Tennia Walker  Resume
            
            Posted on: 2015-04-30
                                               Bachelors in Political Science                                                                                                                         Aug. - Dec. 
 
Work Experience 
 
- Americorps Vista- Midlands Reading Consortium  -Present
 
 
- An effort to increase literacy levels in grades K-nd 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
 
-  week childcare services for parenting class
 
- Projected to complete over  hours of service
 
- Exhibiting strong administrative skills
 
- Grant research for sustainability
 
 
- Americorps NCCC/FEMA Corps, Atlantic Region- Corps Member                  -May                                    Public Assistance Specialist/ Corps Ambassador Program Representative                            
 
 
- - 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  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                                 - Jul.
 
 
- 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 - Aug. 
 
- 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                             -Apr.
 
 
- 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 , Fall , Spring , and Fall 
 
 
- 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  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
 
 
                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                         
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. - Dec. 
 
Work Experience 
 
- Americorps Vista- Midlands Reading Consortium  -Present
 
 
- An effort to increase literacy levels in grades K-nd 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
 
-  week childcare services for parenting class
 
- Projected to complete over  hours of service
 
- Exhibiting strong administrative skills
 
- Grant research for sustainability
 
 
- Americorps NCCC/FEMA Corps, Atlantic Region- Corps Member                  -May                                    Public Assistance Specialist/ Corps Ambassador Program Representative                            
 
 
- - 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  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                                 - Jul.
 
 
- 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 - Aug. 
 
- 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                             -Apr.
 
 
- 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 , Fall , Spring , and Fall 
 
 
- 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  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