Amy Berry

Davenport, IA | Ut15berryamy@gmail.com | (309) 752-3011

Profile

Dependable and self-motivated individual with 8 years of experience working in a customer service-oriented environment. Educated and familiar with the challenges and standards of writing and communicating in a professional setting. Looking for a company that is willing to present the possibility of long-term career advancement opportunities.

 

Education

BA in Journalism and Mass Communication • May 2020 • University of Iowa

Course highlights: Multimedia Storytelling, Advanced Strategic Communication, Media Uses and Effects, Media Ethics and Diversity, Writing Fundamentals, Photo Storytelling, Music Journalism

Certifications

Certificate in Writing • May 2020 • University of Iowa

Course highlights: The Art and Craft of Writing for New Media, The Art of Revision: Revising for Clarity, Persuasive Stories, The Sentence: Strategies for Writing

How I Work

Intrinsically motivated

Careful and contemplative decision making

Values other perspectives and open to criticism

Principles

Not afraid of transparency when times are tough

Asking for help ensures the best possible result.

Be kind and understanding not only to others but to yourself as well

Experience

Online Personal Shopper • Hy-Vee • July 2020 to present

  • Accurately selects groceries ordered online by customers

  • Selects highest quality produce, meat, and other fresh products

  • Selects, scans, and bags items from all temperature zones

Student Cashier • University of Iowa – Parking and Transportation • September 2018 to March 2020

  • Tendering cash and credit transactions for daily parking at various facilities on campus

  • Working various special events including football and basketball games

  • Providing assistance to parking patrons pertaining to hospital parking and general campus information

Student Dining Employee • University of Iowa – Housing and Dining • August 2017 to May 2018

  • Prepare hot and cold food including cooking and cutting

  • Cashiering and cash handling

Cashier/Courtesy Clerk • Jewel-Osco • April 2013 to September 2018

  • Scanning and bagging items while taking payment in forms of cash, card, or check

  • Lead associate in maintenance of seasonal outdoor garden center

  • Answering phone calls and training new employees.