Leslie S. Purnell lpurnell@mail.bw.edu (937) 408-2018 (mobile) 2743 Wellsford Lane Springfield, OH 45503
Education Baldwin-Wallace College Berea, Ohio Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Expected in May 2012 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Experience Baldwin-Wallace College College Relations Intern, Berea, OH January 2012- Present • Revised outdated posters and newsletters for Ovation 2012.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. 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. • Cleaned the surrounding work area, and washed dishes throughout the day. • Communicated effectively to the chefs what the customers requested from the restaurant. Achievement Centers for Children, Strongsville, OH June 2011-August 2011 • Supervised special needs children of various ages ranging from 5-20. • Participated in nature, musical, artistic, and recreational activities with the children. • Assisted children in the restrooms with changing and/or using the toilet. • Consoled those who needed a person to talk to about the struggles of their everyday lives.
Leadership • • •
Varsity letter winner in collegiate track and field Executive Member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee Division III Indoor Track and Field National Qualifier
Volunteer involvement • • •
Volunteer for Saturday of Service Volunteer with Student Athlete Advisory Committee Coach girls volleyball and basketball summer camps
Computer skills
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Microsoft Office (word, power point, excel, publisher, and access) Mac and Windows operating systems