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Talaysha Ross
3914 Cougar Ct| Ellenwood, Georgia 30294
T: 404-749-7486 E: talayshaross@gmail.com

Objective I am seeking employment where I can grow professionally and personally. I am seeking a job
opportunity where I can use my experience and education to help the company meet and
surpass its goals. I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my knowledge and skills for
the success of the organization. I want to excel in this field with hard work, perseverance and
dedication.

Experience Turner Field August 2014 - 2015

While employed at Turner Field, I worked for a non-profit organization called Making the Right
Choice. I started out as a hot dog vendor but was quickly promoted to cashier. I was recently
promoted to run my own stand. This job has taught me customer service skills, time management
and prioritizing.

City of Refuge SWAT Team Summer of 2015

As a member of the City of Refuge SWAT (Student Working and Training) Team, I learned a lot of
valuable skills. City of Refuge is a non-profit organization in Atlanta, Georgia. The SWAT program
allowed me to intern at City of Refuge and work in various program areas. My job description
ranged from campus custodial services, to being a receptionist and a student assistant to
executive team members. I learned secretarial skills such as managing phones, filing, copying and
faxing files, and I managed the Resource Center for all of campus. I did service and volunteer work
with the program as well.

Georgia Dome Fall of 2014

While employed at the Georgia Dome, I worked as a cashier at one of the food establishments.
This opportunity taught me patience, customer service and customer satisfaction. It gave me the
opportunity to develop my teamwork skills as we had to work together to best serve the customers.
I am a strong leader but learned to work as a team to accomplish more during a busy time.

Internship at Bright Futures Atlanta Summer of 2014,2015,2016

Bright Futures Atlanta is a youth program designed to aid and assist students between the ages of
12-18. They offer an afterschool tutoring program, extracurricular activities and service
opportunities for students from difficult life circumstances. As an intern for the summer of 2014, I
managed camp activities, performed household management duties, was a team leader for
other interns, and organized the summer schedule for the campers.

Floor Staff At Regal April 2017- November 2017

As an employee At Regal Cinemas, I work as the floor staff. As floor staff my job is to usher the
theaters, work as cashier in the concession stand and in the box office, and concierge in V.I.P. As a
floor staff at regal my customer service skills have expanded, I work with people from all over and
the different interactions have influenced me a lot.
Education Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Georgia August 2015 – May 2017
Georgia Gwinnett College is a college that started about 10 years ago. I enrolled in GGC with a
majoring in Math Pre-Teaching Certification. I finished my first year for Fall 2015/Spring 2016 with a
3.21 GPA and my second year with a GPA of 3.2.
Bright Futures Academy, Atlanta, Georgia August 2008 – May 2015
Bright Futures Academy is a private school for grades 6-12. It has been in existence since 2008.
While attending Bright Futures, I participated in the Ladies of Virtue Organization, was a member of
the Drama team, the band, the Yearbook Committee, the Event Committee and I held positions
on the Student Council my 11th grade year. I participated in an extracurricular art class as well as
an SAT/ACT Prep Class called Top 2.

I participated in the Senior Elite Program that prepares students for college and living life as a
successful woman. I also participated on the volleyball, dodge ball and kickball teams. I was the
team captain for all three teams for two years. I graduated from the Elite Women of Excellence
Program. I also received an award for winning the essay competition in May of 2013. I graduated
from Bright Futures Academy in May of 2015 with a 3.3 GPA.

Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia August 2017 - Present

Georgia State is a University founded in 1913, it’s currently located in downtown, Atlanta Ga. I’m
currently attend Georgia State as a Junior in college. I plan to graduate from Georgia State with a
Masters in Middle level education. My current GPA is 3.1.

Skills I am a natural leader. I like to set goals and find any way possible to achieve them. I have strong
communication skills and am very personable. I enjoy learning and growing from those around me
while helping them do the same. I can be quite persuasive if the time calls for it. I have a vast array
of office management and receptionist skills as well.

As one who has grown up playing sports, I am naturally athletic and have knowledge of the
fundamentals and basics of sports. I am outgoing and sociable and enjoy finding new adventures.

I am a strong public speaker and have been the key speaker for organizations I’ve been
associated with. I have given tours, interviews and lead discussions for Bright Futures Academy and
enjoy the opportunity to share with others.

*References available upon request.