Posted on: 2007-12-21
C L A U D I A L A U R E N C A S S A D O R E 598 HUMBOLDT STREET, # 1L • BROOKLYN , N Y 1 1222 TEL : 5 20-732-7854 EMAIL : [email protected] E D U C A T I O N Buena High School, Sierra Vista, Arizona Sophomore through senior years. Graduation Date: June 3, 2004 Alchesay High School, Whiteriver, Arizona Freshman year. Verde Valley Performing Arts School, Sedona , Arizona Beginning of Freshman year. P A I D W O R K E X P E R I E N C E WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER Casa Grande, Arizona October 24, 2005- October 22, 2007. Two years of full-time work experience in progressively more responsible positions, with commensurate pay increases. Most recently, six months of orderfilling. Physically demanding loading experience, boxes up to 50 lbs. Experience on warehouse equipment including forklifts and power equipment. Eighteen months in the Distribution Center as a Receiver, a position requiring fast logistical skills, math, and knowledge of billing information of various companies. BLOCKBUSTER Casa Grande, Arizona August – October 2005. Clerk at Blockbuster Video stores in Mesa and Casa Grande, Arizona. Changed stores because relocated to Casa Grande. ASSISTANT - D.D. BORDER RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, Inc., Bisbee and Sierra Vista, Arizona September 2001 to Summer 2004. D. D. Border Research Associates is a private consultancy dedicated to providing strategic assistance to non-profit organizations. Assistance included: compiling materials and logistical assistance for large events for the following clients: the Ms. Foundation for Women Arizona New Partners Initiative; and Gang Reduction, Awareness, Prevention & Education, Inc. TRAINER/ FACILITATOR - SEABHS NEW TURF PREVENTION YOUTH ADVOCATES August 2004. Facilitated and presented at youth trainings and public events, including cultural events and social service convenings. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBAL MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, Whiteriver, Arizona June, 2002. TRAINER - NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL WORKSHOP, SAUSALITO, CA July 1996. Conducted pow-wow dance workshop for 35 participants. A W A R D S & T I T L E S H E L D POW-WOW DANCER AWARD, 1999 MISS WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE YOUTH, 2002. Public speaking, cultural events, performance, radio and television appearances, youth issues forum. LITTLE MISS WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE, 1999 APACHE BABY GIRL OF THE YEAR, 1988 V O L U N T E E R E X P E R I E N C E VOLUNTEER – PENDRAGON THEATRE SARANAC LAKE, NY. Summer Repertory Season 2004. Theatre training required. Assisted in acting and theatre exercises. Set up and broke down theatre sets and props. Also was Assistant Stage Manager for Servant of Two Masters. TRAINER - SEABHS NEW TURF PREVENTION YOUTH ADVOCATES SIERRA VISTA,AZ. September 2001 to May 2004. Native American songs and drumming; smudging; Developing and Implementing a youth action/ prevention plan; and Cultural Traditions as part of community diversity. TRAINER - NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL WORKSHOPS, VARIOUS Workshops conducted include: dancing, drumming, smudging. VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE HEADSTART Filing and clerical assistance for Cultural Specialist, as needed. S K I L L S Languages- Intermediate Apache and Lakota. Computer Skills- Word processing (Microsoft Word, Publisher); Internet and Email. Facilitation and Public Speaking- Public Speaking at talent shows, pow-wows, pageants and leadership trainings. Performing Arts Theatre- Advanced acting and stage training. Worked with the Buena Action Company (Sierra Vista, Az) for three years. Dance- Advanced Pow-wow dance. And various other styles, including African American rythm dance, and two step. Instruments- Traditional Native American drumming. Jimbeh drum. Shakarea and Clarinet (can read music). Singer- Singer of various Native American songs. Relating to Cultural ceremonies, Sundance, and Pow-wows. R E F E R E N C E S Alberto Villesquez, Perishable Receiving Coach, Walmar Distribution Center, Casa Grande, AZ. 520-836-4500. Susan Richards, Youth Advocates Mentor, SEABHS New Turf Prevention, Sierra Vista, AZ. 520-459-6377.