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David Jefferson

David Jefferson

Mascoutah,IL

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning corrections field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Reliable employee seeking corrections position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Over the Road Truck Driver

Mound City Taxi & Delivery Service
Saint Louis, Missouri
09.1987 - Current

Field Representative

US Census Bureau
Saint Louis, Missouri
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Address canvassing test prior to the 2020 Census.

Print Journalist

Alton Telegraph, The Suburban Journals, The Post Dispatch
Saint Louis, Missouri
08.1986 - 12.2000
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
  • Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.

Writer - Editor

US Army Corps Of Engineers
Alton , Illinois
03.1989 - 01.1991
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
  • Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
  • Assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed stories to guide execution of concepts and tone.

Education

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Belleville Area College
Belleville, IL

Mass Communications/Marketing

Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
06.1986

Skills

  • State and Federal Regulations
  • Accident Documentation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Safety and Emergency Equipment
  • Inquiry Response
  • Legal Compliance

Military

Honorably Discharged, US Navy. 1976 to 1978

Timeline

Field Representative

US Census Bureau
09.2016 - 01.2017

Writer - Editor

US Army Corps Of Engineers
03.1989 - 01.1991

Over the Road Truck Driver

Mound City Taxi & Delivery Service
09.1987 - Current

Print Journalist

Alton Telegraph, The Suburban Journals, The Post Dispatch
08.1986 - 12.2000

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Belleville Area College

Mass Communications/Marketing

Southern Illinois University
David Jefferson