Objective   
 
          It is my goal to seek out a career opportunity that will allow me to utilize the valuable tools I have acquired during my academic career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  I have developed a passion for writing that not only reflects a critical mind but a creative energy that permeates through my perception of the world around me. 
 


Education  
           
        Degree:  Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 
                         Graduation Date:  December 1998 

        Academic Status:  Major: English                                   Major GPA: 3.46 
                                        Minor: African American Studies       Minor GPA: 3.66 
                                        Cumulative GPA: 3.186 
 
  
           Distinctions:  Dean's List    Fall       1996 
                                                       Spring  1997 
                                                       Fall       1997 
 


Professional Experience   

         *  Modern Times Boutique 
                Position: Sales Associate          Other Duties: Order Merchandise;  Inventory 
                Wage: $6.00/hr and 2% Commission 
                Supervisor:  Lisa Marcusson 
                From:  08.98        To:  Present 
 

            *  Hudson Belk 
                Position: Clarins Cosmetics Representative  &  Sales Associate 
                Wage:  $5.50/hr  and 2% Commission 
                Supervisor: Janet Peterson 
                From:  06.96        To:  09.97 
 

            *  Papagayo's  Restaurant 
                Position: Waitress 
                Wage: $2.13 + tips 
                Supervisor:  Donovan 
                From: 05.95          To:  05.96 
 
  
Travel Abroad Experience 
  
        *  Grankulla, Finland 
                 Summer of 1993 
                 CESP (Charlotte Exchange Student Program) 

        *  Paris, France 
                 Summer of 1998 
                 University of N.C. at Chapel Hill Exchange Student Program 
 

Hobbies  
  
        Writing (short stories and poetry), Piano (8 years), Theater (stage props),  Clothing Design 
              Interior Decorating, Sewing