up of general recruitment Assisted in planning and preparation of St. Jude Bridal show hosted by Reflections Bridal o Set up stage with decorations and gowns, collected money, organized gowns for models, makeup artist for models, directing lineup of models, learned to work quickly and under pressure

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority- JMU o Philanthropies include: Special Olympics, Mothers against drunk driving, Girls on the run, S. June Smith Center o Participated in: fundraising, charity events o Goal- giving back to the community and making a difference

INTERESTS, ACTIVITIES
Traveling, exploring and learning about other cultures. International experiences include journeys to Asia, Europe, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Passionate about the bridal industry, wedding gowns in particular. Enjoy all aspects of weddings, and wedding planning.