Lynn Meade's Resume: Chronological- Functional Format

LYNN MEADE

Education

M.A. Communication. GPA 4.0/4.0

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. December, 1996

B.A. Communication. GPA in major 3.7/4.0

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. December, 1994

A.A. Management. GPA 3.9/4.0

University of Maryland, European Campus, August, 1991

Northwest Arkansas Community College

Miscellaneous studies. GPA 4.0

Computer Skills

Symantec, Q and A, Word Perfect, Peachtree, Printmaster Gold,

Internet Navigation, Microsoft Office, Trellix Web

Teaching Experience

Instructor. Northwest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, AR

Teach basic communication and small group communication, design challenging classroom activities to apply complex concepts, create a comfortable learning environment, challenge students to relate concepts to their experiences, designed a web-page for students, enthusiastically encourage students to succeed as speakers and as individuals, developed a system for exchange of object lessons between faculty members. August 1999-Current

Instructor. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.

Taught Communication 1313. Lectured on theoretical concepts, created climate of participation and open discussion, continually updated lecture material with current research and business trends, used activities and examples to encourage active learning. January 1997-May 1997.

Teaching Assistant. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.

Taught Communication 1313, basic communication. Prepared and delivered lectures, created and

administered tests, conducted small-group simulations, taught and graded speech presentations,

designed exercises that promoted an atmosphere open to student participation, used examples from the academic and the working world to make material relevant to student. Participated in

teaching workshops. Received high teaching ratings.January 1994 - December 1996.

Research

Research Assistant. Collaboration is Key Grant

Under the direction of Dr. Amason at the University of Arkansas, the research project was designed to

improve parent teacher conferences in public schools. Conducted survey, participated in focus groups,

analyzed data.

Network Study. University of Arkansas. Fayetteville, AR.

Conducted a full scale network study on a mortgage company as a member of a team, created survey,

organized data, charted network links, wrote executive summary. Summer 1996.

Nonprofit Experience ____

Coordinator. Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Fayetteville, AR.

Recruited, trained and coordinated volunteers to help the elderly and

disabled. Conducted focus groups, organized fund raisers, wrote grants,

maintained organizational records, reported to Board of Directors,

networked with area agencies, designed brochures and literature,

processed client referrals, organized the dissemination of information to

media, created volunteer award program, connected faith groups, helping

agencies and clients. October 1997 to September 1999.

Sales/ Management Experience

Assistant Manger. Fowler Photography, Rogers, AR.

Photographed clients, showed customer proofs, booked special photo

processed darkroom work, masked negatives for processing,

managed telemarketing department, participated in hiring and

dismissal process, settled employee disputes, created brochures and

sales displays, assisted in the designing of advertisements.

June 1993 - January 1994

Vice President of Marketing. Stotts & Assoc., Springdale, AR

Traveled Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas as a Manufacture's Representative

for diesel related lines. Established new accounts, serviced existing

accounts, promoted good relations between manufacturer and customer,

trained company and customer representatives, created customer

information packets, designed custom database program.

November 1991 - July 1992.

Manufacture's Representative. Pioneer Electronics, Germany.

Brought sales from $32,000 monthly to all time high of $45,000,

matched customer's needs with company's product, designed product

displays, installed equipment in sound boards, represented company at

product shows, controlled stock levels. March 1991 - November 1991.

Salesperson and Account Executive. Patton TV & Stereo, KY

Sold over 50% of the store's sales volume, sold televisions, furniture,

and appliances, processed credit applications, maintained company

records, reorganized company's accounting and record system,

made deposits, processed payroll reports, installed electronic components,

consistently recognized for the highest sales, trained new employees,

headed collections. July 1987 - September 1988.

Salesperson and Account Clerk. Campbell TV & Stereo. Oak Grove, KY

Sold televisions, furniture, and appliances, processed credit applications,

remained the top sales person, acquired and maintained extensive

knowledge of product line, installed electronics on sound boards, filed

company reports, trained for assistant manger position.

October 1986 - July 1987.

International Experience

Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Lived in Germany for three years.

Traveled Europe extensively, learned appreciation for other

cultures.

London. Participated in an accelerated course that

examined musicals in the major theater houses in London.

Additional Experience

Communication Audit Participant. Federal Savings Bank,

Rogers, AR. Participated in the writing of the goal and mission statement,

partook in the troubleshooting process, attended workshops for

interpersonal development.

Academic Presentations

Top Debut Paper Panel. Southern States Communication

Convention, Savanna, Georgia. April 1997. Opening the X-Files:

The Battle Between Science and Myth.

Awards

University of Maryland European, Dean's List; Campbell TV and Stereo

Highest Sales Award; University of Arkansas- 3rd place Championship

Debate; Harding University- Superior Championship Debate;

Henderson University 3rd place Novice Debate; Harding University-

2nd place Championship Debate; Greenwood High School

-2nd place Poetry Interpretation; Hillcrest High School- 1st place Mime;

Hillcrest High School Excellence in Poetry Interpretation; Arkansas State

University- Superior Persuasion ;Arkansas State University-Superior

Poetry Interpretation; Southern Baptist Association Speech Contest-State

Finals; La Sartoma Youth Excellence Award; Academic All American,

American High School Press Awards (1 Superior, 2 Excellence,

1 Honorable Mention);Who's Who among American High School

Students; High School Excellence in Journalism, Art, Drama, Physical

Education.

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