Elisabeth Burns
Linthicum,Maryland
Summary
Recent college graduate seeking entry-level opportunity to contribute to dynamic team, offering strong communication, customer service and administrative skills with proficiency in ARC GIS, EXCEL, WORD, PIXART, POWERPOINT and GOOGLE Slides. Can read, speak and write Japanese (3 years) and speak Spanish (7 years).
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Maryland Environmental Service (MES)
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted soil sampling and measured soil level in wetlands. Collected data from wetlands monitoring.
- Assisted with form organization and development in EXCEL.
- Responded to energy invoice requests from BGE and other energy companies in Maryland.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Business Owner, Depop and Poshmark Stores
Self-employed
03.2022 - Current
- On-line retailer
- Formatted listings including drafting accurate product descriptions and taking photos.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Managed operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including evaluating effectiveness and costs associated with various online resale website platform costs.
- Packaged and shipped items in a timely manner,.
- Implemented efficient systems for inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers and negotiate sales.
Carnival Assistant
Shaw And Sons Amusements
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Sold carnival tickets to rides in ticket booth.
- Worked at various carnival games, handling money.
- Worked with management to resolve worker challenges and difficult customer issues effectively.
- Required shift work and late hours. Was consistently punctual, friendly and focused.
Office Assistant
Maryland Business For Responsive Government , Inc.
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Assisted with proofreading. organization and distribution of annual political publication to over 2,500 Maryland CEOs and senior business leaders.
- Helped with events organization, marketing and set-up.
- Assisted with preparation of promotional material and programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Mount De Sales Academy
Catonsville, United States05.2017
Skills
- Driven and Determined
- Customer Service
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Writing (journalism and creative writing)
- Editing and proofreading
- Administrative Operations
- Negotiating
- Activity planning
- Social Media Marketing
- Photography
- Organizational Skills
Community Service and Hobbies
Hobbies include reading, crafting (especially cross stitching), caring for two rescue dogs and a cat. Volunteer activities include Happy Helpers for the Homeless, the SPCA, and various state and local political campaigns.
Timeline
Intern
Maryland Environmental Service (MES)
06.2023 - 08.2023
Carnival Assistant
Shaw And Sons Amusements
06.2022 - 08.2022
Business Owner, Depop and Poshmark Stores
Self-employed
03.2022 - Current
Office Assistant
Maryland Business For Responsive Government , Inc.
01.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Ursinus College
High School Diploma -
Mount De Sales Academy
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