Kanita Shepherd

2020 Ford Gates Drive, Garner, NC 27529 Ph. 919-605-5863 E-mail: Kneat_nae25@yahoo.com

Objective

Human Resource position providing learning and growth opportunities for a recent
college graduate with excellent problem solving, leadership, organizational and
spoken / written communication skills.

Education

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

May, 20

M.S. Ed., Adult Education / Human Resource Development

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
B.S. Health Sciences /Minor in Biology

Employment

JMU Middle School Leadership Academy (Supervisor)

Coordinated group facilitation discussions and activities for lower socioeconomic

students at Lucille Brown and Thompson middle schools in Richmond, VA.
Coached and mentored students by promoting goal setting and prioritizing their
values to plan for their futures while academically empowering students through
the use of university technologies.

James Madison University Varsity Womens Basketball team

(Community Service Coordinator) (unpaid)

Aug., 201
- May, 201

Summers
2008 - 20

Utilized the ADDIE process to improve JMUs Womens Basketball teams

community service and implement new projects that promoted athletic and
educational programs for youth, stressing the benefits of physical activity and
education. Administered Community service events at the Boys and Girls Club
by implementing age appropriate activities which yielded high participation.

Vector Marketing / Cutco (Sales Representative)

June, 20

Administered program to expand the knowledge of middle school aged children

from low socio-economic backgrounds and introduced them to higher education.
Supervised academy counselors and oversaw students by monitoring their
behavior and collecting feedback about the curriculum. Resided in on-campus
housing as a resident advisor over the program.

Professor in Residence (Graduate Assistantship)

May, 20

Promoted the sale of products as an Independent Cutco distributor.

May, 2013
Aug., 2013

Skills and
Accomplishments

Technological
skills

Proven ability to train, motivate, mentor, and supervise.

Formulated and implemented a stress management program to spread the
importance of eliminating stress to college students. (Spring 2012)
Experienced in recruitment. Possess excellent communication and
organizational skills leading to successful recruitment of key basketball players.
Proven strong commitment to the team dynamics, contributing expertise and
following leadership directives. As a member of the Collegiate JMU Womens
Basketball team (2008-2013), won two CAA championships earning a bid to the
NCAA tournament twice and WNIT once.
Knowledgeable in research and editing. Conducted a reading and research
thesis for Masters of Education program which I studied and presented research
on the relationship of work-life and wellbeing as it relates to stress.

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher); Adobe (Photoshop);

Adobe Presenter; Adobe Captivate; Prezi; Lectora; Audacity audio editing;
Blackboard; Photo story, Weebly, Qualtrics, Drake Tax Software