Katherine E. Morton
E-mail: mortonke@jmu.edu
SUMMARY
Rising junior at James Madison University - Double-major: Computer Information Systems (CIS) and
Kinesiology with Sports Management Concentration. Three years Computing Help Desk and
Executive Administration work experience. Smart, Energetic, hard worker seeking an Information
Technology (IT) or marketing summer intern position preferably in government contracting where
clearance processing may be necessary.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Certifications: Microsoft Word and Excel
Proficient in Windows and Mac Operating Systems, Powerpoint, Outlook, FrontPage, Access,
DreamWeaver, Fireworks, Flash and various other programs.
EDUCATION
2006–present James Madison University
CIS and Kinesiology
2002-2006
Harrisonburg, VA
Dean’s List: Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007
Westfield High School, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Chantilly, VA
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
JMU Computing Help Desk
Harrisonburg, VA
2007 - Present: Tier1 Customer Support
Provide telephone and walk-in support to JMU faculty, staff, students and affiliates concerning:
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University applications
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PC & Macintosh Operating Systems
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PC & Macintosh hardware
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Internet browser and other commercial software
Washington Financial Group
Vienna, VA
2007 - Present: Administrative Assistant / Intern
Assist the Executive Administrator with office operation, restructuring the file system, organizing the
data and revising procedures. Responsible for updating report and policy summaries.
JMU Duke Club
Harrisonburg, VA
2006 - Present: Alumni Liaison Representative
Maintain relationships with alumni boosters and communicate university and athletic news. Market and
host fundraising and student athlete recognition events. Coordinate, plan and act as hostess for event
hospitality functions.
Telelink Communications
Herndon, VA
2005 - 2006: Administrative Assistant / Intern
Responsible for administrative duties, maintaining/updating customer database, informing customers
of new products and services and validating accounts receivable.
EXPERIENCE (continued)
2007-2008
Andrew Chapel, Summer Camp Counselor
Coordinated the activity and safety of 16-20 children from 9am-2pm daily.
Vienna, VA
2006 - 2007 International Country Club, Staff Member
Chantilly, VA
Managed the pool snack bar including snack inventory and food preparation. Also setup tables, served
guests and cleaned up banquets and social events.
2004 - 2005 Westfield HS Field Hockey Camp, Camp Counselor
Chantilly, VA
Coordinated field hockey athletic instruction of 6-8 youth athletes from 8am-3pm daily.
2003
Shadowland Laser Tag, Party Coordinator
Chantilly, VA
Planned and conducted children birthday parties. Responsible 10-30 children for 3 hours at a time, running
through games, serving food and beverages, tracking gifts and child pickup.
2001- 2002 Katydid, Inc., Summer Camp Counselor
Organized and oversaw 8-12 toddlers in activities and crafts from 8am-4pm daily
Oak Hill, VA
SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS
JMU College of Business Scholarship 2006
JMU Legacy Scholarship 2006
Chantilly Youth Association Girls Lacrosse Service Award & Scholarship 2006
BETA Outstanding Business Student Award & Scholarship 2006
Ourisman Toyota Chantilly FBLA Award & Scholarship 2006
Fairfax County Marketing Advisory Board Award & Scholarship 2006
Westfield Athletic Booster Club Award & Scholarship 2006
Varsity Lacrosse MVP 2006
Desktop Multimedia & Publishing Award 2005
Advanced Japanese 11 Award 2005
Field Hockey Concorde District Team 2005
Lacrosse Bulldog Award for Midfield 2005
Mid-Atlantic National Lacrosse Team 2004 & 2005 & 2006
Lacrosse Concorde District Team 2004 & 2005 & 2006
Computer Applications Award 2003
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITES
James Madison CHOICES Volunteer & Team Lead 2007-2008
James Madison Club Lacrosse 2006-Present
James Madison Student Duke Club 2006-Present
Westfield HS Field Hockey 2002-2005,
Captain 2005
Westfield HS Basketball 2002-2003
Westfield HS Lacrosse 2003-2006, Captain 2006
Westfield HS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 2002-2006,
Secretary 2004- 2006
Westfield HS Japanese Culture Club 2002-2006,
President 2004-2006
Westfield HS DECA, An Association of Marketing Students 2004-2006
Japanese Honor Society 2003-2006,
President 2005-2006
National Honor Society 2004-2006
Business Honor Society 2004-2006
Marketing Honor Society 2006