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Gerty N Cole, Bachelor of Arts (English), Bachelor of Science - Public Health Post-graduate Diploma – Public Relations Graduated Magna Cum Laude

E-mail: Gerty_nkiru_cole@yahoo.com 2008 -2009 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Program: Public Health (Health Care Administration) 2008 Spring: Dean’s List East Tennessee State University 2008 Fall: Dean’s List East Tennessee State University 2008 Fall: Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (Diversity Scholar) 2008 Fall: ETSU President Scholarship Award 2009 Spring: Outstanding Academic Achievement Award 2009 Fall: Dean’s List East Tennessee State University 2010 Spring: Academic Excellence Award 2003 - 2005 Pellissippi State Technical Community College Knoxville, TN 2003 Spring: Dean’s List Pellissippi State Technical Community College 2003 National Dean’s List 2004 – 2005 Collegiate All-American Scholar Award Winner 2007 - Fall Academic Achiever Pellissippi State Technical Community College 2005 - 2006 Tennessee Wesleyan Nursing College Knoxville, TN 1995 - 1997 Nigerian School of Journalism Lagos, Nigeria (PG. Dip. PR) 1985 - 1989 Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Nigeria (B.A. English) 1991 Speedwriting International College for Graduate Secretaries Lagos, Nigeria (Finishing School) 1984 – 1985 London International College Seven Sisters Road, (Advanced Level Diploma)
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Fall 2009: Member Golden Key International Honor society Fall 2009 Healthcare Administration Intern MSHA (Volunteer/Auxiliary Dept.). 2009 Spring Member Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society 2008 Summer Scholar Ronald McNair Program 2004 Spring: Phi Theta Kappa
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Leadership Foundation Series (MSHA Leadership Academy) Speedwriting International Lagos Nigeria Microsoft Programs Organizing skills Leadership skills
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2010 – Date: Fanciful Clothiers (Owner) 2009 **–** 2010**: Brookdale Senior Living (Wellington Place) Johnson City, TN** Lead Resident Assistance (supervisor in charge) Supervising other Resident Assistants, Memory Care Specialist, Assists Resident with Medication Administration 2006 – 2008 **Covenant Health (Parkwest Medical Center) Knoxville, TN** Student Nursing Assistant/CNA Documentation and general Nursing Assistant duties 2001 – 2006 **Home Depot Alexandria, VA and Knoxville, TN** Front end Supervisor Sales Specialist (Decorator) Had an outstanding customer service record at the Home Depot.

2000 – 2001 **HerritaVilla Childcare Services Alexandria, VA** Family Childcare Provider Trained and registered childcare provider. 1996 – 1998 **Fanciful Clothier Enterprises Lagos, Nigeria** Sales Executive and Owner Exported clothing and accessories for the international market and imported foreign clothing to African domestic market. 1993 – 1996 **Metropolitan Trust Insurance Company LTD. Lagos, Nigeria** Personal Assistant/Confidential Secretary to MD/CEO Personal Assistant to the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Marketing Duties 1991 – 1993 **FSB International Bank PLC (Private Banking Group) Lagos, Nigeria** Banking Officer/Confidential Secretary for High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) Marketing /Public relations officer for the private banking group of the bank.

1989 – 1990 **United Bank for Africa PLC (Public Relations Unit-Editorial) Lagos, Nigeria** Helped with the publication of the Bank’s in-house-journal. “The Dialogue”, prepared documents and organized Board of Director’s conferences. 1985 - 1987 **United Bank for Africa PLC (Vacation Job) Lagos, Nigeria** PR. Assistant, Performed various public relations duties 1983 – 1984 **Nigerian Television Authority (News Room – News Reporter) Benin, Nigeria** News Reporter. Gathering and editing news. Patient Ambassador MSHA (North Side Hospital) Coordinator International Students (PSTCC) Knoxville, TN. Teenage Coordinator RCCG (Alexandria, VA) Assist with Organ Donation Program Assisted victims of Hurricane Katrina (Knoxville, TN) Member Healthcare Financial Management Association Member Alpha Sigma Lambda Member Golden Key International Member ETSU Public Health Student Association Member National Student Nurses Association Member Nigerian Union of Public Relations Practitioners Member Nigerian Union of Journalists
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 * __ HOBBIES: __** Reading, learning new skills, walking, dancing, and helping peopl