Helena K. Boone 833 Old Greenville Highway, Apt. 1223 • Clemson, SC 29631

Telephone: 803-421-9156 Email: helenaboone95@yahoo.com

Objective

A motivated, creative and hard-working candidate seeking a full-time position working with military families which will allow me to vastly expand on past work and volunteer experience.

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Uber – Independent Contractor / Driver August 2016 – PresentClemson, SCPersonal driver for numerous clients seeking a convenient, safe ride to various destinations in the Clemson area.

Zaxby’s – Cashier May 2016 – PresentClemson, SCProvide excellent customer service while accurately taking food orders both at the drive through window and in the lobby, preparing those orders for distribution to the customer, daily lobby duties and any additional tasks required to ensure Zaxby’s customer service standards are met and exceeded.

Sparks Research – Interviewer August – November 2015Clemson, SCConducted telephone interviews for various companies by asking poll and rating questions regarding the contracted company’s service.

Elite Techniques – Environmental Technician June 2015 – July 2015Camden, SCCollected environmental data such as soil and water samples from the field in order to record and analyze the samples utilizing Microsoft Excel for reporting to the client.

Relay for Life of Kershaw County – Volunteer January 2012 – Present Lugoff, SC Volunteer duties include assisting the Executive Leadership Team with advocacy initiatives, participating in meetings, and assisting Team Captains with errands, materials and other needed items to prepare for Relay fundraising. Lead volunteer at the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Relay events for the Clemson v. Carolina themed fundraising tent, which included recruiting other volunteers to successfully raise funds benefitting Relay for Life initiatives.

SC Army National Guard C Co 151 ESB Family Readiness Group (FRG) January 2010 – December 2013Youth Volunteer and Member of the SC National Guard Teen PanelCamden, SC Volunteer duties included attending all FRG meetings, organizing and overseeing activities for attending children, participating in discussions regarding family oriented activities during deployment and assisting where needed to ensure FRG event success. Active member of the first South Carolina National Guard Teen Panel, which included speaking before unit commanders and school counselors throughout the state on how children of deployed parents can better connect with their parents both during deployment and after coming home from deployment.

Babysitter May 2009 – Present Lugoff, Camden and Elgin, SC Care for the children of numerous families in the Lugoff, Elgin and Camden areas. Includes structured activities, meal preparation, fun day trips to the movies and other activities and monitoring the children’s well-being at all times.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Clemson University Played Trumpet with the Tiger Band during the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Football and Basketball

Seasons Member of the Clemson University Concert Band during the 2015 and 2016 Spring Concert

Seasons Member of Kappa Kappa Psi – Spring 2015 to Present

Lugoff-Elgin High School South Carolina National Guard Teen Panel – 2012/13 Panel Member representing military

youths throughout the state Four years of marching band and concert band - Trumpet 2013 Honor Graduate – 3.87 GPA LIFE Scholarship Recipient

EDUCATION

Clemson University June 2013 – May 2016Clemson, SC Majored in Food Science with a concentration in Nutrition.

Central Carolina Technical College August 2012 – May 2013Camden, SC Dual Enrollment Courses for both college and high school credit - English 101, 102, Psychology 101, Math 110 and 112, Theatre 101

Lugoff-Elgin High School – Honor Graduate, 3.87 GPALugoff, SC High School Diploma – June 1, 2013

SKILLS

Extremely proficient with the entire Microsoft Office suite, online research and report writing. Strong verbal and personal communication skills, along with organization, time management and

multitasking skills. Public relations, customer service and trouble shooting skills. The ability to read and write music, plus more than 10 years’ experience playing trumpet.

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