Marian Brooksmariancbrooks@yahoo.com

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PERSONAL PROFILE

Success and integrity are parts of my career goals. I am driven, motivated, flexible and ready to be challenged in a high-pace environment.  I will push myself, both professionally and personally, to help maximize my potential. I have been in college for the last five years and now is the time for me to apply all of my knowledge in the workplace. I am confident that any business role that involves solid training and development will be supportive in strengthening my skills. I am a versatile team player and have a customer-first mindset. I will be creative, prompt, consistent and work hard daily to contribute to the future leadership of any company looking for recent business graduates.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Anticipated Graduation: January 2015 Core SubjectsUniversity of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland Global Business Strategy MSc International Management and Global Business International Human Resource ManagementGPA: 3.2/4.0 Project ManagementThesis Topic(Result-A2): The Changing Nature of Expatriation

May 2013Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA Foundation of EducationBachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor: English Public Relations PracticeGPA: 3.45/4.0 Honors Speech and English

 RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

International School of Chouiefat-Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates August 2014-PresentGrade 1 Class Teacher, Grade 2 English Teacher

Deliver the SABIS curriculum in an effective and lively manner. Cover all subjects (Math, Science, English, Writing, Phonics, Reading) in Grade 1. Instruct 8 hours of English to Grade 2 weekly on Comprehension, Reading, Spelling, and Writing. Coach basketball clinics for Grades 2-8 through the Student Life Organization Mold and help develop well-rounded students in the classroom and in their respective cultural

environments.

Sport Changes Life Foundation, Belfast, Northern Ireland August 2013-May 10, 2014American Ambassador-Victory Scholar/Youth Mentor

Developed a reading program for at-risk youth in the inner city of Limerick, Ireland. Coached the Husky 12U girl’s basketball club team and taught the fundamentals of the game. Modeled passion for sport and displayed the positive outcomes of sport involvement. Educated and instilled confidence to build young leaders within the community.

Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN June 13, 2013- June 28, 2013Teaching Fellow/Resident Hall Monitor

Mentored rising seniors in preparation for college through accelerated early college program. Practiced life coaching skills to help students focus on goals and actions needed to succeed.

Supervised and led extracurricular activities geared toward social and physical development.

Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton, VA April 2012-April 2013Nike Intern

Reported game results and statistics to Nike and other scouting services. Readied courts with basketballs, Gatorade, score sheets, and pencils. Monitored courts for cleanliness and reported injuries to athletic trainers’ immediately.

Spartan Echo Newspaper, Norfolk, VA August 2011-May 2013Sports Editor/Student Life and Co-Sports Editor

Managed assignments for a team of reporters and brainstormed article ideas for all sections. Responsible and accountable for meeting deadlines when writing and editing articles. Published over 30 total print articles and uploaded online content. Interviewed and built relationships with students, players, coaches, faculty, and staff.

Golden Message News Show, Norfolk, VA October 2011-May 2013 Sports Anchor

Wrote scripts and helped produce sports shows related to NSU. Assisted with editing footage and managed a team of six people.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Minnieland Academy, Woodbridge, VA June 2012-August 2013School Age Co-Teacher/Lead Summer Camp Coordinator

Interacted positively and professionally with parents and children. Created lesson plans and typed Parent Communication Letters to foster better parent-to-

teacher relationships. Earned “Employee of the Month” after one month of employment, promoted to Summer

Camp Coordinator and Lead Teacher in the Junior Kindergarten classroom.

Sport & Health Club May 2007-August 2009Kidz Klub Attendant/Representative

Carried out administrative duties at the front desk and in the daycare facility. Maintained a clean environment, suitable for parents and children.

HONORS/AWARDS Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society 2009-Lifetime Chi Alpha Sigma National Athlete Honor Society Charter Member/Chaplain 2011-Lifetime Named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll 2009-2013 Mass Communications and Journalism Department Honor Roll 2009-2013 Member of NSU’s Honors College 2009-2013 All-Academic Team Member/Highest GPA on team 2011-2013 Exemplary Service Award: Spartan Echo Section Editor 2012 Selected to attend NCAA Careers in Sports Forum in Indiana 2012 Excellence in Journalism Award: Sports Editor 2013 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar/2nd Team Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar- 2011-2013 Selected to be an X-Mester Teaching Fellow for Vincennes University in Indiana 2013 Selected for the WBCA “So You Want to be a Coach” conference 2013 NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient 2013 Hot 91.1/NSU Spartans Radio Color Commentator 2013

First African-American female Division I basketball player from a Historically Black College/University to be selected as a Victory Scholar, also member of first African-American female class

COMPUTER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power Point WordPress

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