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Posted on: 2007-01-22

Tara Bernth 2993 W. Clark Rd. #302 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 678-0838 [email protected] EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in English Language, Literature, and Writing, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI Cum Laude G.P.A. 3.62 April 2005 Minor: Psychology Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI. 1999- 2002 G.P.A. 3.71 AWARDS AND HONORS Undergraduate Symposium April 1, 2005 poster presentation and painting on T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land, specifically the final portion “What the Thunder Said.” Eastern Michigan University Merit Scholarship 2004- 2005. Washtenaw Community College Transfer Scholarship 2002 AAUW Scholarship 1995 Award SKILLS * Proficient in Microsoft Word; Power Point, and Excel * Exceptional researching both on and off-line * Superb analytical skills, as well as an innate ability to work independently. * Well-versed in the sphere of art, literature, and writing. I possess a keen insight into artistic works, as well as the jargon present in formal writing, with a knack to discern and employ several interpretive approaches and the facility to communicate these both verbally and in written form. * The ability to conceptualize and express in a clear manner differing facets into a cohesive whole. WORK EXPERIENCE 2005-present: Ann Arbor District Library: Department: Circulation, position: Materials Processor. 2000-2005: Co-founder of the business partnership, Bernth & Shankwiler Creations, during the course of this business we actively maintained a successful partnership. 1999-2002: Ypsi-Arbor Lanes Ann Arbor, MI. Started employment as a waitress and became promoted to bar manager in 2001 resulting in an increased amount of business as well as establishing a repetition for personable, sincere customer service. 1996-1998: Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn MI. As an employee of the Estate I provided professional courteous service attending to numerous patrons at up-scale events. 1995: One–Hour Martinizing in Dearborn MI. My position was a night closer/manager, wherein I had full responsibility of closing the store each evening. COMMUNITY ACTIVISM 2006: A docent for The Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti, MI. 2002-2005: An active member of the Inter-Media Gallery Group, a student run gallery on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. I volunteered as a gallery guard for numerous student exhibitions. 1999: Co-Establisher and Vice-President of The Creative Expression Club at Washtenaw Community College. REFERENCEES References furnished upon request.