Candice R Szeliga crszeliga@Gmail.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Education and Training professional knowledgeable in presenting ideas to a diverse audience utilizing multiple methods of instruction assisted by the latest technology in order to develop and achieve goals, promote collaborative group ideas, drive program participation and providing creative solutions in collaborative groups and committees to obtain objectives through enhanced operations. With expertise within the following areas:

Social Media Platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, facebook, & YouTube) Adobe Products (Photoshop, PageMaker) Internet (Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome) Creative Writing Skills

Online Analytic Tools Microsoft Office Suite Applications Training groups of 10 -40 with ratings of Excellent

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

CAROLINA IT PROFESSIONALS GROUP Sponsorship Chairperson Responsible for locating, attracting and retaining sponsors for committed to the advancement of information technology and to provide education, support, and knowledge relative to the needs, concerns, and issues of information technology professionals in today's rapidly changing technology environment. CONSTRUCTIVE CONNECTIONS USA, Charlotte, NC 2010-Present Social Media Strategist Provide guidance and practical solutions to increase marketability and profitability utilizing social media platforms to engage and attract new clients. Plan, design, develop, execute, and evaluate social media content to meet needs of established clients and track metrics to enhance and improve responsiveness to audience. Developed social media plans and execution with great return in customer retention and gain Launched local non-profit, Hounds4Heroes Twitter campaign, increased exposure from 12 followers to 110 PRONET CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, NC 2010-Present Instructor/ Job Team Facilitator Created, developed, and currently instruct one of the CORE courses with instructor generated PowerPoint presentation and handouts for transitional job seekers in the effective use of Twitter in the Job Search with multiple courses for greatest level of comprehension. Assist weekly job team members through proactive and positive feedback to individuals in job transition in a timely manner to develop the team to ensure they consistently deliver the needed performance to obtain gainful employment. Knowledge of content and delivery of material produce consistent feedback rating of Excellent Created positive and enthusiastic environment to help participants gain skill set in a professional setting Department of Commerce, Charlotte, NC Census Enumerator 2010

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Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws. Educated public on the purpose of the census interview, answered residents' questions, elicited information following a script, and recorded census data on forms. Traveled throughout assigned territory to complete assignment daily without direct supervision. Adecco Employment Agency, Verizon Wireless Communications, Concord, NC 2009 2010 Customer Service Representative Customer service representative at a local Verizon Wireless corporate store assisting the sales and technical team provide exemplary customer service to clients. EE Waddell High School, Charlotte, NC 2006 to 2009 Social Studies Teacher Responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that would result in an average of 72% of the students achieving academic success in an inclusion classroom. Inclusion Committee, General Education Specialist Sponsor, Community Service Club ESL Accommodation and Modification Compliance Committee School Representative, KIDS Voting

Charlotte Middle School, Charlotte, NC 2005 to 2006 Science /Social Studies Teacher Responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in 100%of the students achieving academic success. Redesigned the format and dispersion method of Detention List for colleagues for official compliance with behavioral modification for Federal No Child Left Behind regulations Marion Abramson High School, New Orleans, Louisiana Social Studies Teacher Responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that resulted in an average of 68% of students achieving academic success in accordance with Louisiana State course expectations. Sponsor of Anchorette Pep Squad Committee Member, Business Partnership Development Team Successfully acquired 10 local business partners for internships for students 2003- 2005

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Hounds4Heroes, volunteer assisting the Executive director to raise awareness of organization in civilian and military society to save two lives a Veteran and a furry companion.

The True Vine Ministries, feeding the homeless every Wednesday in downtown Charlotte

Candice Szeliga 980-428-6369 c_szeliga@hotmail.com Fighting Cancer.org, packaging gift items for individuals who are experiencing chemotherapy for the first time to raise morale throughout courageous fight.

Fellows Academy Charter School Development Team, Public Relations Specialist, alerting the public to the ongoing process of developing a charter school after Hurricane Katrina through press releases.

Presidents Blue Ribbon Committee, Committee Member, offered suggestions to President of College to help further public awareness of campus events and philanthropic activities.

Technology and Research Committee, Committee Member, researching new computer systems for streamlining registration process for students.

The Record (Buffalo State College), Columnist and Business Manager, handled financial transactions for weekly distributed newspaper on campus. Wrote the weekly horoscope and Greek week columns.

EDUCATION

SUNY College at Buffalo, Bachelor of Science. Social Studies, Buffalo, NY

2003

Loyola University, Masters Course, New Orleans, Louisiana

2004