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Name	Leatrice D. Coleman
Email	ldcoleman08@yahoo.com
City	Spring
State	Texas
Phone	713-806-9359
Website	N/A
Categories	News/Reporting, Production, Promotions/PR/Marketing, Public Services/Community Affairs, Sports
Resume Text	LEATRICE D. COLEMAN 301 Pruitt Road #731 / Spring, TX 77380 / 713-806-9359 / ldcoleman08@yahoo.com OBJECTIVE To secure a position in News/Entertainment, where I can learn, grow, and advance; where my communications, writing, and public/community relations skills can be positively utilized, to broadcast news and information to the public. EXPERIENCE KPRC – Local 2 / Houston, Texas October 2007 – May 2008 Intern • I went ‘in the field’ with various Reporters; learned how to put a story (package) together from beginning to end; Learned different interviewing styles, voice-over changes and usage; The emotions utilized in voice and body; How to draw out the most important points and features of a story. • Worked with the Photographers to learn exciting ways to report a story; learned different actions/gestures to use to grab the attention of the on-looking audience; various ways of depicting a story and/or the emotions of the interviewee. • Worked with the Producers of the show to learn how to write a story for the news (show); learned how to apply needed graphics, VO’s and vo-sots. • Worked with the Editors to learn how to edit from, and for, a package and raw video; audio. Learned splicing, and overwriting, A-rolling and B-rolling; the editing terms and keys on the keyboard and when to use them. • Worked with the Assignment Editor to learn and utilize iNews. Did ‘beat checks,’ typed stories into the boards and answered incoming calls. Researched and advised the Producers of changes/updates to Top (Ongoing) Stories. City of Houston – Houston Airport System (HAS) August 2003 – July 2008 Administrative Assistant / Sr. Office Assistant / Volunteers Coordinator for Super Bowl XXXVIII January 2005 to July 2008 Administrative Assistant to Airport Operations Sr. Superintendent • Assistant to the Sr. Superintendent: multi-tasking; schedule meetings; create reports; monthly budget report, etc. • Training Coordinator for the Airport Communications Department; Coordinate with HR personnel as needed • Maintain Confidentiality of Personnel Records, Disciplinary Actions, and Hiring/Termination • Creator, Coordinator, Editor-In-Chief, and a Writer of the Airport Communications Newsletter • Handle all aspects of Third Party Incidents; requires coordinating with other departments • Payroll; Job Order Requests (JOR’s); Customer Service; Train supervisors regarding payroll • Completed 20 weeks Model-Netics class; Provide assistance with the coordination of conducted interviews • Completed the ‘Process Improvement’ course; Process Requisitions and Budget Reports in SAP. August 2003 to January 2005 (Promoted to Administrative Assistant position, above, in Jan. 2005) Sr. Office Assistant to Assistant Airport Manager (Management Office) – Maintenance and Administration • Prepare all payroll and Leave Request forms; maintain employee attendance records; distribute checks • Receive and organize all customer complaint and suggestion forms; handle all reports for these forms • Training Coordinator for all Management and Project Management personnel • Prepare specialized documents for employee evaluations; Handle confidential matters and documentations • Edit correspondence from all departments under the Administration division; Faxing; Copying • Maintain and update filing system; answer telephone, screen calls and greet all guests; schedule meetings • Operate and utilize all office equipment; distribute mail; Utilize interpersonal and organizational skills Volunteers Coordinator for Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004) • Managed and executed all aspects of the Super Bowl XXXVIII Volunteer initiative for HAS, at Hobby Airport. • Created, organized, scheduled and tracked all customer service initiatives for Hobby’s 200+ employees • Prepared materials, trained and taught specific Super Bowl customer service classes to 200+ HAS personnel • Supervised all volunteers sent to Hobby by the Super Bowl Host Committee • Hobby Airport representative and spokesperson for the Volunteer Rally, held at Reliant Stadium, hosted by the Super Bowl Host Committee. • Created documents associated with the volunteer / customer service initiative • Managed VIP room, refreshments, parking and badge distribution Houston Texans – National Football League July 2003 – Present Guest Relations / Customer Service Representative (Seasonal Position) • Received seven Spirit of Service Awards (to-date) for outstanding and excellent customer service • Responsible for assisting all guests that I make contact with, by utilizing my interpersonal communication skills • Use the Archtics system to relocate guests that require special accommodations • Handle all guest complaints, suggestions and comments • Work all Texans’ (home) game days, including the preseason games Harvest Time Church April 1999 – August 2003 Assistant Coordinator of Public Relations (Non-Paid/Community Service) • Conducted numerous community outreach programs for the Harvest Time Community Center • Established productive partnerships with City, State and Federal Officials • Acted as liaison on behalf of Harvest Time Church at various community / public events and ceremonies (i.e. Mayoral Townhall Meeting; Community Park Openings, etc.) • Secured the participation of the NFL Houston Texans and Houston Texans’ Cheerleaders for Harvest Time Community Center Groundbreaking Ceremony • Successfully Lobbied for Harvest Time Community Center Street Re-Naming Project in the Greenspoint Area • Organized and participated in Back-to-School Drives • Hosted and organized a Public Speaking Workshop and a Writers’ Workshop • Made numerous public speaking presentations and acted in commercialized skits EDUCATION Sam Houston State University / Huntsville, Texas Bachelor of Arts Degree: Speech Communications Minor: Spanish COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer; iNews, SAP, NetTime, Archtics, Genesis COMMUNICATION SKILLS Presentations * Sponsorship Development * Editing * Proofreading * Public Speaking * Proposal Writing * Copy Writing * Excellent Interpersonal, Intercultural and Organizational Skills
Posted	2008-08-18 23:14:52

Name

Leatrice D. Coleman

ldcoleman08@yahoo.com

City

Spring

State

Texas

Phone

713-806-9359

Website

N/A

Categories

News/Reporting, Production, Promotions/PR/Marketing, Public Services/Community Affairs, Sports

Resume Text

LEATRICE D. COLEMAN
301 Pruitt Road #731 / Spring, TX 77380 / 713-806-9359 / ldcoleman08@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position in News/Entertainment, where I can learn, grow, and advance; where my communications, writing, and public/community relations skills can be positively utilized, to broadcast news and information to the public.

EXPERIENCE

KPRC – Local 2 / Houston, Texas
October 2007 – May 2008
Intern

• I went ‘in the field’ with various Reporters; learned how to put a story (package) together from beginning to end; Learned different interviewing styles, voice-over changes and usage; The emotions utilized in voice and body; How to draw out the most important points and features of a story.
• Worked with the Photographers to learn exciting ways to report a story; learned different actions/gestures to use to grab the attention of the on-looking audience; various ways of depicting a story and/or the emotions of the interviewee.
• Worked with the Producers of the show to learn how to write a story for the news (show); learned how to apply needed graphics, VO’s and vo-sots.
• Worked with the Editors to learn how to edit from, and for, a package and raw video; audio. Learned splicing, and overwriting, A-rolling and B-rolling; the editing terms and keys on the keyboard and when to use them.
• Worked with the Assignment Editor to learn and utilize iNews. Did ‘beat checks,’ typed stories into the boards and answered incoming calls. Researched and advised the Producers of changes/updates to Top (Ongoing) Stories.

City of Houston – Houston Airport System (HAS)
August 2003 – July 2008
Administrative Assistant / Sr. Office Assistant / Volunteers Coordinator for Super Bowl XXXVIII

January 2005 to July 2008
Administrative Assistant to Airport Operations Sr. Superintendent
• Assistant to the Sr. Superintendent: multi-tasking; schedule meetings; create reports; monthly budget report, etc.
• Training Coordinator for the Airport Communications Department; Coordinate with HR personnel as needed
• Maintain Confidentiality of Personnel Records, Disciplinary Actions, and Hiring/Termination
• Creator, Coordinator, Editor-In-Chief, and a Writer of the Airport Communications Newsletter
• Handle all aspects of Third Party Incidents; requires coordinating with other departments
• Payroll; Job Order Requests (JOR’s); Customer Service; Train supervisors regarding payroll
• Completed 20 weeks Model-Netics class; Provide assistance with the coordination of conducted interviews
• Completed the ‘Process Improvement’ course; Process Requisitions and Budget Reports in SAP.

August 2003 to January 2005 (Promoted to Administrative Assistant position, above, in Jan. 2005)
Sr. Office Assistant to Assistant Airport Manager (Management Office) – Maintenance and Administration
• Prepare all payroll and Leave Request forms; maintain employee attendance records; distribute checks
• Receive and organize all customer complaint and suggestion forms; handle all reports for these forms
• Training Coordinator for all Management and Project Management personnel
• Prepare specialized documents for employee evaluations; Handle confidential matters and documentations
• Edit correspondence from all departments under the Administration division; Faxing; Copying
• Maintain and update filing system; answer telephone, screen calls and greet all guests; schedule meetings
• Operate and utilize all office equipment; distribute mail; Utilize interpersonal and organizational skills

Volunteers Coordinator for Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004)
• Managed and executed all aspects of the Super Bowl XXXVIII Volunteer initiative for HAS, at Hobby Airport.
• Created, organized, scheduled and tracked all customer service initiatives for Hobby’s 200+ employees
• Prepared materials, trained and taught specific Super Bowl customer service classes to 200+ HAS personnel
• Supervised all volunteers sent to Hobby by the Super Bowl Host Committee
• Hobby Airport representative and spokesperson for the Volunteer Rally, held at Reliant Stadium, hosted by the Super Bowl Host Committee.
• Created documents associated with the volunteer / customer service initiative
• Managed VIP room, refreshments, parking and badge distribution

Houston Texans – National Football League
July 2003 – Present
Guest Relations / Customer Service Representative (Seasonal Position)
• Received seven Spirit of Service Awards (to-date) for outstanding and excellent customer service
• Responsible for assisting all guests that I make contact with, by utilizing my interpersonal communication skills
• Use the Archtics system to relocate guests that require special accommodations
• Handle all guest complaints, suggestions and comments
• Work all Texans’ (home) game days, including the preseason games

Harvest Time Church
April 1999 – August 2003
Assistant Coordinator of Public Relations (Non-Paid/Community Service)
• Conducted numerous community outreach programs for the Harvest Time Community Center
• Established productive partnerships with City, State and Federal Officials
• Acted as liaison on behalf of Harvest Time Church at various community / public events and ceremonies (i.e. Mayoral Townhall Meeting; Community Park Openings, etc.)
• Secured the participation of the NFL Houston Texans and Houston Texans’ Cheerleaders for Harvest Time Community Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
• Successfully Lobbied for Harvest Time Community Center Street Re-Naming Project in the Greenspoint Area
• Organized and participated in Back-to-School Drives
• Hosted and organized a Public Speaking Workshop and a Writers’ Workshop
• Made numerous public speaking presentations and acted in commercialized skits

EDUCATION

Sam Houston State University / Huntsville, Texas
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Speech Communications
Minor: Spanish

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer; iNews, SAP, NetTime, Archtics, Genesis

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Presentations * Sponsorship Development * Editing * Proofreading * Public Speaking * Proposal Writing * Copy Writing * Excellent Interpersonal, Intercultural and Organizational Skills

Posted

2008-08-18 23:14:52

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