Monica Nelson
n/a

Websites:

• http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicanelson

As a dedicated community service volunteer, Monica Nelson knows "The right thing to do is usually the hardest." Monica Nelson has been doing the "right thing" for many years through her volunteer service for the needy in many different parts of society. She worked with adult education students as a mathematics tutor. Monica has been an active member of Global Links, an organization that delivers surplus American medical supplies to hospitals in third world countries. Monica Nelson also counseled domestic violence victims at the Sojourner Truth House, an organization dedicated to providing shelter, safety, and support to men, women, and children affected by domestic abuse. Monica Nelson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she studied Journalism. In her free time, Ms. Nelson enjoys cooking, gardening, and writing. She is also a keen athlete and lists tennis, baseball, and cross-country skiing among her favorite sports. The Wisconsin-resident is planning on achieving her pilot license and learning to surf in the future.

University / College: Marquette University

Field(s) of Study: Journalism

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Location: Milwaukee, WI

09/1974-12/1978

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University / College: Marquette University

Field(s) of Study: Coursework in Computer Studies and History

Location: Milwaukee, WI

01/2002-05/2002

Additional Information: Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

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University / College: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Field(s) of Study: Web Design - HTML I

Location: Milwaukee, WI

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University / College: Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council

Field(s) of Study: Math

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

2005-Present

Additional Information: Math Prep and Review

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University / College: Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter

Field(s) of Study: Disaster Action Team

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

12/2005-Present

Additional Information: Shelter Operations - Mass Care and Feeding; Disaster Mental Health; CPR

Company Name: Wisconsin Public Radio

Your Title: INTERN

Industry: Radio

Location: Milwaukee, WI

09/2001-01/2002

Description: Screened callers for radio program hosted by Kathleen Dunn; Prospected corporate underwriters for various NPR and Wisconsin Public Radio programs. Accompanied senior staff at newsgathering events. Sought sponsors/promotional gifts for WPR fundraising.

Responsibilities: On-Air producing, newsgathering, marketing and sales

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Company Name: Williams-Sonoma

Your Title: SALES/CASHIER

Industry: Retail Kitchenware

Location: Milwaukee, WI

09/2000-01/2001

Description: Seasonal sales

Responsibilities: Assist customers with various transactions to include returns, exchanges, ship/send orders, catalog merchandise returns, catalog sales, gift certificates, bridal registry, special orders, cash sales and customer complaints. Help in opening and closing the store, which involves food sample preparation, general store clean up and restocking

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Company Name: Aquarius Productions

Your Title: APPRENTICE

Industry: Advertising/Public Relations

Location: Pewaukee, WI

05/1978-09/1978

Description: Summer position in field of radio/tv journalismResponsibilities: Instrumental in the preparation and presentation of proposals for prospective clients. Assisted in writing copy, press releases, and developed exposure to the production of radio and television commercials for this advertising and public relations firm. Worked closely with the company owner and production personnel.

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Company Name: Michael J. Miller CPA and Realtor

Your Title: OFFICE MANAGER

Industry: Accounting and Real Estate Management

Location: Milwaukee, WI

06-1975-12/1977

Description: Real Estate and accounting management

Responsibilities: Worked in a six-person office. Held responsibility for bookkeeping and assistance in real estate management. This was a position, which required sound judgment and the ability to make decisions and handle responsibilities above and beyond general office duties.