Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Josephine Burnham

Hoffman Estates,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Asbury University

Copy Editor
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
  • Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
  • Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.

Jessamine County Schools

After-School Teacher
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Crystal Lake Park District

Summer Camp Counselor
05.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
  • Participated in camper registration and check-in processes to collect all necessary camp information and paperwork.
  • Prepared and submitted daily and weekly reports to keep records of campers' attendance, behavior and progress.
  • Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
  • Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.

Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza

Associate
10.2018 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
  • Created solutions for customers to satisfy specific needs, quality and budget.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Generated sales reports and presentations for senior management.

JC Penny Co

Sales Associate
01.2017 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

Education

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Bachelor of Arts from English
12.2023

East Lake High School
Tarpon Springs, FL

High School Diploma
05.2019

Skills

  • Style Guidelines
  • Content Editing
  • Develop Story Ideas
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Disciplinary Enforcement
  • Structural Limits
  • Group Management
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Timeline

Copy Editor

Asbury University
10.2022 - Current

After-School Teacher

Jessamine County Schools
10.2021 - Current

Summer Camp Counselor

Crystal Lake Park District
05.2021 - Current

Associate

Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza
10.2018 - 07.2019

Sales Associate

JC Penny Co
01.2017 - 10.2018

Asbury University

Bachelor of Arts from English

East Lake High School

High School Diploma
Josephine Burnham