Leslie S. Purnell 2743 Wellsford Lane Springfield, OH 45503 ● (937) 408-2018 ●lesliepurnell@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: To acquire a professional position where I can utilize my multicultural communication skills EDUCATION Baldwin-Wallace College Berea, Ohio Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Double minor in: • Diversity Studies (Specialized in; race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation) • Psychology (Specialized in; family, developmental, personality, and multicultural) EXPERIENCE Baldwin-Wallace College/College Relations Intern, Berea, OH January 2012- May 2012 • Revised outdated posters and newsletters for Ovation 2012. • Recommended new ways on how to publicize new events on campus. • Scheduled dates for when news releases and other PR needed to go out. • Campaigned Ovation 2012 to various venues. • Arranged set-up for the showcase at Ovation 2012. [Ovation is a communications program that allows Baldwin-Wallace students to share information with other constituents within the community.] Flair Restaurant & Event Center, North Royalton, OH April 2011- December 2011 • Completed transactions with the customers on a daily basis. • Provided the customers with quick and quality service. • Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work station • Maintained an open dialogue with the chefs to effectively serve customers. Achievement Centers for Children, Strongsville, OH June 2011-August 2011 • Supervised special needs campers of various ages ranging from 5-20. • Participated in nature, musical, artistic, and recreational activities with the campers. • Assisted campers with physical needs throughout the day. • Counseled campers with various physical, psychological, and emotional issues. Leadership • Executive Member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee • Chair of the Community Service sub-committee • Varsity letter winner in collegiate track and field • 3-time All-Conference Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field • 3-time Division III Track and Field National Qualifier Volunteer Involvement •
Volunteer work for Saturday of Service -Raked leaves around the local community
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Volunteer work with Student Athlete Advisory Committee -Made cards for the Ronald McDonald Children’s Home -Helped create resumes through Y.O.U program -Arranged a local soccer game during B-W men’s soccer halftime for two local club soccer teams
Skills TECHNICAL: Proficient in Social Media Outlets, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, InDesgin,
SPSS, and Mac and PC operating systems PERSONAL: Effective Multicultural Communicator, Adaptable, Dependable, Solid Work Ethic, Congenial
and Pleasant Personality. Strong Organizational Skills REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST