[Jobs] My resume

[James Pelfrey]

Good evening, I am still in job search mode.  My background is in higher 
education, but I am willing to explore other options, both in and out of the 
blindness field.  Below I have pasted my generic resume.  Please feel free 
to distribute, and critique.  Regards,  Jim and Opal

James E.  Pelfrey

      9429 Mary Glen Drive

      Apartment A

      St. Louis Missouri 63126
     Home Phone: (314) 843-0006

      Cell Phone: (573) 450-1647

      jamespelfrey at charter.net




Summary of Skills and Qualifications
  a.. Extensive Academic and Career Advising, Residential Life, Campus 
Judicial Affairs, mediation  and Administrative experience
  b.. Strong communication and client management skills
  c.. Supervisory experience
  d.. Knowledgeable of issues relating to persons with disabilities and the 
Americans with Disabilities act
  e.. Proficient in MS Word, internet and use of adaptive technology


Professional Experience
Associate 
February 2007- Present
YWCA

  a.. Conducted presentations to children


Associate 
January 2006-Present

Lutheran Blind Outreach Group

  a.. Facilitated meetings
  b.. Emcee talent shows
  c.. Arranged speakers for meetings


Housing Advocacy Coordinator 
January 2005 to June 2005

Paraquad, St. Louis, MO

  a.. Supervisor for three agency staff workers in housing department of an 
Independent Living Center
  b.. Coordinated housing advocacy efforts for the agency on behalf of 
persons with disabilities
  c.. Chaired Housing Review Board and participated in homeless community 
network


Human Resource Consultant 
September       2004to January 2005

Gibson Recovery Center, Cape Girardeau, MO

  a.. Advisor to human resource department of a social service agency
  a.. Developed protocol for conducting employment interviews
  b.. Conducted panel interviews


Coordinator of Judicial Affairs 
November 1996 to July 2003

Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO

  a.. Advised campus-wide judicial boards
  b.. Developed and implemented campus peer mediation training
  a.. Conducted disciplinary hearings for violators
  b.. Planned and executed programs with residents and Community Advisors

Education
Master of Science, Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 
Carbondale IL

Emphasis in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel

Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Bowling Green State University, Bowling 
Green, OH

Minor in Spanish

Completion of 40 hours mediation, St. Louis University Law School



Professional Affiliations
 Member: . Missouri State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind





James Pelfrey and Seeing Eye dog Opal.
 Home Phone: (314)843-0006.
Mobile Phone (573)450-1647.
 Home address, 9429 Mary Glen Drive  apartment A,    St. Louis, Mo.
63126.
  Home email,
jamespelfrey at charter.net

"America is woven of many strands, I would recognize them and let it so 
remain.... Our fate is to become one and yet many." -- Ralph Ellison