Tennia Walker
Posted on: 2015-04-30
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TENNIA WALKER |
803-767-8705
Profile
Passionate person determined to make a better change in the world. Experience working in the federal government as well as the non-profit sector. A true leader in the making.
Education
Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC Bachelors in Political Science Aug. 2009- Dec. 2012
Work Experience
- Americorps Vista- Midlands Reading Consortium 2014-Present
- An effort to increase literacy levels in grades K-2nd in Title I schools.
- Managing volunteer database
- Managing volunteer tutoring schedules at various sites
- Ten week course in grant writing and fund raising
- Reviewing grants for educational programs
- Tutoring at various sites
- Volunteer recruitment through community events
- 6 week childcare services for parenting class
- Projected to complete over 1700 hours of service
- Exhibiting strong administrative skills
- Grant research for sustainability
- Americorps NCCC/FEMA Corps, Atlantic Region- Corps Member 2013-May 2014 Public Assistance Specialist/ Corps Ambassador Program Representative
- 10- month government service program that is team based and residential
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program-Portfolio Manager
- Alaska Rampart Regional Response Coordination Center Exercise Event
- Organizing outreach events to promote the program at various venues
- Served as Community Council Representative and planned events for the Corps
- Completed over 1700 hours of service
- Worked in the Federal Disaster Relief Coordinating office for Natural and Cultural Resources
- Displaying strong administrative skills
- Guest Service Representative at Wild Wing Resort, Conway, SC 2013- Jul.2013
- Proficient in IQware including conducting night audits
- Facilitated daily office administrative duties without supervision, including credit card transactions
- Exhibited excellent customer service to meet the needs of guests
· Carolina Home Exteriors- Intern, Murrells Inlet, SC May 2012- Aug. 2012
- Consolidating all clientele and put it into a database
- Produced a photo album of major projects for advertisement
- Carrying out day to day filing and depositing large amounts of money
- Administrating office duties
- Volunteer and Marketing Intern for Habitat for Humanity of Horry County 2012-Apr.2012
- Working with Twitter and Facebook to promote the organization
- Assisting in recruiting potential employees at a career fair
- Helping with events such as the Home Show and Collegiate Challenge
Volunteer Work
- Habitat For Humanity
- Harvester’s Food Bank
- Kansas City Pet Project
- Salvation Army
- Nature Consortium
- Kids’ Quest Museum
Activities & Honors
- President of the Political Science Honor Society- Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Rho Chapter
- Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts Dean’s List: Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2012, and Fall 2012
- Southern Regional Model United Nations- Best Position Paper Award
- Public speaking and communicating ideas for resolutions for international cohesiveness
- Encompassing ideas from different delegations from over 200 schools
- Extensive research from multiple sources including international sources
- Vice Chair of South Carolina Student Legislature Coastal Carolina Delegation - Best Large Delegation Award
- Public speaking skills that required quick articulating to get important points addressed
- Debating on the pros and cons on bills while attaching necessary amendments to enhance them.
- Helping new members write bills and getting them engaged in the process
- Certified in Mental Health First Aid
- United States Presidential and Congressional Award for community service
|
TENNIA WALKER |
803-767-8705
Profile
Passionate person determined to make a better change in the world. Experience working in the federal government as well as the non-profit sector. A true leader in the making.
Education
Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC Bachelors in Political Science Aug. 2009- Dec. 2012
Work Experience
- Americorps Vista- Midlands Reading Consortium 2014-Present
- An effort to increase literacy levels in grades K-2nd in Title I schools.
- Managing volunteer database
- Managing volunteer tutoring schedules at various sites
- Ten week course in grant writing and fund raising
- Reviewing grants for educational programs
- Tutoring at various sites
- Volunteer recruitment through community events
- 6 week childcare services for parenting class
- Projected to complete over 1700 hours of service
- Exhibiting strong administrative skills
- Grant research for sustainability
- Americorps NCCC/FEMA Corps, Atlantic Region- Corps Member 2013-May 2014 Public Assistance Specialist/ Corps Ambassador Program Representative
- 10- month government service program that is team based and residential
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program-Portfolio Manager
- Alaska Rampart Regional Response Coordination Center Exercise Event
- Organizing outreach events to promote the program at various venues
- Served as Community Council Representative and planned events for the Corps
- Completed over 1700 hours of service
- Worked in the Federal Disaster Relief Coordinating office for Natural and Cultural Resources
- Displaying strong administrative skills
- Guest Service Representative at Wild Wing Resort, Conway, SC 2013- Jul.2013
- Proficient in IQware including conducting night audits
- Facilitated daily office administrative duties without supervision, including credit card transactions
- Exhibited excellent customer service to meet the needs of guests
· Carolina Home Exteriors- Intern, Murrells Inlet, SC May 2012- Aug. 2012
- Consolidating all clientele and put it into a database
- Produced a photo album of major projects for advertisement
- Carrying out day to day filing and depositing large amounts of money
- Administrating office duties
- Volunteer and Marketing Intern for Habitat for Humanity of Horry County 2012-Apr.2012
- Working with Twitter and Facebook to promote the organization
- Assisting in recruiting potential employees at a career fair
- Helping with events such as the Home Show and Collegiate Challenge
Volunteer Work
- Habitat For Humanity
- Harvester’s Food Bank
- Kansas City Pet Project
- Salvation Army
- Nature Consortium
- Kids’ Quest Museum
Activities & Honors
- President of the Political Science Honor Society- Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Rho Chapter
- Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts Dean’s List: Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2012, and Fall 2012
- Southern Regional Model United Nations- Best Position Paper Award
- Public speaking and communicating ideas for resolutions for international cohesiveness
- Encompassing ideas from different delegations from over 200 schools
- Extensive research from multiple sources including international sources
- Vice Chair of South Carolina Student Legislature Coastal Carolina Delegation - Best Large Delegation Award
- Public speaking skills that required quick articulating to get important points addressed
- Debating on the pros and cons on bills while attaching necessary amendments to enhance them.
- Helping new members write bills and getting them engaged in the process
- Certified in Mental Health First Aid
- United States Presidential and Congressional Award for community service
Skills & Interests
- Clerical and technological skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and Outlook.)
- Cooking
- Music composition using FL Studio
- Technical Writing
- Sports such as football, basketball, and fishing
Skills & Interests
- Clerical and technological skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and Outlook.)
- Cooking
- Music composition using FL Studio
- Technical Writing
- Sports such as football, basketball, and fishing