Edward Le’Mon Averette10004 Graduate Lane Apt.J, Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 340-6169 lemonaverette@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position at a non-profit, governmental or academic organization that utilizes investigation, communication and planning skills for social research.

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC May 2011; January 2013-December 2015Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor in Journalism, GPA: 3.78/ 4.0

Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA August 2009-December 2010Undecided, GPA: 3.50/4.0

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Quantitative Analysis (SOCY 4156) Sociological Research Methods (SOCY 4155)Sociological Social Psychology (SOCY 2161) Political Sociology (SOCY 3250)Contemporary Sociological Theory (SOCY 4153) Social Inequality (SOCY 4111)Sociology of the Internet (SOCY 4267) American Minority Groups (SOCY 3110)Visual Communication in the Media (JOUR 3163)

WORK EXPERIENCE

IKEA, Charlotte, NC September 2013- PresentSales Co-Worker

Provide quality customer service by managing customer’s orders over the computer and in-personHandle internal operations such as damages, returns and stock inventoryMaintain and structure aisles for co-workers to bring in merchandise Work with Ikea Family Promotions, Price Tags and Department signage

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Niner Media, Campus CommunicationsStaff Member November 2013- December 2015

Edit and write articles for weekly newspaper publicationProduce content and material for various sub-sections such as A&E, Sports, Opinion and LifestyleProvide teamwork orientated approach by working with other staff members

Intern August 2013- November 2013Displayed strong initiative for creating story ideasCompleted assignments in a timely and efficient mannerDisplayed versatility in writing for A&E and Lifestyle sectionsMaintain and care for live plants and foliage

Target , Charlotte, NC September 2011- November 2013Sales Floor Team Member

Provided excellent customer service for store guests by retrieving and discussing merchandise Cleaned and maintained a neat and organized store Operated the register as a cashier to accept forms of payment Greeted guests in a friendly manner and served as security liaison Target AP Recognition- February 2012 (Prevented theft of $2,000 of merchandise)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Fall 2015Office of Disability ServicesVolunteer Notetaker

Provided weekly detailed notes for qualified students registered with the Office of Disability Services.

Received forty-five hours of community service for participation in the Note Taker accommodation program

HONORS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

UNC Charlotte Magna Cum Laude December 2015UNC Charlotte Chancellor’s List Fall 2013, Spring 2015, UNC Charlotte Dean’s List Fall 2014, Fall 2015Niner Times Writer of the Year April 2014Southern Polytechnic State University Dean’s List Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010Southern Polytechnic State University Honors Program August 2009-December 2010

SKILLS

Applications: Social Media, InDesign, WordPress, Microsoft Office Operating Systems: Windows, Macintosh Miscellaneous: Research, Journalism, Photography, Interview preparation, Public speaking Six years of customer service and retail experience