Tiffany Elliott
Experience
Amazon.com
July 2015 to present
Tier 1 associate, pack
· Prepare and secure merchandise to be shipped, undamaged to the customer.
· Work with supervisors and co-workers to assure customer orders are delivered on time and in perfect condition.
Best Version Media
October 2014 to present
Content Coordinator, Lake Tapps Living magazine
· Responsible for the content of the monthly “Dear Residents” introduction and the featured resident article, word count 800-1,000 words.
· Responsible for coordinating with our various community partners, such as East Pierce Fire and Rescue, the Bonney Lake Police department, county and other community organizations to ensure content is delivered and produced by deadline.
· Work closely with publisher Karen Henry to create the best possible product for our residents, readers and advertisers.
Gulf Cost Enterprises
December 2011 to June 2014
Dining facilities attendant, Joint Base Lewis-McCord
· Maintained the main dining area for soldiers stationed at JBLM during the breakfast and lunch periods, ensuring quality service and cleanliness.
Alfy’s Pizza
November 2008 to August 2010
Counter staff/shift supervisor
· Worked with customers, co-workers and management to fulfill orders, maintained the main dining area and salad bar, and was in charge of the restaurant during the closing shift.
· Improved on a temperature tracking system for the restaurant’s main refrigeration units, which allowed me to catch a necessary repair in the largest unit.
Tacoma Community Newspaper Group
March 2008 to June 2008
Intern reporter, Tacoma Weekly
(as Tiffany Richards)
· Was assigned to cover various stories in the greater Tacoma area, two 500-700 word articles every week on average. I cultivated relationships, travelled to locations and conducted interviews to obtain the stories. I also provided photographs when necessary.
· Copyedited other journalist articles, both online and in the galley proof, and was complimented by my supervising editors for my accuracy and attention to detail.
Alfy’s Pizza
September 2005 to October 2007
Counter staff/shifter supervisor
· Worked with customers, co-workers and management to fulfill orders, maintained the main dining area and salad bar, and was in charge of the restaurant during the closing shift.
Green River Community College
January 2005 to June 2006
Student Government Correspondent, The Current student newspaper
(as Tiffany Richards)
· Responsible for launching the “The Richards Wrap-Up,” a bi-weekly column covering the ins and outs of student government. I cultivated relationships with various student government members, and also covered elections and the 522 Student Budget debates.
· Learned first-hand the process of parliamentary procedure and Robert’s Rules of Order while covering bill discussion and other student government business.
· I won two Student Programs awards for my coverage, for both the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 academic years.
Education
University of Washington Tacoma
Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences – Communications
Other Relevant Experience
Toastmasters, International
Competent Communicator Certificate
2010
Media Director
West Tapps Maintenance Co.
2014 to present
Jennifer Dunn’s 8th District Youth Advisory Council
(as Tiffany Richards)
2002-2003
Jennifer Dunn’s 8th District Mock Congress
(as Tiffany Richards)
2001-2002, 2002-2003