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Beaufort County Community College - English

Staff Writer at Adams Publishing Group
Financial Services
Amber Dawn
Revels
Greenville, North Carolina Area
Proven Business Professional with experiences spanning roles in the retail, education, and non-profit sectors, coupled with a Master of Arts, English. Motivated, organized, and resourceful employee who takes initiative, is solutions-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Ability to engage with all levels of an organization and with diverse populations. Strong business acumen, written and verbal communication skills, and work well under pressure.

Key Strengths:
✔ Program Development/Management: As an Online Writing Lab (OWL) Manager, increased writing lab traffic from 112 unique hits to 758 unique hits in three months by utilizing engagement strategies, such as digital media. As a Graduate Reference Assistant, designed a program still used by Joyner Library to train freshmen how to locate materials, using the Library of Congress method.
✔ Leadership / Responsibility: As retail cashier, promoted to management within 12 months of starting at Lowe’s; in addition, trusted with cash office duties including access to the store safe.
✔ Education: Although making a career transition, educational background includes Master of Arts, English and Bachelor of Science, Communication. Additionally, learn new subject matter quickly, and proactively seek out opportunities for professional development and learning.

Key Skills:
Customer Service, Client Interaction, Management, Leadership, Problem Resolution, Research,
Financial Operations, Policies & Procedures, Cash Handling, Cash Management , Analysis, Interpersonal Communication Skills, Program Development, Time Management, Organized, MS Office, Website Development, Social Media, Automation, Process Improvement.


Experience

  • NC Wesleyan College

    English Instructor

    • Taught a hybrid course as part of the accelerated ASPIRE program; created a trusting atmosphere.
    • Created a website for ENG 115 students, empowering the to increase their learning engagement.
    • Assessed student learning, including approximately 1,000 essays a year.

  • Lowe's Companies, Inc.

    Head Cashier

    • Manage cashiers while scheduling coverage and conducting observations and training.
    • As backup cash office associate, balance tills, prepare deposits, conduct till loans, and audits.
    • Serve as credit coordinator, special order sales coordinator, pricing coordinator, merchandising associate, receiving clerk, and return-to-manufacturer clerk when needed.
    • Engage with customers, ensuring a positive experience and answering product questions.
    • As Kids Clinic Administrator, increased attendance from 25 children a workshop to upwards of 45 through effective social media marketing and networking with local agencies.

  • Greene County Schools

    High School English Teacher

    • As English teacher, increased student private reading to an average of 15 minutes a day.
    • Mentored German Club, Quiz Bowl, and the literary magazine; co-mentored National History Day.
    • Interacted successfully with a diverse population; applied creative solutions to challenging problems; analyzed and interpreted student assessments for data-driven instruction.

  • Adams Publishing Group LLC

    Staff Writer

    * Worked as educational reporter for The Daily Reflector, The Times-Leader and The Farmville Enterprise, covering Pitt County Board of Education meetings.

    * Wrote news articles, including crime and local government, and feature stories, including history and science related articles.

    * Summarized and communicated important information from board meetings, including Pitt County Board of Education, Ayden Board of Commissioners, Ayden Planning Board, Grifton Board of Commissioners and the Contentnea Metropolitan Sewerage District.

  • St. Paul's Episcopal Church

    Website Administrator

    • Created and designed an SEO optimized and interactive website, resulting in increased reach.
    • Monitored engagement with multiple demographics, using Google Analytics.
    • Automated the bulletin process, creating paperless bulletins and weekly newsletters.
    • Communicated with a diverse population regarding upcoming events via social media platforms.

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities

    Sanitized the playroom; cooked meals for families; entertained children; answered telephones.

  • American Red Cross

    Wrote, filmed, and edited commercials about a blood drive for the on-campus television station.

Education

  • East Carolina University

    Master’s Degree

    English
    * Taught ENGL 1100. * Worked as a Reference Assistant at Joyner Library. * Presented at the EGSO Conference on "Haunted Places,"​ a panel that discussed creative writing in the honor genre. * Served as part of the English Graduate Student Association. * Attended a workshop on "Understanding and Supporting Students of all Gender Identities and Sexual Orientations." * Concentrated on genre literature, such as horror and science fiction.

  • East Carolina University

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Communication and Media Studies
    * Graduated with a 3.8 from the Honors College. * Wrote honors thesis on satire and parody in modern television, focusing on "South Park." * Concentrated on Media Studies with a minor in English. * Was a member of the East Carolina Honors Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, and Channel 31, the on campus television station.

  • Magna Cum Laude


    Graduated with a 3.8 GPA as a member of the Honors College.