James Lutes
Jlutes1(at)uoregon.edu
Education
- Lane Community College, Fall 2005 - Spring 2006
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B.S., University of Oregon, Journalism (public relations focus), expected June 2009
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B.S., University of Oregon, Economics (international development focus), expected June 2009
Distinctions
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President's List at Lane Community College Fall 2005
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Vice President's List at Lane Community College Winter 2006 - Spring 2006
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Dean's List at the University of Oregon: Fall 2006
Experience
High School Basketball Referee for the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District: December 2003 - April 2005
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Maintain a tight daily schedule of basketball games
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Manage emotional players, parents, and coaches
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Responding to accidents and injuries
Security Guard for Coast to Coast Event Service: June 2005 - September 2006
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Monitor access into restricted areas of events
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Conduct security screenings at event entrances
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Escort disorderly patrons from event premises
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Coordinate efforts between a team of security professionals
Night Manager at West Hills Food Sak: June 2007 - September 2007
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Manage all store sales
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Monitor store inventory
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Maintain a clean, organized selling environment
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Set alarms, lock all doors and close-out all registers at closing
Pavement Striper with Specialized Pavement Markings, Inc.: July 2007 - September 2007
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Lay road markings on highways, off-ramps and city streets
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Operate heavy machinery
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Work under extremely tight schedules
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Coordinate pavement marking efforts with the Oregon Department of Transportation, and teams of road flaggers
Planning Committee Member for the 2008 Communicators Conference hosted by the North Pacific District of Public Relations Society of America
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Obtain press coverage for the 2008 Communicators Conference
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Coordinate efforts with other committee members to offer assistance to attendees
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Introduce conference speakers to large audiences
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Spreadsheet, Microsoft PowerPoint, Wordpress, Technorati, Google Reader, Google Docs